Altair Partners with CGI to Drive IT Modernization

Altair is partnering with CGI, a large independent IT and business consulting services firm. The partnership aims to accelerate IT modernization and digital transformation for organizations globally, according to the companies.

At the heart of this partnership is the data science software found in the Altair RapidMiner data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) platform, including Altair AI Studio and Altair SLC, a SAS language compiler.

Altair SLC empowers organizations to move to a modern analytics platform with minimal business impact, the company explains. It runs programs written in SAS language without translation or any third-party products or licenses required. Its support for Python, R, and SQL—and the ability to combine program modules built in any of these languages—makes it one way to facilitate major migration projects as well as maintain libraries of SAS language programs at reduced cost.

"This partnership is further evidence of our commitment to helping organizations advance their digital transformation efforts through best-in-class data science and AI-driven technologies," says Stephanie Buckner, chief operating officer, Altair. "Collaborating with an experienced, trusted, and forward-thinking partner like CGI further bolsters our efforts and helps our customers unlock new opportunities to achieve their boldest goals."

Altair's software capabilities, complemented by CGI's business and strategic IT consulting expertise—including use of AI—will enable clients to navigate complex IT landscapes and legacy systems, companies report. Leveraging the Altair RapidMiner platform to accelerate the adoption of AI solutions, clients will enhance operational efficiencies and business outcomes in industries like finance, healthcare, hospitality and retail.

"CGI's scientific rigor and human-centric AI approach, combined with Altair's solutions, empowers organizations to advance their modernization and digital strategy to realize both immediate and enduring business value from their AI investments," says Douglas Vargo, vice president, consulting services, CGI.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.