CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) announced it has been selected by GomSpace, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of nano-satellite solutions, to accelerate its software development activities in order to meet tight customer deadlines. CGI will develop and implement gateways to GomSpace’s autonomous operations platform (MCOP).
The NewSpace companies often have short deadlines and ambitious goals. GomSpace and CGI are both eager to meet their customers’ demands and deliver the agreed solutions on time and on budget at the expected high-quality. GomSpace relied on CGI’s support based on its track record of successful deliveries, along with its expertise in systems integration, API development and international network of space expertise.
“The development and deployment of this custom gateway allows our satellite operations platform to autonomously interface the systems and services of our partners and customers.” said Niels Buus, CEO at GomSpace. “CGI’s careful planning gave us the confidence that the delivery would be completed on time, allowing us to meet our customers’ demands.”
“We are proud to support GomSpace’s business transformation through their innovative services and solutions,” said Sébastien Denis, Director Consulting Services, CGI in Luxembourg. “Our local presence and skills enable us to offer GomSpace the benefits of our global network of expertise and solutions. CGI's desire remains more than ever to help space players in Luxembourg increase the value of their investments and, more specifically, to use space data to solve their business challenges and drive business opportunities.”
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 78,000 consultants and other 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. With Fiscal 2019 reported revenue of C$12.1 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
About GomSpace Group AB
The company’s business operations are mainly conducted through the wholly-owned Danish subsidiary, GomSpace A/S, with operational office in Aalborg, Denmark. GomSpace is a space company with a mission to be engaged in the global market for space systems and services by introducing new products, i.e. components, platforms and systems based on innovation within professional nanosatellites. The company is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier exchange under the ticker GOMX. FNCA Sweden AB, info@fnca.se, +46-8-528 00 399 is the Company’s Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit our website on www.gomspace.com.
For more information, please contact:
Laura SCANNELLA – Public Relations, CGI in Luxembourg
laura.scannella@cgi.com
(+352) 265 147 36
Niels Buus – CEO GomSpace
Tel: +45 40 31 55 57
Email: nbu @ gomspace.com
