FAIRFAX,
Va., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal,
the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB;
TSX: GIB.A) announced today that it successfully completed pilot
testing of Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Nokia Private
5G communications within the Marine Corps Platform Integration
Center (MCPIC) systems at Blount Island Command (BIC). CGI Federal
is the first Microsoft global partner to deploy and demonstrate
Azure Orbital Cloud Access, which enables low-latency access to the
cloud from anywhere on the planet.
"CGI Federal continues to bring unparalleled mission-focused
innovation to the MCPIC program," stated Colonel John S. Sattely, Commanding Officer, BIC. "MCPIC
has a considerable impact on our operational baseline, and these
resilient communications capabilities offer significant potential
improvements in logistics mission performance for Commanders in
theater, and prove that MCPIC is already fit for the Department of
Defense's next generation of networks."
"Secure, consistent and ubiquitous connectivity is critical for
successful mission operations," said Wes
Anderson, Vice President for Defense, Microsoft Federal.
"Through our collaboration with CGI Federal, we are bringing
advanced connectivity with Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access to
ensure the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) can effectively operate
anywhere their mission takes them."
CGI Federal developed, deployed, and continues to maintain the
MCPIC 2.0 systems, ensuring that the necessary equipment is in the
right place, at the right time, and in the right condition. The CGI
Federal team manages the complex coordination between USMC
entities, bi-lateral partners, active duty, civilian, and
contracted workforces—all of which are required to remain
synchronized and responsive to the dynamic needs of the Corps'
evolving mission.
CGI Federal's successful pilot of Azure Orbital Cloud Access
satellite backhaul alongside Nokia Private 5G, represents the
potential for enhanced mission effectiveness and real-time
visibility in global operating environments, while effectively
using the USMC's enterprise migration to Azure.
"Secure mission-ready communications is critical for success for
the U.S. Federal Government," said Randy
Coltrin, Vice President for strategic partnerships and
development for Federal, Nokia of America Corporation. "Our
partnership with CGI Federal and the technology solutions we
provide ensure the customer is set up for mission success."
"It is an honor to deliver innovation at the speed of mission
for the USMC and, more broadly, to show that the Department of
Defense has options when it comes to 5G and smart warehousing,"
added Horace Blackman, CGI Federal
Senior Vice-President, Defense, Intelligence and Space. "With
billions of dollars in government property tracked across the
Department, CGI Federal's success in bringing best-of-breed
capabilities for effective supply chain and logistics systems is a
mission imperative. Strategic partners such as Microsoft and Nokia
are key to our effort in delivering on these mission-oriented
solutions."
This MCPIC emerging technology pilot builds upon CGI's existing,
proven portfolio of leading industry technologies such as passive
Radio Frequency Identification (pRFID) hardware and tags, Internet
of Things (IoT) sensor integrations, autonomous vehicles, hardened
battery systems, communications equipment, and software development
products. Testing was done under the auspices of Blount Island S6 using Blount Island facilities.
About CGI Federal
CGI Federal Inc., a wholly-owned
U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering
with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense,
civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in
1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services
firms in the world. With 90,250 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 2022 reported revenue of
C$12.87 billion, CGI shares are
listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at
cgi.com.
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