CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), a global leader in information technology (IT) and business process services is pleased to announce that it has been ranked 12th by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) on its annual "Global Outsourcing 100" list . <br><br>
Four key criteria were used to calculate these rankings, including size and growth, customer experience, depth and breadth of competencies, and management capabilities. These results were then ranked by an independent panel of judges. CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), a global leader in information technology (IT) and business process services is pleased to announce that it has been ranked 12th by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) on its annual "Global Outsourcing 100" list .
Four key criteria were used to calculate these rankings, including size and growth, customer experience, depth and breadth of competencies, and management capabilities. These results were then ranked by an independent panel of judges.
"CGI is pleased to once again be included in the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100," said Michael E. Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer of CGI. "The information technology landscape is constantly changing and has become increasingly competitive. Our ranking in comparison to our global peers is further proof that not only are we able to compete in this environment, we are able to thrive in it."
IAOP also ranked CGI as a leading provider of services to the banking, insurance, government, information and communication technology management, as well as human resource management sectors.
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) developed "The Global Outsourcing 100" and its sub-lists as essential reference guides for companies. The lists include companies from around the world providing the full spectrum of outsourcing services. These include IT and BPS, as well as facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing, and logistics.
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. IAOP's global membership encompasses almost 600 organizations from around the world representing almost every industry segment and functional activity. In total, more than 40,000 individuals working in the field of outsourcing are members or subscribers. For more information, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org .
About The Global Outsourcing 100
The Global Outsourcing 100, produced annually by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), is devoted to featuring the best of today's leading outsourcing service providers and tomorrow's rising stars. Along with its publication by IAOP, the list will appear in the special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the April 30, 2007 FORTUNE 500 issue of FORTUNE® magazine. Companies must demonstrate excellence in categories such as size and growth, customer experience, depth and breadth of competencies, and management capabilities. Because of the rigorous application and judging process employed, The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 25,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands at $3.8 billion (US$3.3 billion) and at March 31st, 2007, CGI's order backlog was $12.3 billion (US$10.8 billion). CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: www.cgi.com.
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