CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, today announces an extension to its partnership with National Highways to support the delivery of its Data Architecture and Engineering programme.
National Highways manages a vast and complex digital ecosystem, with data sourced from roadside sensors, CCTV and smart motorway systems. The data assets collated by National Highways are valued at more than £60 billion and hold immense potential to improve journeys, reduce disruption and support critical services such as freight and emergency response.
Over the next five years, CGI will work with National Highways to strengthen the organisation’s data foundations and deliver more efficient, user-focused services. This includes sharing real-time information on road closures and incidents via popular navigation platforms such as Google Maps and Waze, helping drivers plan their journeys and supporting more efficient freight movement, including time-critical deliveries like fresh produce.
As part of this contract, CGI will also continue to enhance the National Highways’ digital platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of front-line teams, stakeholders and road users.
“Our data is one of our most valuable assets and plays a crucial role in how we operate and improve the network,” said Adam Locker, Head of Data Architecture & Engineering at National Highways. “This next phase will help us use our operational data in a more meaningful and timely way, supporting better decision-making and helping us share useful information with drivers. Ultimately, we want to make journeys easier and ensure our network continues to meet the needs of road users.”
“Throughout England, more than four million journeys across 4,500 miles of motorways and major roads take place every day,” said Kevin O’Neill, Senior Vice-President and Business Unit Leader at CGI. “With CGI helping to combine and improve access to disparate data sources, National Highways can significantly enhance the road experience, minimising disruption across the entire network and modernising a vital part of our transport ecosystem. We’re incredibly proud to be supporting this project and enabling the future of our roads.”
ENDS
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
About National Highways
National Highways is the government company which plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains England’s motorways and major A roads, known as the strategic road network (SRN).
For more information:
Ramiya Sivakumaran
VP Corporate Services, Marketing & Communications, UK
ramiya.sivakumaran@cgi.com
