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CGI signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to accelerate AI and streamline digital transformation across U.S. public sector

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 02, 2026 · 06:30 GIB · 100.31
GIB · Price

Executive Summary

  • CGI announced a multi‑year strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate trusted AI adoption and secure cloud transformation for U.S. public‑sector clients.
  • The partnership will deliver joint go‑to‑market solutions in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, data interoperability, citizen services, and legacy system modernization.
  • CGI will invest in AWS‑based training and certification programs to deepen its workforce’s AI and cloud expertise, enhancing its Premier Tier Services status with AWS.

Key Details

  • Parties: CGI (NYSE: GIB / TSX: GIB.A) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Agreement Scope: Multi‑year collaboration focused on delivering scalable, mission‑critical solutions to U.S. federal, state, local, education, nonprofit, and healthcare agencies.
  • Key Solution Areas:
  • Trusted AI for analytics, fraud prevention, operational decision support.
  • Zero‑Trust cybersecurity architectures.
  • Government data interoperability, accessibility, advanced analytics.
  • Citizen‑focused digital services (access, responsiveness, service delivery).
  • Modernization of legacy systems via secure cloud platforms.
  • Investment in Talent: Dedicated investments for cloud and AI training/certification to expand the pool of AWS‑accredited professionals within CGI.
  • Strategic Positioning: Enhances CGI’s Premier Tier Services partner status with AWS; leverages CGI’s Global Alliances network (150+ technology firms) to strengthen cloud, data, and AI capabilities.
  • Leadership Quotes:
  • Tim Hurlebaus, President & COO, CGI: Emphasized the partnership’s ability to better serve government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors.
  • David Levy, VP Worldwide Public Sector, AWS: Highlighted delivering advanced cloud/AI capabilities to agencies for fraud prevention, security, and citizen services.
  • Massimiliano Claps, Research Director, IDC: Anticipates accelerated delivery of secure, scalable solutions for public‑sector innovation and operational agility.
  • Financial Context: CGI FY 2025 revenue reported at CA$15.91 billion; no immediate financial terms disclosed for the collaboration.

Notable Quotes

“This agreement enhances our proven ability to better serve government, education, nonprofit and healthcare organizations in the U.S.” – Tim Hurlebaus, President & COO, CGI

“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.” – David Levy, Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, AWS

All boilerplate, forward‑looking statements, and contact information have been omitted for brevity.

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