Albany, New York, July 14, 2003

CGI Group Inc. (CGI), a leading provider of end-to-end information technology and business processing services, announced today the signing of several systems integration and consulting contracts with the New York State government valued at $8.5 million. "These contract wins reflect New York State's continued confidence in CGI's ability to provide high quality work while being flexible to the clients evolving needs. It also demonstrates our ability to integrate a broad array of solutions and technologies, including Oracle, PeopleSoft and J2EE as well as our consistent solid track record of delivering on time and on budget," said Matt Nicol, senior vice-president, New York/New Jersey business unit, CGI.

CGI has been operating in Albany since 1989 and employs over 100 professionals. The company provides systems integration and consulting services to State governments.

Who signed what
The third quarter contract wins reflect New York State's continued confidence in CGI's ability to provide and deliver a broad array of solutions and technologies, including Oracle, PeopleSoft and J2EE.

  • NYS Department of Labor, $2,700,000: UIAB Software Application System (J2EE)
  • NYS Insurance Fund, $1,500,000: Oracle Financials Implementation
  • NYS Department of Civil Service, $3,000,000: PeopleSoft Application Development
  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, $1,300,000: Oracle Financial Enhancements

 

About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is the fourth largest independent information technology services firm in North America, based on its headcount. CGI and its affiliated companies employ 20,000 professionals. CGI's annualized revenue run-rate is currently $1.9 billion and at March 31, 2003, CGI's order backlog was $7.6 billion. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to more than 3,500 clients worldwide from offices in Canada, United States and Europe. CGI's shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the TSX 100 Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Canadian Information Technology and Canadian MidCap Indices.
Website: www.cgi.com

 
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Kirsten Paragona (978) 946-3124

For Albany information contact:
Matt Nicol (518) 434-0294