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STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) has been awarded a 10 year contract by
trafikförvaltningen, the Public Transport Administration, in
Stockholm, to provide an
end-to-end IT management solution. The contract value is
approximately 900 MSEK (127 MCAD) and involves a wide range of
services including communications and IT management, consultancy
services, end-user computing and cyber security services.
Trafikförvaltningen, part of Region Stockholm, is tasked with
providing safe and reliable public transport for over 800,000
passengers in Stockholm County daily. The various means of
transport, including buses, metro, commuter trains, local rail
services, cars and boats, are coordinated in a rapidly growing
transport network keeping up with the region's fast expansion.
"The reliability and capacity of our IT infrastructure and
services are essential in making it possible to manage the commuter
services in the Stockholm County, with its distributed geography
and number of different transportation modes ranging from ferries,
buses, light rail, trams and more. This is a highly critical
service for the society as many citizens depend on it every day. In
our procurement process, we have focused on further reinforcing our
capacity and security," says Krister Dackland, IT director at
trafikförvaltningen.
The agreement includes communications and IT management,
proactive end-point management, consulting services, and innovation
support for developing new services. The contract also includes
cyber security services, such as access and identity
management.
CGI is the leading IT services provider in Sweden with local presence in over 30
locations. With a long history of creating secure and reliable
managed IT services solutions, while also deploying practical
innovations leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial
Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and blockchain technology,
CGI is a preferred IT services partner for many public sector
organisations in Sweden.
CGI's best-fit delivery approach leverages a client proximity
model that provides local resources to deliver the understanding,
accountability and responsiveness required for success.
"With our proven IT management and infrastructure services,
strong governance model, and ability to provide practical
innovation, we will build a strong partnership with
trafikförvaltningen to create an optimal end-to-end service. In
combination with our established managed IT services and continuous
service improvements, a dedicated client team will work to develop
new innovations to continuously improve the service experience,
supporting the Public Transport Administration in their journey to
develop the future public transport infrastructure", says Pär Fors,
President, CGI Scandinavia.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest
independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
With approximately 77,000 consultants and 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 Fiscal 2018 reported
revenue of C$11.5 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 Inc.