CGI - Business Solutions Through Information Technology

www.cgi.com Acquired Spend Mgt ASP SilverOakSolutions. Outsourcers acquiring growing ASPs is common.

Founded in 1976, CGI is a world-class leader in information technology (IT) and business process services with the expertise and capabilities to serve the needs of businesses and governments of all sizes. CGI and its affiliated companies employ close to 25,000 professionals and have over 100 offices serving clients in 19 countries. CGI provides end-to-end services through our flexible and cost efficient delivery model that combines on-site and off-site operations. Rooted in quality processes and frameworks, our goal is to fully satisfy client objectives, serving as an accountable, flexible and objective partner.

Services and capabilities

From providing consulting and systems integration services to managing IT and business functions on behalf of our clients, CGI provides an all-encompassing offering that includes the planning, design, development, implementation and management of highly effective business and IT environments. Our global delivery capabilities include onsite, home-shore, near-shore and off-shore options, giving our clients the flexibility to choose the model that best meets their needs.

Through our vertical expertise in financial services, government and healthcare, telecommunications and utilities, manufacturing, distribution and retail, we provide clients with a partner that is not only expert in IT, but expert in their industries. This combination of business knowledge and technology expertise allows us to help our clients adapt as their industries change.

Managed services components

* Technology management - We have full IT infrastructure management capabilities, allowing clients to delegate entire or partial responsibility for their IT functions.
* Application management - We provide day-to-day maintenance and improvement for clients' business applications, helping reduce costs and ensure faster delivery of new initiatives.
* Systems integration and consulting - We customize and integrate leading technologies and software applications to create IT systems that meet clients' strategic needs.
* Business process services - We manage back-office business processes and transactions on behalf of our clients, allowing them to concentrate on their core business, strengthen their competitiveness and improve their bottom line.