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Feb. 3, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI
(NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) has been named a "market leader" in an
Ovum report titled, "Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting an IT-OT
Integration Partner, 2014-15," for establishing "a commanding
market position with a service that is widely accepted as best of
breed."
The utilities industry now recognizes the value of information
technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) convergence.
Removing siloes created by people, systems and data will allow a
smooth flow of information that will increasingly enable automatic
control of the distributed network. Combining IT and OT
technologies, as well as other enterprise data sources, will create
an organization that is truly agile and responsive.
In the report, Ovum noted that CGI is approaching IT-OT
convergence through its recently launched Optimized Network Utility
(ONU) initiative. CGI has developed its ONU vision based on
increasing client demand for IT-OT services and the opportunity to
combine its solutions into a single roadmap. "In essence, ONU
defines how smart technologies can be deployed holistically, where
the customer is always at the center and not regarded as a mere
meter point, instead of the meter, as a central focus," the report
noted.
CGI demonstrates its strength in IT-OT integration work through
innovative projects such as InovGrid in Portugal and Low Carbon London in the UK.
Today, smart technologies are being deployed around the world, but
different economic and social circumstances, as well as different
legal and regulatory requirements, mean that there is no
one-size-fits-all approach for delivering the benefits of these
technologies. CGI brings a differentiated approach to IT-OT through
its deep utilities industry expertise, integration skills and
software to help utilities in converging IT and OT to become an
ONU.
Stuart Ravens, principal analyst,
utilities technology, said: "CGI has worked with many European
clients on leading-edge smart energy projects. Its recent success
in becoming the centralized data service provider in the British
smart metering project is further recognition of its skills as a
leading data expert in the utilities business."
"We are delighted to have been recognized as a market leader in
this Ovum report," said Nigel
Spooner, vice president, global utilities at CGI. "This
recognition reinforces the validity of our ONU vision and the
pragmatic framework we have developed to enable our clients to
achieve its benefits."
About Ovum
Ovum is a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
Through its 180 analysts worldwide, it offers expert analysis and
strategic insight across the IT, telecom and media industries.
Founded in 1985, Ovum has one of the most experienced analyst teams
in the industry and is a respected source of guidance for
technology business leaders, CIOs, vendors, service providers and
regulators looking for comprehensive, accurate and insightful
market data, research and consulting. With 23 offices across 6
continents, Ovum offers a truly global perspective on technology
and media markets and provides thousands of clients with insight,
including workflow tools, forecasts, surveys, market assessments,
technology audits, and opinion. In 2012, Ovum was jointly named
Global Analyst Firm of the Year by the Institute of Industry
Analyst Relations.
In addition, Ovum operates a large portfolio of technology
conferences annually in Europe
under the OvumLive events brand, presenting a more interactive
opportunity to learn from its analysts. Its flagship event—Ovum
Industry Congress—attracts over 300 end-user attendees every
year.
Ovum is a division of Informa PLC, one of the leading global
business and academic publishing and event organizers and
headquartered in London. Informa
is quoted on the London Stock Exchange.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent
information technology and business process services firm in the
world. Approximately 68,000 professionals serve thousands of global
clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas,
Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive
portfolio of services including high-end business and IT
consulting, systems integration, application development and
maintenance, infrastructure management as well as a wide range of
proprietary solutions. With annual revenue in excess of
C$10 billion and an order backlog
exceeding C$20 billion, CGI shares
are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Website:
www.cgi.com
SOURCE CGI Group Inc.