- CGI (GIB, Financial) extends a 25-year partnership with Suffolk County, New York, for IT modernization.
- The project involves a transition to CGI Advantage® SaaS, enhancing efficiency and security.
- The modernization aims to free up county staff for strategic tasks while improving service delivery.
CGI (GIB) has announced the extension of its 25-year collaboration with Suffolk County, New York, focused on modernizing the county's financial and administrative systems. This initiative marks a significant shift towards using the latest version of CGI Advantage®, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.
The upgraded system will manage critical functions such as finance, vendor self-service, procurement, debt management, and advanced reporting. The transition to a cloud environment is designed to enhance operational resilience, bolster IT security, and reduce dependency on outdated legacy systems.
Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy highlighted CGI's integral role as a trusted partner, emphasizing the efficiency gains and improved service delivery the partnership promises. By adopting CGI Advantage®, the county aims to streamline operations and simplify workflows, enabling staff to focus on strategic initiatives instead of routine system maintenance.
James Titus, Vice-President, Consulting Services at CGI, reiterated the value of the modernization project, which aligns with Suffolk County's broader commitment to improving service outcomes and ensuring secure, resilient operations for the future.
