New center of excellence expands CGI's global
delivery network of services
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 9, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A)
(NYSE: GIB) is pleased to announce that it will open a center of
excellence in the city of Drummondville, within the Centre-du-Québec
region, before the end of the year. CGI is planning to create
approximately 300 high-tech jobs over the next five years
within the center, which will specialize in digital transformation
and innovation and primarily target the finance, retail and
manufacturing sectors. Through the new center, CGI's clients will
realize the benefits of cutting-edge expertise and next-generation
technological solutions to step up their shift to digital and adapt
to emerging trends.
"We are extremely proud to welcome CGI to Drummondville," said Alexandre Cusson, Mayor of Drummondville and President of the
Drummondville Economic Development Corp. "CGI's decision to set up
operations in our new-economy industrial park will have a major
impact on the development of the regional economy and the creation
of specialized jobs in information technology."
"The new center will strengthen our unique client commitment by
offering superior quality while at the same time ensuring a strong
local presence for our Quebec
clients," said CGI Senior Vice-President Michael Godin. "We are proud to contribute
actively to the economic growth of Quebec's regions and communities by creating
specialized jobs that foster the development of local
expertise."
CGI's new center in Drummondville is part of a worldwide network
of centers of excellence that focus on key markets and
technologies. Through each of these centers, CGI works closely with
clients and partners to design leading-edge solutions and services
that support our clients' digital transformation, performance,
results and growth. The new Drummondville center of excellence is CGI's
seventh in Quebec, in addition to
centers in Saguenay, Sherbrooke,
Quebec City, Shawinigan, Montréal and Gatineau. Within the province, CGI has a
network of 7,500 professionals.
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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