CGI announced the launch of a new high‑security sovereign AI and data services platform that is hosted in a Finland‑based data center and is fully compliant with the country’s KATAKRI national‑security audit criteria. The platform enables clients to develop and run large‑language‑model workloads in a KATAKRI‑certified environment, providing data sovereignty, strict security controls, and full client governance over all AI workloads.
The launch is part of CGI’s broader strategy to expand its secure, outcome‑based managed services portfolio. By offering a sovereign AI solution that can be accessed through an OpenAI‑compatible API, CGI positions itself to capture demand from both enterprise and public‑sector organizations that require on‑premises or hybrid AI deployments that meet national‑security standards. The new service is expected to open a new revenue stream in the high‑security AI segment, where data‑sensitive clients are increasingly seeking trusted, localized solutions.
Senior Vice‑President Jenni Mikkola said, “CGI helps clients assess different AI implementation options and select the most suitable approach for each use case. Our sovereign AI platform complements this by enabling organizations to operate data and AI applications within CGI’s data centers in Finland, under client governance and control, in a KATAKRI‑certified setting.” The company’s local proximity model further strengthens its ability to partner with clients across industry sectors, according to President Niraj Sood, who highlighted the firm’s unique positioning to address evolving data‑protection, security, and sovereignty requirements.
KATAKRI is a set of security audit criteria that Finnish public‑sector and defense organizations must meet to handle classified or sensitive information. Compliance ensures that data and systems are protected in accordance with national laws and that operations remain within Finnish borders, a requirement that is becoming increasingly important in the context of geopolitical concerns and data‑protection mandates worldwide.
The launch signals CGI’s commitment to providing secure AI solutions for governments and regulated industries. By delivering a trusted, localized platform, CGI is poised to capture a growing market for sovereign AI services, reinforcing its competitive edge in the European market and supporting its long‑term growth strategy in secure, outcome‑based managed services.
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