CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to develop a transformational digital platform for its Defence Learning Management Capability (DLMC). The new platform will deliver tangible outcomes such as the management of learning, competence tracking, and certification for all Armed Forces personnel and MOD civil servants. It will bring together existing systems to a single coherent capability for individual learning under the MOD’s people programme initiative.
In collaboration with the MOD, and partners GP Strategies and Actica Consulting, CGI will adopt an Agile delivery approach to design and deliver a digital integration platform and associated applications, to improve the learning management experience. The project will utilize user-centred design and explore advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and cloud computing, to enhance the platform’s functionality and user experience.
Neil Timms, Senior Vice President, Space, Defence and Intelligence at CGI in the UK and Australia commented: “We are honoured to support the Ministry of Defence’s vital digital learning initiatives ensuring our Armed Forces and those that support them, continue to excel. This new digital platform will enhance usability and future proof their learning management solutions.”
Brigadier Stefan Crossfield, Senior Responsible Owner & Army Chief Data Officer, at Ministry of Defence said, “MOD is delighted to have selected CGI as our agile delivery partner for the DLMC Programme. Using CGI’s expertise in complex environments, collaborating with the Defence Digital Foundry, we have taken an important step to deliver a game changing capability for Defence. With laser focus on Defence’s data, we will provide a blueprint for the future, revolutionise current learning management delivery and adapt at the speed of relevance to meet the needs of Defence in a fast-changing world.”
CGI has been delivering mission-critical secure IT systems to the UK Ministry of Defence for over 40 years, including secure access to vital information and services wherever and whenever it is needed.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 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 organisations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2023 reported revenue is CA$14.30 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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