CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) announced today that it has been
ranked as one of the “Top Business Process Outsourcing Providers” by the
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).
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 a distinguished panel of
independent judges.
“Being selected to the Top BPO Providers list for
2006 is a tremendous achievement that speaks to CGI’s position as one of the
industry’s most valuable partners” said Michael F. Corbett, Executive Director
of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals. “As the global
standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession, IAOP
is pleased to recognize CGI with this prestigious award.”
“Over the
years the outsourcing market has grown increasingly competitive, and being
ranked as a top BPO provider clearly shows that CGI is one of the leading
players in the BPO space,” added Michael Denham, President, Business Process
Services (BPS) for CGI. “CGI has proven its ability to successfully execute its
clients’ needs, and serve them on the global stage while improving
administrative and operating costs.”
CGI’s BPS offerings combine deep
industry expertise, strong process execution, and technology capabilities and
scale with a distinct partnership model that adapts to CGI’s clients’ unique
business environment. CGI carefully conforms to its clients needs while
leveraging the efficiencies and savings that come from CGI’s balanced blend of
global delivery options. CGI provides leading solutions for clients in the
Government, Insurance, and Banking sectors, complimented by horizontal solutions
such as Human Resources and Payroll Services, Finance and Accounting, and
Document Management Services.
Earlier this year CGI was also ranked 8th
in the IAOP “Global Outsourcing 100”.
The International Association of
Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) developed the “Global Outsourcing 100” and its
sub-lists as an 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 more than 300 organizations
from around the world representing almost every industry segment and functional
activity. In total, nearly 40,000 individuals working in the field of
outsourcing are members or users of the association’s services. IAOP also
publishes the definitive ranking of outsourcing firms; The Global Outsourcing
100. For more information, please visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org .
About
CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent
information technology (IT) and business process services firms in the world.
CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 24,500 professionals. CGI
provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from
offices in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific as well as from centers of
excellence in Canada and the U.S., Europe and India. CGI's annualized revenue
run rate is currently $3.5 billion (US$3.1 billion) and at June 30, 2006, CGI's
order backlog was $13.3 billion (US$11.9 billion). CGI's 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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For more
information:
Investors
Lorne Gorber
Vice-President,
Corporate Communications and
Investor Relations
lorne.gorber@cgi.com
(514) 841-3355
Media
Philippe
Beauregard
Director, Public Affairs
philippe.beauregard@cgi.com
(514)
841-3218
