CGI Named Major Contender in Everest Group's 2025 PEAK Matrix® for GCC Capabilities
CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB), recognized as one of the largest independent IT and business consulting firms globally, has attained the status of Major Contender in the Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. This accolade highlights CGI's exceptional capabilities in establishing and transforming Global Capability Centers (GCC) in India.
Recognition for Extensive GCC Support
This recognition underscores CGI's commitment to providing end-to-end support for Global Capability Centers, which aligns with clients’ strategic priorities. By leveraging flexible frameworks and a wealth of skilled talent, the firm enables clients to establish, scale, and modernize GCCs effectively. The result is the development of agile, innovation-driven hubs poised to enhance digital transformation efforts and integrate AI into operations.
Expert Insights on Operational Excellence
Rakesh Aerath, President of Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence at CGI, stated, "In India, we are uniquely positioned to help clients unlock the full potential of their GCCs—from operational excellence to large-scale transformation." He emphasized that the recognition from Everest Group reflects CGI's skilled talent and delivery capabilities, which facilitate accelerated digital transformation and enhanced resilience through AI-powered operations.
Strategic Investment in Technology Operations
CGI's annual global proprietary research indicates a growing trend among organizations to focus on both innovation and efficiency. Many are planning to invest in expanding their technology operations centers to support their digital transformation objectives. Amar Aswatha, Senior Vice-President of Global Business Engineering at CGI, noted, "This recognition highlights CGI's two decades of helping clients build outcome-driven, AI-enabled GCCs." He further explained that CGI’s approach combines a proximity model with managed services, allowing clients to treat GCCs as extensions of their enterprises.
Understanding the Everest Group PEAK Matrix® Assessment
The Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® Assessments evaluate service providers based on their capabilities and market impact. Utilizing inputs from service providers, client feedback, and industry data, this framework assesses a provider's ability to support everything from setup to operational excellence and strategic transformation.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading independent IT and business consulting services firm globally. With approximately 94,000 professionals, CGI offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes strategic IT consulting, systems integration, managed IT services, and business process services. The company reported a revenue of CA$15.91 billion for fiscal 2025, with its shares traded under symbols GIB.A on the TSX and GIB on the NYSE. For more information, visit cgi.com.
Conclusion
CGI's recognition as a Major Contender in Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® Assessment demonstrates its capabilities in supporting clients in the establishment and transformation of Global Capability Centers in India. This acknowledgment not only reflects CGI’s dedication to innovation and client success but also underscores the importance of strategic digital transformation in today’s business landscape.