CGI signs agreement with AWS

Executive Summary

• CGI Inc. has entered into a multiyear Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate AI innovation, secure cloud adoption, and streamline digital transformation specifically within the U.S. public sector.
• The partnership aims to deliver scalable, mission-critical solutions addressing complex public sector challenges, including trusted AI adoption, zero-trust cybersecurity, data interoperability, and legacy system modernization.
• The agreement includes dedicated investments in cloud and AI training and certification programs to enhance CGI's professional expertise, leveraging CGI's status as a premier tier AWS partner.

Key Details

• Agreement Type: Multiyear Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA).
• Parties: CGI Inc. and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Target Market: United States public sector organizations.
• Key Focus Areas:
  • Accelerating trusted AI adoption for analytics, fraud prevention, and operational decision support.
  • Strengthening zero-trust cybersecurity architectures to protect sensitive government systems.
  • Improving data interoperability, accessibility, and advanced analytics across government agencies.
  • Enhancing citizen-focused digital services for better access and responsiveness.
  • Modernizing legacy government systems and data environments via secure, cloud-based platforms.
• Investment in Talent: Dedicated investments in cloud and AI training and certification programs to deepen CGI professionals' expertise in driving public sector outcomes.
• Strategic Context: Leverages CGI's existing global alliances network (collaborating with over 150 technology firms) and its status as a premier tier services AWS partner with thousands of AWS-accredited professionals worldwide.
• Company Financials (FY2025): Reported revenue of $15.91 billion.
• Stock Listings: Toronto Stock Exchange (GIB.A) and New York Stock Exchange (GIB).

Notable Quotes

• Tim Hurlebaus, President and Chief Operating Officer, CGI: "This agreement enhances our proven ability to better serve government, education, non-profit and health care organizations in the U.S.... this new agreement complements CGI's deep understanding of public sector missions and enables us to co-deliver innovative and transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients."
• David Levy, Vice-President, Worldwide Public Sector, AWS: "Government agencies need AI that works at mission speed... This collaboration puts advanced cloud and AI capabilities directly into the hands of agencies tackling their toughest challenges, from stopping fraud to securing critical systems to delivering better citizen services."
• Massimiliano Claps, Research Director, IDC: "By uniting CGI's mission-focused expertise with AWS, IDC expects that the collaboration will accelerate the delivery of secure, scalable solutions to help public sector organizations drive innovation, improve operational agility and address their mission challenges."