CGI Elevates AI and Data Analytics with New Databricks Designation

CGI, a leader in IT and business consulting, has achieved a significant milestone by securing Select partner status from Databricks, a renowned company specializing in data and AI. This new designation, announced on February 20, 2025, signifies CGI's ongoing commitment to enhancing its data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities for clients around the globe.

The recognition reflects CGI's extensive expertise in delivering data-driven solutions, bolstered by a team of over 100 Databricks-certified consultants proficient in data engineering, machine learning, and data science. By leveraging this wealth of knowledge, CGI aims to facilitate its clients’ digital transformation journeys, helping them harness the power of their data effectively.

Vijay Srinivasan, CGI's President of U.S. Commercial and State Government operations, emphasized the importance of this achievement. He stated, “Achieving Select status with Databricks reinforces our position as a trusted leader in cloud and AI technologies. This designation not only strengthens our service portfolio but amplifies our ability to deliver transformative data solutions, ultimately helping our clients drive meaningful outcomes through data-driven insights.”

This new partnership builds upon more than five years of successful collaboration between CGI and Databricks, focusing on innovative solutions tailored to accelerate clients' digital transformations. CGI's efforts have been concentrated on designing scalable data solutions that transcend traditional approaches, fostering enhanced engagement across various industries, including financial services, public sector healthcare, and retail.

One of the standout features of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is its ability to democratize access to analytics. This platform allows clients to effectively blend their data with advanced AI models uniquely tailored to their business needs. Built on an innovative lakehouse architecture, the platform ensures that all data remains securely under the clients' control, while also supporting open data formats and governance.

CGI has utilized the Databricks platform to empower its clients with scalable insights, enabling them to derive value from their data more swiftly while also simplifying operational complexities. This ongoing initiative has attracted various major organizations as clients, including a global healthcare payer, a prominent energy company, and a leading financial institution. All these clients are benefiting from CGI's support in modernizing their data platforms and harnessing advanced analytics to meet evolving market demands.

As CGI continues to expand its global partnerships, the firm is committed to enhancing its delivery capabilities. This strategic growth allows CGI to identify the most effective technology platforms to drive business outcomes and foster innovation. The firm's approach ensures clients not only achieve their immediate objectives but also gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic digital landscape.

Founded in 1976, CGI stands as one of the largest independent IT and business consulting firms in the world, boasting a workforce of 91,000 professionals. Through a blend of localized relationships and a robust global delivery network, CGI is dedicated to helping clients navigate their digital transformation journeys. For the fiscal year 2024, CGI reported a revenue of CA$14.68 billion, and its shares are traded on the TSX and NYSE under the symbols GIB.A and GIB, respectively.

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