Logica to be acquired by CGI for £1.7bn

Peter Gothard
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Last of the major UK IT services companies sells out

Logica has accepted a £1.7bn bid by Canadian IT services and consulting company CGI Group. The IT services company has been considered an acquisition target for some time. After enjoying impressive...

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