Updated Brand and Tagline “Transformation Accelerated” Reflect Commitment to Drive Client Success and Company’s Strategic Plan With Digital Transformation Offerings
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTG (NASDAQ: CTG), a leading provider of IT services and solutions in North America and Western Europe, today shared further details about the Company’s ongoing investments in advanced digital solutions and service offerings, including world-class digital leadership and expertise; innovative tools and methodologies; and adaptable delivery model options—all aimed to accelerate project momentum and the achievement of desired IT and business outcomes for CTG clients.
Today’s announcement follows CTG’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results, which underscored the continued success of the Company’s objectives of improving operating performance and profitability. CTG also unveiled an updated brand and new tagline—Transformation Accelerated—to unequivocally communicate its promise to help clients innovate faster and achieve more with their digital initiatives.
“The marketplace couldn’t be clearer—at a time when digital transformation has never been more critical, our clients need a partner like CTG,” said Filip Gydé, CTG President and CEO. “CTG’s strategy builds on a long-standing track record for delivering successful projects on time and on budget, with a focus on digital capabilities that help our clients innovate faster, make data-driven decisions, create better experiences for customers, and, ultimately, realize tangible business performance improvements.”
CTG is focusing its investments in four strategic areas:
| • | Industry-leading talent. CTG is assembling a world-class team of multi-disciplinary professionals who are developing and delivering digital solutions at scale. Recent notable hires and promotions include security and cloud software expert Brett Hunt; application and testing expert Tanya Johnson; cloud transformation expert Phaedra Divras; application and testing expert Pieter Vanhaecke; and digital strategist and transformation expert Olivier Saucin's promotion to Vice President, CTG Global Solutions. CTG also recently announced seasoned industry executive and digital strategist Raj Rajgopal joined the Company’s Board of Directors. |
| • | Breakthrough digital transformation offerings. CTG is growing its portfolio of digital transformation solutions, underpinned by the Company’s leadership in Agile and DevSecOps, Internet of Things (IoT), Intelligent Automation, Data and Analytics, Cloud, and Automated Testing. Solution areas include: |
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| • | Innovative tools and methodologies. Through continued investments in tools, training programs, and methodologies, CTG helps clients increase speed-to-market, maximize innovation, and support high-performance IT professionals. |
| • | Global delivery network. CTG continues to expand its global network of Delivery Centers, providing access to world-class talent and a strategic delivery platform for a broad spectrum of IT solutions, including process automation, application development and maintenance, testing, infrastructure and cloud solutions management and maintenance, service desk, and operations. The Company currently operates Delivery Centers in North America, South America, Western Europe, and India. |
“CTG’s growing portfolio of innovative IT solutions and services, and our ongoing investments in world-class talent and global delivery capabilities, are made with one overarching goal in mind: fast-tracking our clients' success with their organization’s digital strategies and projects,” said Saucin.
In addition to its organic business development initiatives, CTG will continue to employ a proven strategy of targeted acquisitions that enhance existing capabilities or provide new digital solutions, capitalizing on opportunities to grow the client base and drive shareholder value.
About CTG
CTG is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services that accelerate clients’ project momentum and achievement of their desired IT and business outcomes. We have earned a reputation as a reliable, results-driven partner focused on improved data-driven decision-making, meaningful business performance improvements, new and enhanced customer experiences, and continuous innovation. CTG has operations in North America, South America, Western Europe, and India. The Company regularly posts news and other important information online at www.ctg.com.
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