HELSINKI, Finland, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) announced it has been awarded a contract with
LocalTapiola, one of Finland's
largest insurance companies, to provide further digitization
services for the insurer's largest modernization project. The
agreement strengthens the long-term strategic partnership between
the companies to meet LocalTapiola's business objectives, such as
improving the customer experience. The contract is valued at an
estimated EUR 49 million
(approx.C$74.5 million).
"As part of the Toivo modernisation project, we renewed our
agreement with CGI to build a digital foundation to overhaul our
system for providing insurance against loss or damage. We are now
also renewing a contractual package in which CGI will continue to
handle a variety of initiatives, such as how to implement digital
services in the most agile and cost-effective way possible," said
Mikko Vastela, CIO of LocalTapiola.
Over the past few years, CGI has developed a variety of new
digital services for LocalTapiola customers, including
TerveysHelppi (Health Help). These mobile telemedicine services
have made it easier for LocalTapiola customers to access
healthcare, such as treatment services and referrals.
As part of the new agreement, CGI will implement new
delivery models to ensure optimal productivity and cost
control.
"Using agile methods to develop innovative digital services has
proven to be effective. However, when an initiative contains
hundreds of projects, it is understandable that certain controls
must be placed on development work – controls that are not found
within standard agile methods. That is why we have been working
with LocalTapiola to create a brand-new hybrid development model
and its associated contractual practices, " said Leena-Mari
Lähteenmaa, President of CGI in Finland.
"A redesign of our operating models has made them more agile in
many ways, and this is also linked to the development of our new
hybrid model. CGI has demonstrated its ability to provide
customer-oriented service and innovative value creation," said
Janne Kärkkäinen, Director ICT Finance and Sourcing at
LocalTapiola.
LocalTapiola outsourced its IT operations to CGI in 2013. CGI's
service delivery model operates on a 24/7 basis by combining
development in Finland with
support from around the world, including Europe, Asia
and North America. In accordance
with CGI's quality and management framework, accountability for
service delivery is provided in proximity to the client.
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 IT and
business consulting to systems integration, outsourcing 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 annual revenue of C$12.1 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX
(GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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