Consulting services giant completes takeover of tech and engineering consultant

IT and business consulting services firm, CGI, has completed its previously reported acquisition of BJSS, a Leeds-headquartered technology and engineering consultancy.

The deal is intended to align with CGI’s strategy to expand its consulting-led services and drive innovation in cloud, AI, data analytics, and software engineering for commercial and public sector clients.

Tara McGeehan, president, CGI UK & Australia, said: “We are really pleased to welcome all of the new joiners from BJSS, whose deep expertise in digital engineering enhances CGI’s collective ability to deliver industry-leading technology solutions and advisory services to clients across the UK.

“With the integration of BJSS’s deep technical expertise and strong market presence, CGI continues to strengthen its ability to help clients navigate complex digital transformations, accelerate innovation and achieve measurable outcomes aligned with their strategic goals.”

BJSS’s 2,400 professionals will join CGI’s global network of 91,000 consultants and professionals, bringing the number of CGI employees located in the UK to over 8,500.

The integration of BJSS into CGI’s UK operations is also designed to enable expanded service offerings and deeper collaboration with clients, particularly in the retail, financial services, healthcare, energy, and public sectors.

Founded in 1993, BJSS is one of the UK’s largest independent IT and software engineering consultancies.

It posted revenues of £300.7m and adjusted operating profit of £54.4m in its latest public Annual Report for the period up until April 2023.

It delivers large-scale software systems and addresses technology challenges through services such as technology strategy and delivery, customer experience design, managed services, software engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), data and insights, cloud and platform solutions, and cybersecurity services.