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NASBA launches long-term collaboration with CGI for managed IT servicesAccounting profession regulatory association enters into multi-year agreement with IT provider for technology and IT services FAIRFAX, VA, Dec. 12, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announced a long-term agreement for IT management and software services that will allow the association to focus on its core mission of enhancing the effectiveness and advancing the common interests of the state boards of accountancy as they license and regulate U.S. certified public accountants and firms nationwide. "We are excited about our collaboration with CGI and the opportunity to work with an industry expert in the delivery, management and governance of end-to-end IT services, as we focus even more intently on the NASBA mission and strengthen our ongoing commitment to members and stakeholders," said NASBA President and CEO Ken L. Bishop. "This collaboration will not only provide access to some of the industry's most innovative professionals and technology, but also the ability to scale our IT capacity and capabilities." CGI will provide IT services inclusive of application development and maintenance, infrastructure operations and engineering, management of cloud services, end-user support and service desk. This will deliver increased predictability and transparency of IT project timeframes and costs while allowing access to technology advancements from CGI's ongoing investment in IT execution. CGI and NASBA will also implement a joint governance odel that will feature sustained reporting and analysis of performance at all levels of the association's critical IT systems. "We are proud to support NASBA and its members with services and solutions that not only leverage lessons learned from engagements around the world, but also offer the flexibility to respond to NASBA's evolving requirements. This relationship will bring together a diverse set of talented people to think, collaborate and innovate in order to achieve NASBA's strategic objectives," said Vijay Srinivasan, Senior Vice-President, CGI. "The ability to leverage a global knowledge base with our local presence, and continuously scale appropriately will help NASBA realize the most efficient and effective use of its vital IT systems." About NASBA About CGI
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