CGI powers up to deliver IT outsourcing services to TransGrid

CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), a leading IT and business services provider, announced today that it has signed a 3-year managed services contract with TransGrid.

TransGrid is the owner, operator and manager of the high-voltage electricity transmission system in New South Wales. Electricity is generated at power stations then transmitted by TransGrid's networks through more 12,800 kilometres of high voltage transmission lines and underground cables, along with 91 substations and switchyards.

TransGrid Managing Director, Peter McIntyre said that TransGrid was seeking a reliable and innovative IT partner.

"We needed an organisation which was prepared to work collaboratively with us to deliver flexible services in a cost-effective manner. We believe that CGI is the ideal partner and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship," Mr McIntyre said.

CGI will manage TransGrid's IT infrastructure from end-to-end, via a 3-year managed services agreement. This will include Account Management, Service Centre, End-User Computing, Centralised Computing, Desktop Virtualisation Infrastructure, Security Management, Project Delivery, GIS Applications Support, Applications and Software-as-a-Service Support and Transition services.

"CGI is committed to delivering tangible business benefits to TransGrid," explained Colin Holgate, President, CGI, Asia Pacific. "We can bring specialist resources and technical innovation to their IT operations, whilst helping to control costs. Their end-users will have a better experience and TransGrid can focus on their core business."

He adds, "We deliver high quality, low-risk solutions for our customers that work for their business. I'm proud of our Energy & Utilities sector domain knowledge and the skills that our 69,000 members across the globe bring to bear for our local clients."

About TransGrid

TransGrid develops its electricity transmission network in NSW in response to growth in demand for electricity, to connect new sources of generation to the network (includingrenewable generation such as wind farms) and in conjunction with the ongoing replacement of assets at the end of their service lives. It owns and manages one of the largest high-voltage transmission networks in Australia, almost 12,800 kilometres of transmission line, connecting generators distributors and major end-users in NSW and the ACT and has links to Queensland and Victoria, facilitating interstate energy trading. TransGrid has a legislated obligation and stated aim to provide a safe, reliable and world-class electricity supply. Its operations are also closely regulated to ensure power system security and economic efficiency.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. Approximately 69,000 professionals serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of services including high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance, infrastructure management as well as a wide range of proprietary solutions. With annualised revenue in excess of C$10 billion and an order backlog exceeding C$18 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Website: www.cgi.com.

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