Global Chemical Leader Solvay Selects CGI to Modernize IT Applications Support Operations

Paris (ots/PRNewswire) -

CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) announces the signing of an IT
modernization contract with Solvay, a chemical and advanced materials
company with operations in 53 countries. Solvay has chosen CGI to
modernize itsapplications support operations
(http://www.cgi.com/en/application-services), currently managed by
Solvay Business Services (SBS) for its 30,900 employees. Solvay is
partnering with CGI to achieve the following business objectives:

- Modernize and harmonize applications support and maintenance
- Continuously improve service quality
- Enhance the value creation associated with these services

To help Solvay realize these benefits, CGI will deliver
maintenance services globally from on shore in France, near shore
from Portugal and from offshore delivery centres.

"Having the right partner with the proper experience, insights and
flexibility is crucial to support our business services strategy
around the world,"said Xavier Lancksweirt, General Manager, Solvay
Business Services (SBS). "CGI's expertise and international scope
will help us to drive the performance of our information technology
and support services to enhance Solvay's efficiency and agility."

"I'm proud of the trust that Solvay has shown in CGI by awarding
us with this contract," said Jean-Michel Baticle, President of CGI's
operations in France, Luxembourg and Morocco. "Our global footprint
was a definite plus in our selection, as was our proven know-how in
transformational application services and the strong similarities of
our two corporate cultures. We will put our business and technology
expertise to work to satisfy Solvay's collaborators and thus
contribute to the company's success."

About Solvay

An international chemical and advanced materials company, Solvay
assists its customers in innovating, developing and delivering
high-value, sustainable products and solutions, which consume less
energy and reduce CO2 emissions, optimize the use of resources, and
improve the quality of life. Solvay serves diversified global end
markets, including automotive and aerospace, consumer goods and
healthcare, energy and environment, electricity and electronics,
building and construction, as well as industrial applications. Solvay
is headquartered in Brussels with about 30,900 employees spread
across 53 countries. It generated pro forma net sales of EUR12.4
billion in 2015, with 90% resulting from activities in which it ranks
among the world's top three players. Solvay SA (SOLB.BE (https://www.
euronext.com/en/products/equities/BE0003470755-XBRU/quotes)) is
listed on Euronext in Brussels and Paris (Bloomberg: SOLB:BB
(http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/SOLB:BB) - Reuters: SOLB.BR
(http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=SOLB.BR)).

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent
information technology and business process services firm in the
world. Approximately 65,000 professionals serve thousands of global
clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas, Europe
and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of services,
including high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration,
application development and maintenance, infrastructure management,
as well as 150 IP-based services and solutions. With annual revenue
in excess of C$10 billion and an order backlog exceeding C$20
billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).
Website: http://www.cgi.com.

Investors and media: Lorne Gorber, Executive Vice-President,
Global Communications and Investor Relations, lorne.gorber@cgi.com,
+1-514-841-3355 ; Media: Audrey Le Carour, Director, Communications,
France, presse.fr@cgi.com , +33-0-11-33-157-87-47-02

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