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Latest modernization initiative will enhance
security, improve transparency
and prepare city for future tech advancements
AUSTIN,
Texas, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX:
GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business
consulting services firms in the world, today announced the
award of a contract with the City of
Austin, Texas, for an upgrade of the city's enterprise
resource planning (ERP) systems to the latest version of CGI
Advantage®, a cloud-based, built-for-government solution
that integrates financial, vendor self-service, and procurement in
a modern, unified platform.
Continuing a long-term partnership with the city, CGI will
introduce new features, including grants lifecycle management and
other business processes that enable greater efficiency and cost
savings for Austin's municipal
government.
"CGI continues to serve as a valued partner in the ongoing
digital transformation of our critical business systems," said
City of Austin Deputy Chief
Financial Officer Diana Thomas. "We
look forward to this new phase of technology development that will
advance our goals for efficiency and transparency, enhance
services, and safeguard resources for the people of Austin."
CGI Advantage is a transformational ERP system built on a
software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enhances the user
experience, automates budget processes, and provides
ease-of-customization and flexibility for the adoption of new
technologies. Featuring a secure design and app-friendly
environment, CGI Advantage has proven critical for local
governments managing dynamic public sector technologies. CGI
Advantage has been deployed more than 500 times by public sector
organizations to meet evolving citizens expectations, reduce
cybersecurity risks and streamline financial and HR business
processes.
"With local teams in the Austin
area, we are deeply invested in the success of this vital city
initiative," said Wes Carberry,
Vice-President, Consulting Services of CGI's U.S. Texas operations. "We continue to bring
technology to the City of Austin
that is driven by collaboration, flexibility and a mission-focused
commitment," said Surabhi
Subramanyam, CGI Senior Vice-President, State and Local
Solutions. "With CGI Advantage, Austin remains at the forefront of government
innovation with solutions that modernize city systems while
delivering next-level citizen services."
About CGI Advantage
CGI Advantage is a unified ERP
platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and
built-for-government solutions. This secure, intuitive platform
organically meets state and local government requirements and
streamlines financial management, human resources, performance
budgeting, procurement, and business intelligence
operations. A proven solution, CGI Advantage is based on more
than 46 years of public sector expertise and is supported by an
active client community that values innovation and access to CGI's
global network of experts. Learn more at cgi.com/advantage.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest
independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
With 90,000 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 2023
reported revenue is CA$14.30 billion and CGI shares are listed on
the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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SOURCE CGI Inc.