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CGI completes acquisition of Apside, a France-based digital and engineering services leader

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CGI (NYSE: GIB) has completed its acquisition of Apside, a prominent digital and engineering services provider. The strategic acquisition brings over 2,500 professionals to CGI, including nearly 2,200 in France, expanding the company's presence across France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal, and Switzerland.

Apside brings significant expertise in manufacturing, finance, insurance, and public sector industries, along with advanced technological capabilities in data, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This acquisition strengthens CGI's market position and service capabilities, particularly in manufacturing and financial services sectors.

CGI (NYSE: GIB) ha completato l'acquisizione di Apside, un importante fornitore di servizi digitali e di ingegneria. L'operazione integra in CGI oltre 2.500 professionisti, di cui quasi 2.200 in Francia, rafforzando la presenza del gruppo in Francia, Belgio, Canada, Marocco, Portogallo e Svizzera.

Apside apporta competenze consolidate nei settori manifatturiero, finanziario, assicurativo e pubblico, oltre a capacità avanzate in ambito dati, IA, cloud e cybersecurity. L'acquisizione potenzia la posizione di mercato e l'offerta di servizi di CGI, con particolare valore nei comparti manifatturiero e dei servizi finanziari.

CGI (NYSE: GIB) ha completado la adquisición de Apside, un destacado proveedor de servicios digitales e ingenieria. La operación incorpora a más de 2.500 profesionales en CGI, incluidos casi 2.200 en Francia, ampliando la presencia de la compañía en Francia, Bélgica, Canadá, Marruecos, Portugal y Suiza.

Apside aporta experiencia relevante en los sectores manufacturero, financiero, asegurador y público, así como capacidades avanzadas en datos, IA, cloud y ciberseguridad. Esta adquisición refuerza la posición en el mercado y las capacidades de servicio de CGI, especialmente en manufactura y servicios financieros.

CGI (NYSE: GIB)는 주요 디지털 및 엔지니어링 서비스 제공업체인 Apside 인수를 완료했습니다. 이번 인수로 2,500명 이상의 전문가가 CGI에 합류하며, 그 중 약 2,200명이 프랑스에 배치되어 프랑스, 벨기에, 캐나다, 모로코, 포르투갈, 스위스 등지에서의 입지를 확대하게 됩니다.

Apside는 제조, 금융, 보험, 공공 부문에 대한 풍부한 전문성과 데이터, AI, 클라우드, 사이버보안 분야의 고급 기술 역량을 보유하고 있습니다. 이번 인수는 특히 제조 및 금융 서비스 분야에서 CGI의 시장 지위와 서비스 역량을 강화합니다.

CGI (NYSE: GIB) a finalisé l'acquisition de Apside, un acteur majeur des services numériques et d'ingénierie. Cette opération intègre plus de 2 500 professionnels au sein de CGI, dont près de 2 200 en France, renforçant la présence du groupe en France, Belgique, Canada, Maroc, Portugal et Suisse.

Apside apporte une forte expertise dans les secteurs manufacturier, financier, assurance et public, ainsi que des compétences avancées en données, IA, cloud et cybersécurité. Cette acquisition consolide la position de marché et les capacités de services de CGI, en particulier dans la fabrication et les services financiers.

CGI (NYSE: GIB) hat die Übernahme von Apside, einem führenden Anbieter digitaler und engineering-basierter Dienstleistungen, abgeschlossen. Durch den Zukauf erweitert CGI sein Team um über 2.500 Fachkräfte, davon knapp 2.200 in Frankreich, und stärkt damit seine Präsenz in Frankreich, Belgien, Kanada, Marokko, Portugal und der Schweiz.

Apside bringt umfangreiche Expertise in den Branchen Fertigung, Finanzen, Versicherungen und öffentlicher Sektor sowie fortgeschrittene Technologiekompetenzen in den Bereichen Daten, KI, Cloud und Cybersicherheit mit. Die Akquisition festigt CGIs Marktposition und Serviceangebot, insbesondere im Fertigungs- und Finanzdienstleistungsbereich.

Positive
  • Addition of over 2,500 skilled professionals to CGI's workforce
  • Geographic expansion across 6 countries strengthening European and African presence
  • Enhanced technological capabilities in data, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity
  • Strategic consolidation in key sectors: manufacturing, finance, insurance, and public sector
Negative
  • Integration costs and challenges of merging 2,500+ employees
  • Potential cultural adaptation challenges across multiple countries

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PARIS, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Apside, a leading provider of digital and engineering services.

Present in France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal and Switzerland, Apside is recognized for its in-depth industry knowledge in manufacturing, finance, insurance and the public sector, as well as its technology expertise in areas such as data, AI, cloud and cybersecurity.

With this acquisition, CGI further consolidates its presence in France as well as other European countries and Morocco, and strengthens its capabilities, particularly in manufacturing and financial services.

More than 2,500 professionals have joined CGI through this acquisition, including nearly 2,200 in France.

"We are delighted to welcome Apside's talented team to CGI. Our companies share a culture and common values focused on innovation, responsibility, commitment and putting our employees at the heart of everything we do. By combining our strengths, we are enriching our technology offering and strengthening our ability to support our clients in their most complex transformations," said Caroline de Grandmaison, President of CGI's France operations.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 93,000 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 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com

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SOURCE CGI Inc.

FAQ

How many employees did CGI acquire through the Apside acquisition?

CGI acquired over 2,500 professionals through the Apside acquisition, with nearly 2,200 located in France.

What are the key markets where Apside operates?

Apside operates in six countries: France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal, and Switzerland.

What industries will CGI strengthen through the Apside acquisition?

The acquisition strengthens CGI's presence in manufacturing, finance, insurance, and public sector industries.

What technological capabilities does Apside bring to CGI?

Apside brings expertise in data, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity technologies.

Who will lead the integrated Apside operations at CGI?

The integrated operations in France will be led by Caroline de Grandmaison, President of CGI's France operations.
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