Skip to main content
search

Who We Are

Home / Who We Are
CSI Group

Our History

CSI Group was founded in 1996, by a team of ex-Big 5 management consultants and seasoned IT professionals who shared a vision: to bring world-class consulting expertise to both the public and private sectors with greater agility, accountability, and impact.

With a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of government operations and corporate enterprises, our founding partners leveraged their experience at leading global consulting firms to create a client-focused alternative. They saw an opportunity to deliver the same strategic insight and technological acumen—but with a more responsive, cost-effective, and outcomes-oriented approach.

Our Journey

From our inception, CSI Consulting has grown steadily by forging long-term partnerships and delivering measurable results. Our early projects in public sector transformation, enterprise IT strategy, and complex systems integration quickly established us as a trusted advisor to federal, provincial, and municipal governments across Canada.

In parallel, we built a strong presence globally, helping financial institutions, energy companies, and large enterprises navigate digital transformation, adopt emerging technologies, and optimize operations.

Milestones

1996

CSI Consulting is founded in Toronto, Canada — launching our journey to transform how businesses use technology.

1997–2000

Our Y2K specialists support Canada’s leading enterprises with system readiness, risk mitigation, and large-scale ERP implementations.

2000

CSI Software PVT (India) is established as our global delivery hub, focusing on cost optimization, ITIL best practices, and business continuity across Asia.

2000

CSI expands into the U.S. market with the launch of CSI America.

2003–2008

CSI guides clients through SOX compliance, IT controls audits, and financial systems assurance — laying foundations for secure, accountable operations.

2005

CSI Group acquires Bates Project Management, a pioneer in project management excellence. This adds deep expertise in enterprise program delivery and training.

2005–2009

CSI leads enterprise integration initiatives, leveraging Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) to break down legacy silos and build modular, reusable digital systems.

2006

CSI eSecure is launched; a dedicated enterprise risk and cybersecurity practice.

2007

CSI Networks is founded to deliver modern, scalable IT infrastructure solutions built for evolving business needs.

2008

CSI expands further with the formation of CSI UK, serving clients across the UK and European Union.

2010–2012

CSI’s Agile and DevOps consultants help clients shift from rigid waterfall models to collaborative, iterative delivery approaches.

2010–2015

CSI drives end-to-end cloud transformations — from strategy and architecture to secure migration, operations, and enablement.

2015–2018

CSI Digital is launched to help clients turn big data into strategic insight and customer intelligence.

2017–2019

CSI ramps up focus on cybersecurity, GDPR compliance, and enterprise data privacy in response to global regulatory shifts.

2019–2021

CSI helps organizations explore the frontier of tech innovation — building capabilities in AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, and edge computing.

2020–2022

CSI helps unify SaaS platforms and cloud-native applications into cohesive, intelligent business processes.

2023

CSI launches new service lines focused on AI strategy, prompt engineering, and automation powered by generative AI — redefining digital transformation.

Today

CSI Group is a global consulting firm delivering strategic and technical expertise across industries — powered by a connected network of consultants, innovators, and technology leaders.