In 1996, the name was simplified to Cap Gemini with a new group logo.

All operating companies worldwide were re-branded to operate as Cap Gemini.

The contract is Cap Gemini's largest in the health care sector.

The $12 million project collapsed last year when Cap Gemini, the vendor, could not make it work during a test.

Similarly, there is no question within Cap Gemini who is boss.

The French government has since removed Cap Gemini from the project.

In 1998 the company's finance and banking division was sold to Cap Gemini.

Last week, Cap Gemini reported its first quarterly revenue growth in more than two years.

A spokeswoman for Cap Gemini in Paris did not return a call seeking comment.

Like other technology consultants, Cap Gemini has fallen on hard times.