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HELSINKI, Finland, Feb. 11, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) is pleased to announce that Kela, a Finnish government
agency in charge of national social insurance services, has
selected it to modernize its document management systems and
processes. The goal of the two-year contract, valued at
8.5 million euros, is to increase
automation in document processing, implement electronic processes
and improve operational efficiency. CGI will also provide
maintenance and support services.
The project covers all documents related to Kela's operative
functions, such as applications, forms and decision letters. Kela
produces approximately 16.5 million letters and processes
approximately 12 million documents each year.
"The automation of document production facilitates the work of
our benefit settlers and provides the capability for increasing
self-service," said Kela Benefits Director Anne Neimala. "In the future, our customers will
be able to choose whether to receive decisions and letters
electronically or by paper. They also will be able to easily
monitor the progress of their claims online."
Kela's existing document production systems have been built
piece by piece over the years. As part of this new project,
document production will be centralized as a function, and a
centralized solution for document production will be developed.
Agile development methods will be used in delivery, as
applicable.
The project is focused on modernizing Kela's benefit systems and
improving the function of its core processes.
"The reduction of manual work, a multi-channel approach and the
digitalization of services are currently on the agenda of many
organizations, as they focus on streamlining their operations,"
said Kimmo Koivisto, CGI's
Vice-President of public sector in Finland. "We look forward to apply our
document production and management expertise to drive Kela's
strategic goals and improve its overall operational performance and
customer service."
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).
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