Volkswagen Group and CGI deepen global collaboration
Volkswagen Group and CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB) announce the deepening of their global collaboration through the launch of MARV1N, a new development unit for Group-wide digitalization projects. This initiative aims to strengthen Volkswagen's IT infrastructure and accelerate software development processes.
By 2026, Volkswagen plans to modernize its IT system landscape by replacing hundreds of legacy systems with more powerful, scalable solutions. The collaboration through MARV1N, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI Germany, will focus initially on Technical Development projects, particularly accelerating data-driven function development for new vehicle projects.
The partnership is expected to enable faster processes, reduce IT-related operating costs, and ensure knowledge retention within Volkswagen through dedicated teams working exclusively on Group projects. A key initiative includes developing a cross-company IT system to consolidate electrical/electronic architecture and software functions data, aimed at accelerating software updates and digital products development.
Volkswagen Group e CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB) annunciano il potenziamento della loro collaborazione globale attraverso il lancio di MARV1N, una nuova unità di sviluppo per progetti di digitalizzazione a livello di Gruppo. Questa iniziativa mira a rafforzare l'infrastruttura IT di Volkswagen e ad accelerare i processi di sviluppo software.
Entro il 2026, Volkswagen prevede di modernizzare il proprio panorama dei sistemi IT sostituendo centinaia di sistemi legacy con soluzioni più potenti e scalabili. La collaborazione attraverso MARV1N, una controllata interamente di CGI Germania, si concentrerà inizialmente su progetti di Sviluppo Tecnico, in particolare accelerando lo sviluppo di funzioni basate sui dati per nuovi progetti di veicoli.
Si prevede che la partnership consenta processi più rapidi, riduca i costi operativi legati all'IT e garantisca la retention delle conoscenze all'interno di Volkswagen attraverso team dedicati che lavorano esclusivamente su progetti di Gruppo. Una delle iniziative chiave include lo sviluppo di un sistema IT interaziendale per consolidare i dati dell'architettura elettrica/elettronica e delle funzioni software, con l'obiettivo di accelerare gli aggiornamenti software e lo sviluppo di prodotti digitali.
Volkswagen Group y CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB) anuncian el fortalecimiento de su colaboración global a través del lanzamiento de MARV1N, una nueva unidad de desarrollo para proyectos de digitalización a nivel de Grupo. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo fortalecer la infraestructura de TI de Volkswagen y acelerar los procesos de desarrollo de software.
Para 2026, Volkswagen planea modernizar su paisaje de sistemas de TI reemplazando cientos de sistemas heredados por soluciones más potentes y escalables. La colaboración a través de MARV1N, una subsidiaria de propiedad total de CGI Alemania, se centrará inicialmente en proyectos de Desarrollo Técnico, particularmente acelerando el desarrollo de funciones basadas en datos para nuevos proyectos de vehículos.
Se espera que la asociación permita procesos más rápidos, reduzca los costos operativos relacionados con TI y garantice la retención del conocimiento dentro de Volkswagen mediante equipos dedicados que trabajen exclusivamente en proyectos del Grupo. Una iniciativa clave incluye el desarrollo de un sistema de TI interempresarial para consolidar datos de arquitectura eléctrica/electrónica y funciones de software, con el objetivo de acelerar las actualizaciones de software y el desarrollo de productos digitales.
폭스바겐 그룹과 CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB)가 MARV1N의 출범을 통해 글로벌 협력을 심화한다고 발표했습니다. 이는 그룹 전체의 디지털화 프로젝트를 위한 새로운 개발 유닛입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 폭스바겐의 IT 인프라를 강화하고 소프트웨어 개발 프로세스를 가속화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
2026년까지 폭스바겐은 수백 개의 레거시 시스템을 보다 강력하고 확장 가능한 솔루션으로 교체하여 IT 시스템 환경을 현대화할 계획입니다. CGI 독일의 완전 자회사인 MARV1N을 통한 협업은 초기에는 기술 개발 프로젝트에 초점을 맞추고 있으며, 특히 새로운 차량 프로젝트를 위한 데이터 기반 기능 개발을 가속화하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
이 파트너십은 더 빠른 프로세스를 가능하게 하고, IT 관련 운영 비용을 줄이며, 그룹 프로젝트에 전념하는 전담 팀을 통해 폭스바겐 내의 지식 유지를 보장할 것으로 기대됩니다. 주요 이니셔티브 중 하나는 전기/전자 아키텍처 및 소프트웨어 기능 데이터를 통합하기 위한 교차 회사 IT 시스템 개발로, 이는 소프트웨어 업데이트 및 디지털 제품 개발을 가속화하는 데 목적이 있습니다.
Volkswagen Group et CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB) annoncent le renforcement de leur collaboration mondiale à travers le lancement de MARV1N, une nouvelle unité de développement pour des projets de numérisation à l'échelle du groupe. Cette initiative vise à renforcer l'infrastructure informatique de Volkswagen et à accélérer les processus de développement logiciel.
D'ici 2026, Volkswagen prévoit de moderniser son paysage de systèmes informatiques en remplaçant des centaines de systèmes hérités par des solutions plus puissantes et évolutives. La collaboration via MARV1N, une filiale à part entière de CGI Allemagne, se concentrera initialement sur des projets de développement technique, en particulier l'accélération du développement de fonctions basées sur les données pour de nouveaux projets de véhicules.
Partenariat devrait permettre des processus plus rapides, réduire les coûts d'exploitation liés à l'informatique et garantir la rétention des connaissances au sein de Volkswagen grâce à des équipes dédiées travaillant exclusivement sur des projets de groupe. Une initiative clé consiste à développer un système informatique inter-entreprises pour consolider les données relatives à l'architecture électrique/électronique et aux fonctions logicielles, dans le but d'accélérer les mises à jour logicielles et le développement de produits numériques.
