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Aaron Mathes
Aaron Mathes

How investing in local IT talent can change a community: the power of an onshore approach

2018-01-30 CGI has seen this first hand as we’ve created more than 1,600 of our 12,000 jobs in the U.S. (and 77,000 globally) by establishing full-service IT delivery centers in small-towns and communities not traditionally associated with tech sector growth.

Aaron Mathes
Aaron Mathes

Industry’s vital role in building strong workforces and communities

2017-10-18 Building economically strong and vibrant communities is a complex task that requires both civic and corporate leaders to join forces, with each serving as bridge builders for growth and opportunity.

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Jeffrey S. Smith

Know your community: Critical components of a digital strategy roadmap

2017-04-25 As communities across the U.S. continue to embrace the concept of incorporating “smart” initiatives, many have hired experts to fill new positions like Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Digital Officers or even Smart Cities Officers. These individuals are responsible for developing...

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Jeffrey S. Smith

What is smart? Some communities are finding out.

2017-03-22 While there is a treasure trove of digital technology that can be infused into government services, doing too much too soon often leads to disappointment, sometimes with costly consequences.

CGI’s Cybersecurity Practice
CGI’s Cybersecurity Practice

Security challenges of unmanaged innovation in future cities and regions

2016-02-17 This blog post discusses how unfettered access to cloud applications for local government innovation initiatives could also give rise to shadow IT that increases complexity, costs and security risks.

government practice
CGI's Government Practice

IT modernization that pays for itself, and more

2015-06-09 Public sector organizations face continued challenges in funding new IT initiatives. Without the necessary funds to begin or sustain these projects, many organizations will continue to be constrained by the limits of their outdated systems in their efforts to improve...