07:15 AM EDT, 04/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Independent IT and business consulting services firm CGI (GIB-A.TO) is launching a high-security sovereign AI and data services platform in Finland, the company said on Monday.

The service offers a deployment model delivered from a Finland-based data center, and provides a KATAKRI-compliant (Finland's national security auditing criteria) environment for organizations to develop and operate AI applications, Monday's statement noted.

"Generative AI offers significant potential for innovation and efficiency, and organizations are currently evaluating different ways to integrate AI into their overall architecture. CGI's high-security AI platform provides a trusted alternative to public cloud and hybrid solutions, enabling clients to adopt AI quickly and securely while maintaining strong control over their data and environment, said CGI Finland's Jenni Mikkola, senior vice president and leader for global technology operations.

CGI shares closed down $0.70, to $99.34 on Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.