CGI completes Apside deal to expand European tech reach
BOULOGNE-BILLIANCOURT, FRANCE — In a significant move to solidify its position in the European digital transformation market, global IT consulting firm CGI has announced its acquisition of France-based Apside.
The deal, expected to close in June 2025, will integrate Apside’s 2,500 professionals into CGI’s extensive operations, creating a formidable force in high-growth areas like AI and cloud computing.
CGI strengthens European presence with Apside
The acquisition of Apside is a strategic masterstroke for CGI that increases its presence and presence in Europe by a huge margin. Apside also boasts a 50-year history and a well-established presence, with 28 offices across 6 countries, providing CGI with a robust structure to further its operations.
This action is specifically targeted at gaining a bigger market of the European digital transformation that is expected to increase at a 7.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2030 due to regulatory requirements and corporate investments in technology.
“We are delighted to welcome Apside’s talented team to CGI. Our companies share a culture and common values focused on innovation, responsibility, commitment and putting our employees at the heart of everything we do,” said Caroline de Grandmaison, President of CGI’s France operations.
Through its high presence in France and experience in major industries, such as manufacturing and financial services, CGI will greatly diversify its geographic risk and ultimately reduce its dependence on North American markets.
This is one of the major elements of CGI’s long-term strategy, positioning the new enterprise to provide end-to-end solutions to complex digital issues for a significantly large number of clients throughout the continent.
Boosting AI, cloud, and cybersecurity capabilities
In addition to the expansion, this acquisition increases the capabilities of CGI in the most in-demand areas of technology. The existing capabilities of CGI are directly complemented by Apside, which brings proven technical expertise in the fields of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
This results in the creation of a more comprehensive and competitive portfolio of services. The merger enables the integration of Apside’s specialized AI-driven analytics and cloud-native solutions into the global delivery model of CGI.
This fusion creates a powerful cross-border alliance, enabling the combined firm to offer a complete “digital stack” to a global audience.
Meanwhile, current CGI clients worldwide can also access Apside’s AI and cybersecurity solutions, which are specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of EU regulations. This is likely to generate innovation, foster stronger client relationships, and unlock new revenue streams.
CGI ranked #4 in OA500 2025, an objective index of the world’s 500 top outsourcing companies.
