San Diego County Embraces Cloud-Based Budgeting with CGI Advantage

In a significant leap towards modern governance, San Diego County has adopted the CGI Advantage® cloud-based Performance Budgeting solution, marking a transformative step in the enhancement of its budgeting processes. This upgrade builds upon the county's existing system, integrating CGI Advantage Insight, TestSavvy, and CGI Advantage Academy to forge a secure and efficient budgeting platform aligned with strategic county priorities.

The shift from an on-premises budgeting system to a cloud-centric solution is a vital component of San Diego County's broader modernization strategy. The move simplifies the process of updating and modifying features, thereby aiming to significantly enhance user experience. By transitioning to this innovative cloud solution, the county anticipates a reduction in operational costs, improved system capabilities, and an enhanced security and compliance posture.

Damien Quinn, the Financial Policy and Planning Director at the Office of Financial Planning for San Diego County, expressed enthusiasm about this partnership with CGI. He emphasized that this collaboration is guiding the county's journey towards modernizing its budgeting processes. Quinn noted, "By moving to a cloud-based solution, the County not only enhances its budgeting capabilities but also creates a foundation for future growth and innovation."

The benefits of adopting CGI Advantage are manifold. The transition to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model leverages an analytics-first approach, allowing county analysts to access crucial information in real-time. Additionally, CGI is actively working with the county to migrate legacy reports to CGI Advantage Insight, a key move that is expected to modernize reporting methods and bolster decision-making.

In an effort to ensure that county employees can effectively utilize this upgraded platform, enhanced user support is being offered through CGI Advantage Academy. This initiative will empower employees with the knowledge they need to maximize the platform's full capabilities. Moreover, TestSavvy's automated testing functionalities are set to streamline the update process, enhancing the overall reliability of the system.

The CGI Advantage platform stands out in the market for its flexibility and security, making it an ideal fit for the county's requirements. It promises a seamless and efficient budgeting process that supports operational excellence while enhancing service delivery to the public.

Joanna Robinson, Senior Vice-President and Business Unit Leader for U.S. West Operations at CGI, remarked on the deepening partnership with San Diego County. She stated, "Through our deep partnership with the County of San Diego, CGI is delivering modern digital services that enhance operational efficiency and enable smarter, data-driven budgeting decisions. By combining our cloud and managed services expertise with the CGI Advantage platform, we’re helping the County advance its modernization strategy and deliver improved outcomes for its community." This upgrade not only stands as a testament to CGI's commitment to advancing the county’s modernization goals but also aligns with its mission to empower public sector clients through innovative technology.

CGI Advantage positioned itself as a unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, boasting a powerful mix of modern technology tailored specifically for government needs. This platform effectively meets various operational requirements, encompassing financial management, human resources, performance budgeting, procurement, and business intelligence functions. Having served over 46 years in the public sector, CGI Advantage is backed by a robust community of clients who appreciate innovation and benefit from access to CGI's global network of specialists.

CGI, founded in 1976, has grown into one of the largest independent IT and business consulting firms worldwide, boasting a workforce of 94,000 professionals across the globe. Its comprehensive portfolio features everything from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration and intellectual property solutions. Operating through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network, CGI is dedicated to helping its clients embark on their digital transformation journeys and achieve accelerated results. In fiscal 2025, CGI reported a revenue of CA$15.91 billion, with its shares listed on both the TSX (GIB.A) and NYSE (GIB). To explore more about CGI and its offerings, visit cgi.com.