Former Logica operation in the UK will now go to market as CGI
CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), a leading provider of information technology and business process services, today launched its updated brand for its UK operation following its acquisition of Logica.The coming together of CGI and Logica under the single CGI brand has created a new global information technology and business process services champion with 71,000 professionals in 40 countries.
In the UK CGI has approximately 6000 members, bringing together deep experience and capability in information technology and business process services across the public and private sector.
Tim Gregory, President of CGI in the UK, explains, “CGI has built an enduring business founded on superior service to clients. Our aspiration is very simple: to be the best at what we do and help our clients to succeed. We differentiate ourselves by our way of working — approachable, flexible and easy to do business with.
“The merged business brings together the best of both organisations. CGI’s financial strength and stringent focus on its business model offer a strong platform to make a real difference in the UK market. These attributes combined with Logica’s innovative spirit and technical heritage build a significantly stronger organisation designed to meet our client’s needs. This is a win-win for our clients, the market and our people.”
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. With approximately 71,000 members located in offices and global delivery centers in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, CGI offers 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. Further to the recent acquisition of Logica, CGI’s annualized revenue is in excess of C$10 billion, with an estimated order backlog of approximately C$18.3 billion; its shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the FTSE4Good Index. Website: www.cgi.com.
For more information:
Investors
Lorne Gorber
Senior Vice-President, Global Communications and
Investor Relations
lorne.gorber@cgi.com
514-841-3355
Media
Jenny Thorpe
Head of UK PR
Tel: 44 (0)7771 815428
Jenny.thorpe@cgi.com
