MONTRÉAL, Nov. 4, 2020
/PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) announced that it has
been selected by VIA Rail Canada to help the national passenger
rail service continue its journey of improvements in customer
experience. CGI will assist in implementing an innovative
reservation system as a first step toward helping the company
create an integrated travel experience that will assist passengers
at every step of their travel journey.
"CGI is a long-term, committed partner VIA Rail Canada can rely
on to meet project objectives, quality standards and schedules,"
said Guy Vigeant, President of CGI's
Canadian operations. "We look forward to helping implement the
latest digital and cloud technologies to support VIA Rail Canada in
creating a superior passenger experience that drives business
growth and strengthens the company's competitive position now and
into the future."
CGI was chosen because of the advanced reservation solution it
proposed. CGI also offers VIA Rail Canada extensive large-scale
systems development experience, along with broad expertise in
digital and cloud technologies. In addition, through CGI, VIA Rail
Canada has access to a large pool of local talent, supported by a
global network of professionals.
With approximately 3,250 transport and logistics experts across
the globe, CGI partners with more than 200 clients across the
aviation, rail, maritime, road and regional and logistics sectors.
CGI delivers innovative digital business solutions that improve
energy and process efficiencies, optimize the passenger experience,
enhance cybersecurity, increase regulatory compliance etc.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among
the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms
in the world. With 77,500 consultants and other professionals
across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of
capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems
integration, managed IT and business process 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 2019 reported revenue
of C$12.1 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.