In our latest Voice of Our Clients research, central and federal government leaders are focused on optimizing and protecting their operations. As they increasingly adopt AI to better serve citizens and improve efficiency, cybersecurity remains a top concern. Public sector leaders continue to face talent shortages and legacy system challenges in managing their large, complex IT environments.

With the goals of improving decision-making, productivity and agility, digital transformation requires a solid foundation of data, intelligent automation, AI, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities. CGI’s comprehensive services—from strategy to software as a service—help governments achieve tangible outcomes through ROI-led digital transformation. We collaborate with clients to think boldly and act pragmatically.

Fortifying the citizen supply chain

Citizen supply chain ecosystems are sprawling, interconnected webs spanning multiple industries, as well as local and national governments. They comprise complex networks of critical infrastructure, stakeholders, and processes. By understanding the interdependence of these segments, we help government leaders fortify the networks that help procure, store, transport and distribute essential goods and services to citizens.

Voice of Our Clients: What central and federal governments are acting on now

Insights from 266 client conversations reveal top priorities influencing the industry

Rising citizen expectations accelerate digital innovation

71%
significantly impacted by technology and digital acceleration
Technology disruption and rising expectations are prompting governments to focus on digital transformation across programs and services.

Digitization is driving agility

11%
have highly agile operating models
Government agencies are strengthening governance, processes and collaboration to keep pace with digital change.

Digital leaders scale privacy and protection to fuel tangible results

47%
realize value from data safeguards
By scaling data and AI alongside comprehensive privacy protections, digital leaders generate measurable outcomes across their ecosystem.
  • 21 million
    passport applications processed, optimizing experiences and turn-around time

  • 6
    national agencies in North America, Europe and Australia supported by CGI tax and revenue capabilities

  • 5
    billion data records turned into actionable intelligence for UK policing and law enforcement

Administrative & financial management

Budget, financial and acquisition management, enterprise resource planning (ERP); asset management (including digital assets); case, contract, and document management


Energy & environment

Energy market management; grid management; renewable energy management; environmental and natural resources management

Public safety & justice

National policing, crime prevention, courts, border management and protection (e.g., secure travel and border protection, e.g., visas, passports, customs, etc.)


Transportation & logistics

Rail, road and regional transit, intelligent transport systems, sustainable transportation

Health & social services

Administrative systems, content management, electronic medical records, health analytics, patient-centered care management.
 


Tax & revenue management

Obligation recovery, integrated tax, collections management, taxpayer identification and registration, revenue accounting

Why CGI for government: Focus on mission outcomes

In addition to our technology expertise, we bring a deep understanding of the mission of government, including its programs, policies, and procedures. We also bring commercial experience from serving clients in 21 industry sectors.

Many of these industries not only provide critical infrastructure (e.g., banking, communications, food, health, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities) but technology trends in the private sector often translate to the public sector.

Additionally, the foundation of our responsible innovation approach is our collaboration with and proximity to clients. We co-create with clients and help our internal teams develop innovative ideas into scalable, repeatable business solutions.

consultant in front of government building