IGM Financial selects Eviden to provide cloud computing services

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IGM Financial selects Eviden to provide cloud computing services

Paris, France – April 3, 2024 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security, today announces it has been selected by IGM Financial Inc. (IGM) (TSX: IGM), one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies, for a one-year contract to migrate its current data center assets to a modern, agile and secure solution built on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud platforms.

Eviden will help advance IGM’s ongoing digital transformation by supporting its move to cloud, leveraging Eviden’s Cloudamize Studio Suite of tools, Cloud Migration Center and modernization expertise.

With risk assessments critical to the client’s process, Eviden’s expertise in implementing a scalable, agile architecture will enable IGM to mitigate risk and provide enhanced visibility for reporting and remediation. The combined delivery of solutions will provide IGM a cloud-native model that will help drive return of investments and business outcomes through enhanced control, speed and scalability.

“The emphasis on the Eviden partnerships across clients and hyperscalers signifies a strategic alliance focused on bringing together specialized skills and knowledge to ensure a successful and efficient transformation process,” said Ed Nemes, Head of Canada at Eviden, Atos Group. “This collaboration strengthens our position in the Canadian financial services market and also serves as a cornerstone for IGM's endeavor to not only modernize its technology platforms, but also to position itself for sustained and innovative technology operations in the rapidly evolving business landscape.”

“We’re delighted to be working with Eviden, whose depth of expertise will help to advance and modernize our technology infrastructure,” said Sam Burns, Chief Information Officer, IGM Financial. “This is another important step in our ongoing digital transformation journey that will enable us to better serve the financial needs of Canadians.”

Eviden has longstanding relationships and expertise with leading public cloud companies, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, allowing for customized digital approaches for its customers who seek various solutions. In January, Eviden announced its five-year partnership with Microsoft to drive digital transformation and empower businesses with advanced technologies, and in November, to help clients across industries move to the cloud and facilitate their use of Azure OpenAI Service.