The CGI and AgVantis partnership marks a major step toward modern technology for the people who fund American agriculture. On Aug. 25, 2026, CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world’s largest independent technology and professional services firms, announced a long-term strategic partnership with AgVantis, Inc. AgVantis is a leading technology and business services provider that serves members and partners of the U.S. Farm Credit System. Announced from St. Louis, the deal builds on an existing relationship and aims to help Farm Credit institutions modernize operations and serve rural communities better.
Why the CGI and AgVantis Partnership Matters to Farmers
Farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders depend on the Farm Credit System for loans and financial support. However, the technology behind that lending must keep pace with a fast-changing digital world. This partnership pairs AgVantis’ deep agricultural industry expertise with CGI’s global technology and consulting capabilities. As a result, Farm Credit institutions can accelerate digital innovation while continuing to focus on the people who work the land.
The collaboration also supports AgVantis as it shifts from a large-scale technology transformation program to a sustainable operating model built for long-term growth. Because that transition can be complex, CGI will provide steady technology services designed to keep momentum going. Consequently, lenders gain a more stable foundation without losing sight of their agricultural mission.
What the Partnership Will Deliver
CGI will provide technology services spanning cloud, application development, data and analytics, and AI-ready data platforms. In plain terms, AI-ready data platforms organize and prepare information so that artificial intelligence tools can use it effectively. Therefore, Farm Credit institutions could make faster, smarter decisions in the years ahead. Additionally, these services expand AgVantis’ technology capabilities while keeping the evolving needs of farmers front and center.
The work also targets security, resiliency, and faster digital delivery. Meanwhile, the goal remains practical: help agricultural lenders and rural communities thrive. For example, stronger security protects sensitive borrower information, while improved resiliency keeps systems running when producers need them most.
Leaders Share Their Vision for the CGI and AgVantis Partnership
Company leaders framed the CGI and AgVantis partnership as a shared commitment to rural America. “Our partnership with AgVantis represents a shared commitment to helping Farm Credit institutions thrive in an increasingly digital world,” said John Wirth, Senior Vice-President and Business Unit Leader, CGI. He added that the two companies will help Farm Credit associations modernize operations, enhance security and resiliency, and accelerate digital delivery. Furthermore, he said the effort combines industry insight with global technology expertise to build a scalable foundation for the future.
AgVantis leadership echoed that message. “AgVantis has built a trusted reputation by helping Farm Credit institutions with technology solutions that strengthen agricultural lending and support rural America,” said Justin Schwanke, Chief Executive Officer of AgVantis. By combining industry expertise with CGI’s global scale, he said, the companies aim to accelerate innovation and deliver greater value to the Farm Credit organizations they serve.
A Closer Look at the Companies Behind the Deal
CGI brings serious scale to this collaboration. Founded in 1976, the firm employs 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe. Its work ranges from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT, business process services, and intellectual property solutions. Moreover, CGI reported fiscal 2025 revenue of CA$15.91 billion, and its shares trade on both the TSX and the NYSE.
AgVantis, meanwhile, focuses squarely on agriculture. The company supports lending that strengthens rural America, which makes it a natural fit for CGI’s broad capabilities. Together, the two organizations blend local relationships with global technology reach.
What Farmers and Agribusiness Leaders Should Watch Next
The CGI and AgVantis partnership signals that agricultural finance is investing heavily in modern, AI-ready technology. In short, the two firms plan to modernize Farm Credit operations, strengthen security, and speed digital delivery for lenders nationwide. This matters because better technology can translate into faster loans and stronger service for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Finally, producers should watch how quickly these upgrades reach their local Farm Credit associations, since real results will ultimately show up in the day-to-day experience of borrowers. This story is based on a press release from PR Newswire on behalf of CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
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