CGI and NetApp deepen global alliance

NetApp Keystone will power CGI’s block storage solutions within its shared services platform as part of an expansion of the companies’ global alliance partnership. Under the new phase of the alliance, CGI and NetApp will co-design, deliver, and operate best-of-breed solutions that support clients’ evolving digital needs. CGI will deliver services on behalf of NetApp, while NetApp will partner with CGI to deliver enterprise-grade data and storage services that enable flexible, consumption-based solutions for joint clients across industries.

Together, CGI and NetApp will help organisations modernise IT infrastructure, improve data management, and advance AI initiatives across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. By combining the power of the NetApp platform to help customers build intelligent data infrastructure supported by scalable storage capabilities with CGI’s expertise in digital transformation, cloud, AI, and managed services, clients can strengthen operational efficiency, enhance cybersecurity, and accelerate innovation.

NetApp Keystone is a subscription-based service that accelerates critical block workloads with intelligent data management and high availability across data centres and cloud environments, delivered on storage with built-in security that provides real-time threat detection, protection and recovery.

 “The expansion of our partnership with NetApp reflects a strong commitment on both sides to drive meaningful outcomes for our clients,” said Virginia Williams, Senior VP and Business Unit Leader, US Northwest Operations at CGI, one of the largest independent technology and professional services firms in the world. 

“The technology, expertise and innovation offered by this powerful alliance will continue to help clients modernise their IT environments, become more data-driven and prepare for AI at scale.”  

“By expanding our partnership with CGI, we’re enabling our shared customers to build a resilient, secure solution that delivers consistent performance and intelligent data management for their most critical workloads,” said Alvaro Celis, Chief Partner and Ecosystem Officer at NetApp. 

“Working side-by-side, CGI and NetApp will continue to empower organisations to achieve better business outcomes through an intelligent data infrastructure that simplifies hybrid cloud adoption and securely unlocks greater value from their data.”

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