MONTRÉAL, Sept. 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - GE (NYSE: GE),
one of the leading providers of digital energy solutions, and CGI
(NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), a global information technology and
business consulting services company, announced the signing of an
alliance agreement to pursue joint development and implementation
opportunities for electric grid software in North America. This unique partnership bridges
information technology and operational technology (OT) in the
utility industry. GE and CGI will focus on real-time grid
operations and controls, critical infrastructure and
cybersecurity.
Grid control is becoming an increasing priority among operators
in response to evolving energy needs, including increased renewable
generation. As a result, utilities around the world are seeking to
modernize, integrate and secure their grid control systems.
Modernizing these systems requires advanced technologies, and
with greater connectivity comes increased cybersecurity risk.
Operators must analyze potential risks, monitor for threats in real
time, implement defenses and ensure continuity of operations.
GE and CGI are combining efforts to form a unique partnership to
meet changing needs. GE's portfolio of digital technologies helps
the industry safely manage, analyze and improve all aspects of
transmission and distribution. Its solutions, including WAMS, EMS,
ADMS, GIS and DERM, use advanced analytics, machine learning and
artificial intelligence technologies.
CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting
services firms in the world. In addition to decades of experience
in supporting IT and OT systems for utilities, CGI offers
end-to-end IT and systems integration services complemented with
cybersecurity and agile capabilities.
"The energy grid of the future will demand an integrated, secure
and agile system," said Jim Walsh,
CEO of GE Grid Software Solutions. "CGI's experience with utility
business processes combined with our proven digital energy
portfolio will provide exceptional customer outcomes and help do so
in the most cost-efficient way."
"We are excited to combine the best of GE and CGI to help
utilities manage complex grids through advanced digital solutions,"
said Mark Boyajian President, Canada
Operations at CGI. "CGI's local delivery centers will provide GE
with access to utility experts and best practices in the agile
development and integration of grid operation solutions. In
addition, our cybersecurity capabilities will help address the
increasing threats utilities face as they pursue their
digitalization journeys."
About GE
GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by
tackling its biggest challenges: energy, health, transportation—the
essentials of modern life. By combining world-class engineering
with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more
efficiently, reliably, and safely. For more than 125 years, GE has
invented the future of industry, and today it leads new paradigms
in additive manufacturing, materials science, and data analytics.
GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the
highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE's mission and deliver
for our customers. www.ge.com
About GE Power
GE Power is a world energy leader
providing equipment, solutions and services across the energy value
chain from generation to consumption. Operating in more than 180
countries, our technology produces a third of the world's
electricity, equips 90 percent of power transmission utilities
worldwide, and our software manages more than forty percent of the
world's energy. Through relentless innovation and continuous
partnership with our customers, we are developing the energy
technologies of the future and improving the power networks we
depend on today. For more information please visit
www.ge.com/power, and follow GE Power on Twitter and on
LinkedIn.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the
largest independent IT and business consulting
services firms in the world.
With 74,000 professionals across the globe, CGI delivers
an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from IT and business
consulting to systems integration, outsourcing services
and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients
through a local relationship model complemented by a global
delivery network that helps clients digitally transform
their organizations and accelerate results. With annual
revenue of C$10.8 billion, CGI
shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE
(GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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SOURCE CGI Group Inc.