CGI partners with Kesko for digital transformation services

CGI Inc. (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Finnish retail services company Kesko to provide digital transformation services. The partnership covers IT services including end-user services, capacity and cloud services, and integrations.

Under the agreement, CGI will support Kesko's K Group retail network in digital development initiatives. The partnership emerged from a competitive bidding process conducted by Kesko.

"K Group's goal is to be a forerunner in digital services within the retail sector. In the competitive bidding process, our aim was to find a partner with the best capability to support our business growth and development by leveraging the newest technologies efficiently," said Arto Hiltunen, CIO at Kesko.

The collaboration will focus on automation and AI-based solutions to support business renewal and productivity improvements. CGI's international expertise and local presence were cited as factors in Kesko's selection decision.

"The current trend in the IT sector is that forerunner companies like Kesko are now building strategic collaboration models in which partners participate closely in business development and growth as shared goals and risks," said Leena-Mari Lähteenmaa, President of CGI Finland, Poland and Baltics.

CGI reported fiscal 2024 revenue of CA$14.68 billion and operates with 93,000 consultants and professionals globally. The company provides IT and business consulting services, systems integration, and managed services to clients across various industries.

The information was disclosed in a company press release.

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