San Diego County modernizes budgeting with cloud-based CGI Advantage®

Rhea-AI Summary

CGI (NYSE: GIB) announced on December 9, 2025 that San Diego County has launched the CGI Advantage cloud-based Performance Budgeting solution. The county migrated from an on-premises system to a SaaS cloud model to modernize budgeting, simplify updates, and improve user experience.

Key features include real-time analytics via CGI Advantage Insight, legacy report conversion, automated testing with TestSavvy, and user training through CGI Advantage Academy. CGI said the upgrade aims to reduce operational costs, strengthen security and compliance, and support data-driven budgeting and future innovation.

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 357,121 vs 20-day average 332,288 ahead of this announcement. normal

Technical Shares at $90.63, trading below 200-day MA of $98.26 and 26.19% under 52-week high.

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GIB fell 1.77% while peers like LDOS (-0.91%), CDW (-0.12%), IT (-0.76%), WIT (-0.7%) and BR (-1.6%) also declined, suggesting broader softness but no strong momentum cluster.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Government ERP win	Positive	+2.2%	Nevada launched modernized HR and payroll with CGI Advantage ERP.
Dec 03	Acquisition	Positive	+0.8%	Acquisition of Online Business Systems adding 350 professionals and capabilities.
Dec 02	Partnership extension	Positive	+0.6%	Highmark extended and expanded use of CGI ProperPay for claims integrity.
Dec 02	Cloud/AI recognition	Positive	+0.6%	Achieved AWS Premier Tier and SAP Competency Partner status.
Nov 18	Government upgrades	Positive	-0.1%	Florida government organizations advanced modernization with CGI Advantage.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive government and partnership wins have usually seen modestly positive next-day moves, with only one slight divergence despite constructive news.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, CGI has announced multiple wins and expansions with public-sector and enterprise clients. Nevada’s launch of modernized HR and payroll systems with CGI Advantage, an expanded Highmark claims partnership, and Florida government modernization projects all underscored momentum in state and local government solutions. The acquisition of Online Business Systems added 350 professionals and deepened capabilities in AI and cybersecurity. Today’s San Diego County cloud-based budgeting upgrade fits this pattern of government modernization deals built on the CGI Advantage platform.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights San Diego County’s move to CGI’s cloud-based Advantage platform for performance budgeting, shifting from on-premises infrastructure to a SaaS model with real-time analytics and automated testing. It extends CGI’s theme of government modernization wins alongside earlier Nevada and Florida projects. Investors may monitor how consistently these public-sector deployments scale, the durability of such partnerships, and whether repeated wins in budgeting, ERP, and cloud services contribute meaningfully to long-term revenue and margin trends.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, today announced that San Diego County, California has launched the CGI Advantage cloud-based Performance Budgeting solution. This upgrade builds on the County's existing system that leverages CGI Advantage Insight, TestSavvy, and CGI Advantage Academy to deliver a robust and secure end-to-end budgeting platform that aligns with the County's strategic priorities.

The County's move from an on-premises system to CGI Advantage in the cloud represents a key milestone in its broader modernization strategy. The transition simplifies updates and feature modifications, with the aim of enhancing the user experience. The upgrade also reduces operational costs, improves system functionality, and strengthens the County's security and compliance posture. 

"Our partnership with CGI continues to guide us on our journey to modernize the County's budgeting processes," said Damien Quinn, Financial Policy and Planning Director, Office of Financial Planning at San Diego County. "By moving to a cloud-based solution, the County not only enhances its budgeting capabilities but also creates a foundation for future growth and innovation."

Key benefits of the transition include migration to a SaaS model leveraging the new analytics-first paradigm of CGI Advantage, enabling County analysts to access critical information in real time. As part of the initiative, CGI is also helping the County convert legacy reports to CGI Advantage Insight, a step that will modernize reporting and improve decision-making.

Enhanced user support will be provided through the CGI Advantage Academy, ensuring that employees can fully utilize the platform's capabilities, while automated testing via TestSavvy will streamline the update process and enhance system reliability. The CGI Advantage platform, widely recognized for its flexibility and security, enables the County to achieve a seamless and efficient budgeting process that supports operational excellence and enhances public service delivery.

"Through our deep partnership with the County of San Diego, CGI is delivering modern digital services that enhance operational efficiency and enable smarter, data-driven budgeting decisions," said Joanna Robinson, Senior Vice-President & Business Unit Leader for U.S. West Operations, CGI. "By combining our cloud and managed services expertise with the CGI Advantage platform, we're helping the County advance its modernization strategy and deliver improved outcomes for its community. This upgrade reaffirms our commitment to supporting the County's modernization goals and aligns with CGI's mission to empower public sector clients through innovative technology."

About CGI Advantage
CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and built-for-government solutions. This secure, intuitive platform organically meets state and local government requirements and streamlines financial management, human resources, performance budgeting, procurement, and business intelligence operations. A proven solution, CGI Advantage is based on more than 46 years of public sector expertise and is supported by an active client community that values innovation and access to CGI's global network of experts. Learn more at cgi.com/advantage.

About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting 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$15.91 and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

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FAQ

What did CGI announce about San Diego County on December 9, 2025 (GIB)?

CGI announced San Diego County launched the CGI Advantage cloud-based Performance Budgeting solution, moving from on-premises to a SaaS model.

How will the CGI Advantage cloud deployment affect San Diego County's budgeting (GIB)?

The deployment is intended to simplify updates, enable real-time analytics for analysts, and modernize legacy reports to improve decision-making.

What CGI modules are part of San Diego County's upgrade mentioned by GIB?

The county's platform uses CGI Advantage Insight, TestSavvy for automated testing, and CGI Advantage Academy for user training.

Does CGI say the San Diego County move to cloud will change costs or security (GIB)?

CGI stated the cloud migration aims to reduce operational costs and strengthen the county's security and compliance posture.

Will San Diego County keep legacy reports after moving to CGI Advantage (GIB)?

CGI is helping the county convert legacy reports to CGI Advantage Insight to modernize reporting and improve decision-making.

Where can county staff get support after the CGI Advantage rollout (GIB)?

Enhanced user support will be provided through CGI Advantage Academy to help employees fully utilize the platform's capabilities.