The combination of Bricsnet’s industry leading COTS technology for management of real estate transactions, construction projects, maintenance, facility services, occupancy, utilization and other workplace activities with CGI’s expertise in business processes, transformation, technology integrations and corporate services provides clients with an end-to-end solution for effective control of costs and operational issues around their real estate holdings, which often are the most expensive and complex assets in the corporate portfolio.
“As part of enhancing CGI’s real estate practice with an IWMS partner, we conducted a rigorous evaluation of the top players in the real estate market, and determined that Bricsnet was the best fit – in terms of IWMS COTS functions, and corporate culture – to become our long-term technology partner in the real estate services market,” said Hicham Adra, Senior Vice-President and GM of CGI, adding that selection criteria included functionality, adherence to standards, integration capabilities, market position and a shared client base. “Our work together is fulfilling the individual goals of both companies, while allowing us to forge a new, shared real estate services vision.”
The partnership between Bricsnet and CGI has been conceived as a close, working relationship extending well beyond the traditional areas of marketing and sales. CGI resources have been trained in Bricsnet technology and are already working alongside Bricsnet’s internal team in professional services, product development, and engineering. The contributions from CGI are providing Bricsnet better service in managing customer engagements as well as improved speed to market in new, enhanced product offerings. CGI personnel have achieved a level of expertise in Bricsnet technology that enables them to lead implementation efforts for clients worldwide, expanding the global reach for Bricsnet technology solutions.
“Our partnership with CGI started well over a year ago and is yielding extraordinary benefits,” said Hector Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO of Bricsnet. “CGI brings a wealth of top-quality talent to the table moving this relationship well beyond the typical partnership formed to implement the platform of a software provider. This alliance brings our companies together in a way that uniquely serves the needs of the real estate market.”
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 25,500 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India. CGI's fiscal 2008 revenue was $3.7 billion and at September 30, 2008, CGI's order backlog was $11.6 billion. CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: www.cgi.com.
About Bricsnet
Bricsnet's business was founded in 1986 and helps large corporations improve profits by more effectively managing all aspects of their workplace (including buildings, land, space, people, assets, and systems. Bricsnet Enterprise and Bricsnet Retail, leading Integrated Workplace Management Systems, provide fast, pragmatic and innovative solutions to increasing shareholder value. Bricsnet ProjectCenter provides easy-to-use, powerful online collaboration and workflow for management of large and small projects. For more information, contact Bricsnet at 415-321-2650 or visit www.bricsnet.com.
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