FAIRFAX,
Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal
Inc. (CGI), the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc.
(NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), today announced the award of a five-year
contract from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) to develop and
maintain data integration hardware, systems, and software across
the command's Global Data Integration (GDI) environment. Through
advanced data usage and integration capabilities, CGI will enable
USSTRATCOM to deliver more safe, secure, and effective
operations.
"Data is essential and integral to USSTRATCOM's mission," said
Stephanie Mango, President, CGI
Federal. "We are proud of this opportunity to collaborate with
USSTRATCOM in strengthening the nation's most sophisticated and
critical defense capabilities and supporting the Department of
Defense's IT strategy."
CGI's work will be performed at Offutt Air Force Base in
Nebraska. CGI teams will deploy a
wide range of data fusion and transformation solutions to
strengthen and extend USSTRATCOM's operations, scope, capabilities,
and resilience. A key component of the U.S. Joint All-Domain
Command and Control initiative, USSTRATCOM GDI's framework enables
the integration of multiple domains to deliver global situational
awareness and decision-making capabilities.
"USSTRATCOM's vital defense mission demands innovative, proven
solutions and an approach that views data as a strategic enabler,"
said Horace Blackman, CGI Senior
Vice-President, Defense, Intelligence and Space Business Unit Lead.
"CGI is committed to ensuring that our clients are equipped with
the technology they need to deliver on their critical national
security missions."
Within the defense and intelligence sector, CGI delivers secure,
large-scale programs that strengthen and advance clients' critical
operations and missions. As a partner of hundreds of governments in
Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, CGI brings global insights to
transform citizen experiences while maximizing performance and
reducing costs.
About CGI Federal Inc.
CGI Federal Inc. (CGI), a
wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to
partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense,
civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in 1976,
CGI Inc. is among the largest IT and business consulting services
firms in the world. With 91,500 consultants and other professionals
across the globe, CGI Inc. 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 Inc. works with clients
through a local relationship model complemented by a global
delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their
organizations and accelerate results. With Fiscal 2023 reported
revenue of C$14.30 billion, CGI Inc.
shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn
more at cgi.com.
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