CGI Group (GIB) Signs Three-Year Application Support Contract with Rio Tinto (RTP)
CGI Group Inc. (NYSE: GIB) announced today that it has signed a three-year application support services contract with Rio Tinto (NYSE: RTP). The contract includes a renewal option of two supplementary periods of one year each.
CGI will maintain Rio Tinto Alcan's application portfolio that supports its back-end operations including finance, sales, maintenance, HR, procurement, payroll, and HSE (health, safety and environment) functions.
"We are pleased to extend our more than 25-year partnership with CGI. As one of our primary IT providers, they share our passion for excellence and achieving solid business outcomes," said Jacynthe Cote, Chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan. "We also share a strong presence in Quebec, and this partnership reflects Rio Tinto Alcan's commitment to advancing sustainable economic development within its operating communities."
"This contract provides us with the opportunity to expand our services to Rio Tinto worldwide," said Michael E. Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer, CGI. "CGI is proud to provide Rio Tinto with the highest quality solutions and services from our global and regional delivery centers, like the one in Saguenay, Quebec. We look forward to establishing CGI as one of Rio Tinto's primary strategic IT partners across its global operations."
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