CGI acquires Callibrity, strengthening presence in Cincinnati and expanding production-ready AI and platform engineering capabilities
CGI buys Callibrity to add 120 consultants and broaden enterprise AI and platform engineering capabilities in the Cincinnati market.
Rhea-AI Summary
CGI (GIB) acquired technology consulting firm Callibrity, closing the transaction on September 8, 2026, to deepen its Cincinnati market presence.
The deal expands CGI’s capabilities in production-ready enterprise AI, platform engineering and digital product development across commercial industries. Founded in 2007, Callibrity brings 120 consultants, along with experience in financial services, insurance and manufacturing, bolstering CGI’s U.S. Commercial and State Government operations. CGI describes Cincinnati as an attractive growth market and highlights cultural alignment around client outcomes, curiosity and collaboration.
Callibrity’s clients are expected to retain access to their existing teams and consulting approach, while gaining CGI’s broader service portfolio and global delivery network. Callibrity’s leadership characterizes the move as a new chapter that preserves the firm’s core culture while expanding opportunities for its clients and employees.
Positive
- Acquisition adds 120 consultants to CGI’s workforce in the Cincinnati metro area
- Callibrity enhances CGI’s enterprise AI, platform engineering and digital product capabilities
- Deal strengthens CGI’s presence in a targeted growth market, Cincinnati
- Callibrity contributes experience across financial services, insurance and manufacturing
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Consultants added
- 120 consultants
- Callibrity acquisition
- Transaction close date
- September 8, 2026
- Acquisition completed
Key Terms
platform engineering technical
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Founded in 2007, Callibrity is an end-to-end technology consulting firm that brings together developers, strategists and engineers to help clients solve complex technology challenges. The firm works across commercial industries, with deep experience in financial services, insurance and manufacturing.
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Callibrity brings 120 consultants to CGI and strengthens its presence in the
"We founded Callibrity on a simple idea: bring smart, talented technologists together, ask the right questions and build solutions that make a meaningful difference for our clients," said Gary Howard, CEO of Callibrity. "Joining CGI gives us the opportunity to build on what has made Callibrity successful while expanding what we can offer our clients and our people. We see this as the next chapter in what we've built together, with greater capabilities and opportunities while staying true to the curiosity, expertise and relationships at the heart of Callibrity."
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent technology and professional services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA
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FAQ
Who is Callibrity and what services does it provide?
Callibrity is an end-to-end technology consulting firm founded in 2007 that brings together developers, strategists and engineers to help clients solve complex technology challenges. It works across commercial industries with deep experience in financial services, insurance and manufacturing.
How does the acquisition affect Callibrity’s existing clients?
For Callibrity’s clients, joining CGI provides continued access to the teams, expertise and collaborative approach they rely on today, while adding access to an expanded range of services and CGI’s global delivery network.
What cultural or strategic fit does CGI see with Callibrity?
CGI highlights that Callibrity brings deep technical expertise, a strong consulting mindset and a culture of curiosity and collaboration that align with CGI’s focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for clients. Callibrity’s leadership similarly emphasizes continuing its culture of curiosity, expertise and strong relationships within a larger platform.