Volkswagen Group und CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB) geben bekannt, dass sie ihre globale Zusammenarbeit durch die Einführung von MARV1N, einer neuen Entwicklungseinheit für gruppenweite Digitalisierungsprojekte, vertiefen. Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, die IT-Infrastruktur von Volkswagen zu stärken und die Softwareentwicklungsprozesse zu beschleunigen.
Bis 2026 plant Volkswagen, seine IT-Systemlandschaft zu modernisieren, indem Hunderte von Altsystemen durch leistungsfähigere, skalierbare Lösungen ersetzt werden. Die Zusammenarbeit über MARV1N, eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von CGI Deutschland, wird sich zunächst auf technische Entwicklungsprojekte konzentrieren, insbesondere auf die Beschleunigung der datengetriebenen Funktionsentwicklung für neue Fahrzeugprojekte.
Die Partnerschaft wird voraussichtlich schnellere Prozesse ermöglichen, die IT-bezogenen Betriebskosten senken und das Wissen innerhalb von Volkswagen durch dedizierte Teams, die ausschließlich an Gruppenprojekten arbeiten, sichern. Eine Schlüsselinitiative umfasst die Entwicklung eines unternehmensübergreifenden IT-Systems zur Konsolidierung von Daten zur elektrischen/elektronischen Architektur und den Softwarefunktionen, um Software-Updates und die Entwicklung digitaler Produkte zu beschleunigen.
- Strategic partnership to modernize and streamline IT infrastructure by 2026
- Expected reduction in IT-related operating costs
- Exclusive dedication of MARV1N teams to Volkswagen projects ensuring knowledge retention
- Development of centralized data management system for faster software updates
- Significant IT legacy system replacement indicates current infrastructure inefficiencies
- Heavy dependence on external partner for critical IT infrastructure development
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This strategic partnership marks a pivotal expansion of CGI's enterprise-level service portfolio, particularly significant for shareholders as it represents a high-value, long-term revenue stream through the newly created MARV1N subsidiary. The exclusive nature of the partnership with Volkswagen Group, one of the world's largest automakers, provides CGI with several strategic advantages:
- Recurring Revenue Stability: The dedicated development unit model ensures a steady, predictable revenue flow, highly valued in the IT services sector
- Strategic Positioning: This positions CGI as a key player in the automotive industry's digital transformation, potentially opening doors to similar partnerships with other manufacturers
- Knowledge Accumulation: The deep integration with VW's core processes creates valuable intellectual property and industry expertise that can be leveraged across CGI's global operations
The partnership's focus on modernizing VW's IT infrastructure, particularly the consolidation of legacy systems by 2026, represents a multi-year engagement that could significantly impact CGI's revenue growth. The emphasis on Technical Development and data-driven function development aligns with high-margin, specialized services that typically command premium pricing in the IT consulting sector.
For CGI investors, this partnership demonstrates the company's ability to secure transformative deals with major global enterprises, potentially setting a precedent for similar arrangements with other automotive manufacturers undergoing digital transformation. The creation of a dedicated subsidiary also suggests a strategic evolution in CGI's business model, moving beyond traditional consulting to more integrated, long-term partnership structures that could provide enhanced shareholder value through stable, recurring revenue streams.
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- Partners initiate development unit for Volkswagen Group-wide digitalization projects
- Goal is fast and efficient software development for new IT systems at Volkswagen
- Board Member at Volkswagen Group for IT, Hauke Stars: "Collaboration is a further step to secure the increasing demand for software development performance in the Volkswagen Group"
The Volkswagen Group is advancing the modernization of its IT system landscape. By 2026, the company aims to replace hundreds of legacy systems with fewer but more powerful and scalable new developments across the Group. This is expected to enable faster processes and significantly reduce IT-related operating costs. To achieve this goal, Volkswagen Group is strengthening its software development capabilities. This is primarily being done through the consistent expansion of its international subsidiaries and through new cooperation models with selected partners.
"For the development and production of modern products, we need modern IT systems. At the Volkswagen Group, we are therefore working on our system landscape of the future: powerful, cross-brand, and scalable", said Hauke Stars, Board Member at Volkswagen Group for IT. "Our deepened collaboration with CGI is a further step to secure the increasing demand for software development performance in the Volkswagen Group."
Therefore, CGI and Volkswagen Group are initiating the entity MARV1N as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI Germany.
"Through this strategic partnership, we will further deepen our strong relationship with Volkswagen as we collaborate to accelerate Volkswagen Group's business outcomes in line with their digitalization vision and strategy," said François Boulanger, CGI President and CEO. "As part of this new strategic partnership, our software architects, developers and consultants will deliver services and solutions grounded in both technology expertise and knowledge of manufacturing business processes. We look forward to bringing CGI's proven best practices, global capabilities and technology innovation to this new joint initiative."
Volkswagen expects several benefits from this cooperation model. MARV1N employees will dedicate their software expertise exclusively to projects within the Volkswagen Group, accelerating development processes. Additionally, by working intensively and long-term on these projects, the teams will acquire a deep understanding of the core processes and software products within the Volkswagen Group. Through close integration of the teams, Volkswagen ensures the retention of this know-how within the company.
The MARV1N teams are initially focusing on projects related to Technical Development at Volkswagen, which is a key area in the ongoing digitalization push in the Group. Their primary goal is to accelerate data-driven function development for new vehicle projects. For instance, a new cross-company IT system is being designed to consolidate data of all requirements related to electrical/electronic architecture and software functions, spanning from pre-series development to after-sales service. This central data management approach is expected to lead to faster development times for software updates and new digital products, such as Functions on Demand, for Volkswagen's customers.
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