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BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 13, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) and partner SPIE Belgium have been selected by
Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer (AWV) to modernize the remote
management of highway lighting within the Flemish Region. AWV
manages the Flemish Region's highway network on behalf of the
Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works.
CGI's IBOR platform will replace current highway lighting
management systems used within the Region. IBOR is an intelligent
solution that connects and controls dynamic objects in public
spaces (e.g., street lighting, traffic lights, bridges, etc.)
through sensors, object controllers, data communications and
storage, processing software and presentation techniques. It can be
managed remotely.
A sustainable solution, IBOR reduces energy consumption and also
reduces CO2 emissions. With IBOR, lighting is turned on
only when needed and increased or dimmed on demand, such as for
construction projects or emergency services at the scene of an
accident.
"Smart technology provides governments with a dynamic,
sustainable and economical solution for public space management,"
said Hans Vets, who leads CGI's operations in Belgium. "We are proud that CGI can contribute
to this smart city initiative where energy savings, increased
safety and efficient management become a reality. We believe that
IBOR is a platform for the future that will drive innovation and
lead to the cities of tomorrow."
CGI partners with SPIE Belgium to support its efforts in
designing, building, operating and maintaining energy-efficient and
environmentally-friendly facilities and other assets for
customers.
"We are very pleased with this unique and innovative mission,"
said Johan Dekempe, CEO of SPIE Belgium. "This is an important
achievement for SPIE Belgium and perfectly highlights our
leadership in the pursuit of a more sustainable society. At SPIE,
we are committed to improve comfort and well-being of our
society."
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 annualized 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.