CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), a leading provider of information technology and business process services, announced today that the City of Springfield, Illinois has selected its web-based, AMS Advantage® 3 enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to modernize its finance, procurement, human resources, and performance budgeting systems. The five (5) year contract is valued at US$7.5 million and continues a 25+ year relationship between the City and CGI.
To better meet the needs of its citizens while improving government efficiency, the City of Springfield selected the CGI’s AMS Advantage ERP solution to address the complex operating requirements of both the City and its utility division, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP). In addition to delivering its financial, procurement, human resources, payroll, applicant tracking and performance budgeting systems to the City, CGI will install its new work order process system, using IBM’s Maximo product, to address the City’s complex utility operations.
“CGI’s proven track record as a “built-for-government” solution in the market confirmed our decision to continue our successful partnership with them,” said Gayla Garner, City of Springfield. “CGI’s AMS Advantage solution met 96% of our requirements out of the box and was our first choice”.
”CGI is in the business of satisfying clients, and this award is an affirmation of the quality of work we have provided to the City of Springfield throughout our long-term relationship,” said John Roggemann, Vice-President, CGI. “Our AMS Advantage solution delivers complete ERP capabilities in a single, integrated package. This award validates that CGI provides the right combination of software, services and expertise. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Springfield team.”
From cities, counties, states, schools and universities, CGI’s AMS Advantage ERP solution works for government at all levels and has helped over 190 public sector clients better serve 90+ million citizens. Designed specifically for government, the solution incorporates CGI’s 30 years of expertise and experience in the public sector market. AMS Advantage helps governments achieve the highest level of accountability while enhancing services to their constituents, through integrated functionality, workflow and configurable processes. The result is a significant improvement in operational efficiency, reliability and overall performance.
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 26,500 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 $3.7 billion and at December 31st, 2007, CGI's order backlog was $12.04 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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