Our delivery approach
Providing the best mix of local and global delivery
At CGI, we believe our clients should have a say in where their IT and business process services are delivered. We've developed a unique approach that puts their needs first. Our client-proximity business model and global delivery options provide clients with
- A strong local presence. With 125+ offices worldwide, CGI adheres to the fundamental belief that a highly responsive local presence is critical to client success.
- Best-fit global delivery value. With 16 delivery centers strategically located in onshore, nearshore and offshore locations, CGI provides the best mix of local and global delivery sourcing.
Our footprint

Combined with this unique delivery approach is a sound project management methodology that infuses quality within every aspect of CGI's operations. Every CGI process, operation and relationship is managed through CGI's ISO 9001-certified operations and our delivery centers maintain and strive for the latest industry-leading certifications. Following a rigorous IT governance process and outcome-based outsourcing approach, CGI provides the needed formula to drive value within managed services engagements.
The bottom line: We have the global delivery presence that allows clients to choose the combination of local, onshore, nearshore and offshore delivery that gives them access to the best skills at the best value.
Also see
- Quebec global delivery center: Video that features CGI’s Quebec center that combines a strong local presence with global capabilities (view the video)
- U.S. onshore delivery: CGI Centers of Excellence in rural U.S. communities produce quality IT services and jobs
- Former Alabama Governor Bob Riley, local dignitaries and CGI executives open CGI's center of excellence in Troy (view the video)
- President Barack Obama commends CGI on creating jobs through its diversified delivery approach (view the video)
- Premier of Quebec Jean Charest and CGI executives open CGI's center of excellence in Sherbrooke
- Former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine visits CGI's Southwest Virginia center of excellence and commends CGI on its homeshore approach (view the video)
- “Onshore or Offshore" - Anand Ramesh of the Everest Research Institute and Warren White of CGI discuss IT governance in outsourcing and why organizations should take a broader delivery view when evaluating outsourcing strategies (originally published in the Q4 2008 edition of Business Trends Quarterly)
Select media announcements
- September 25, 2009 - CGI expands global delivery network with new Center of Excellence in Troy, Alabama
- March 18, 2009 - CGI selected by global investment bank to establish capital markets information technology center






