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Cognizant and German multi-sector trading company BayWa AG have kicked off a strategic partnership, supporting BayWa's digital transformation and IT service operations. As part of the five-year collaboration, Cognizant will take over the management of core IT services as well as a corresponding number of BayWa employees. By consolidating functions under Cognizant, BayWa is expected to benefit from increased efficiency and synergies as well as the introduction of modern technologies such as AI and automation. Together we look to create an IT landscape that's future-ready, scalable, and strengthening BayWa’s capacity for innovation.

Cognizant is excited to partner with UNFI, alongside our strategic alliance partner Databricks, to modernize UNFI’s enterprise data platform and push the boundaries of what data can do in CPG & retail. With Cognizant Ignition™, we’re helping UNFI reimagine the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and lay the foundations for a Unified Data Platform on the Databricks Lakehouse, bringing data, governance, AI and agility together so teams can move from reporting to reinvention. This collaboration is a milestone in our shared journey toward data driven innovation. If your EDW can’t keep up, it’s time to ignite.

AI is driving new benchmarks for enterprise growth. In his conversation with CNBC-TV18, our CEO Ravi Kumar S explores AI trends, IT spending, and how businesses can unlock value through an AI-powered pipeline. The future is intelligent—are you ready?

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S joins Ashmit Kumar to talk about everything AI. He talks about –  - AI trends in 2025 and 2026. - AI benchmarking - IT spending by enterprises  - AI revenue  - AI pipeline  - Hiring - Training and AI-ready-workforce #CNBCTV18At26 #ArtificialIntelligence #AI WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gMT9_DkR

Our CEO, Ravi Kumar S along with Rajesh V., Chairman & Managing Director, Cognizant India had the distinct privilege of meeting with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, for an inspiring conversation on accelerating AI adoption and advancing education and skill development to enhance AI capabilities and productivity. Our CEO also reaffirmed to the Prime Minister Cognizant’s continued commitment to India and apprised him of our plans to expand into emerging cities to promote equitable growth and talent development.

Cognizant has been named the top Leader in Everest Group's 2025 Enterprise Quality Engineering (QE) Services PEAK Matrix®. Among 52 providers assessed, we earned the highest position for our strategic vision, delivery strength and market impact. This recognition reflects the trust of our clients and the exceptional work of our QE and engineering teams. Our continued investment in AI-native quality engineering, modern SDET capabilities and advanced digital engineering keeps us at the forefront of innovation. We remain committed to elevating quality engineering worldwide and driving meaningful results for our clients. Read more: https://cgnz.at/6042tgt3n

As we mark International Volunteer Day, we're proud to recognize the Global Impact 100 – volunteers who have truly strengthened the places where we live and work and whose dedication continues to influence our associates and broader communities in meaningful ways. Across the globe, our volunteers blend compassion with expertise to uplift others and inspire lasting change. Today, we celebrate the people whose passion sets a new benchmark for impact. This year, they helped communities by: ✅ Building skills for an AI-powered future ✅ Mentoring tomorrow's innovators ✅ Opening doors to meaningful career pathways ✅ Delivering hope through donations and relief efforts We're honored to have these champions on our team and look forward to the positive change they'll continue to inspire. #BeCognizant #Cognizant2025GlobalImpact100

We are proud to be recognized as a Leader in the Avasant Internet of Things (IoT) Services 2025 RadarView™ Report. This acknowledgment highlights the depth of Cognizant’s IoT & Engineering practice and the measurable impact we’re driving across connected industries. Avasant cites Cognizant’s strength in: * IoT-led transformation at scale, powered by AI platforms, Neuro® Edge, and industry-specific solutions * Deep engineering expertise across embedded systems, smart manufacturing, intelligent products, and sustainability * A strong partner ecosystem, including AWS, AVEVA, Microsoft, PTC, Siemens, NVIDIA, Qualcomm and OMRON * End-to-end value chain coverage, from design and development to operations and continuous improvement * Industry accelerators enabling real-time intelligence across manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, energy and more A recognition that reflects our global engineering talent, our AI-enabled innovation centers, and our commitment to turning complex engineering into real business outcomes for clients worldwide. 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/e2xj5NdX #IoT #EngineeringExcellence #AI #SmartManufacturing #ConnectedProducts #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

AI is reshaping every job, every industry and every career path, and the biggest question isn’t “What can AI do?” It’s “How do we prepare people to thrive alongside it?” That’s why we launched Synapse, our global skilling initiative focused on expanding access to tech and AI-ready skills. After reaching more than 1 million people ahead of schedule, we’re raising our ambition. We’re committing to reach 2 million individuals globally by 2030. As CEO, Ravi Kumar S. shared, “The expansion of our Synapse commitment marks a significant step toward building a more future-ready workforce. Our bold commitment to reach two million individuals reflects the essential role Cognizant plays in enabling people around the globe to thrive in the AI-powered age.” Synapse will continue scaling AI learning pathways, workforce development, community programs and global partnerships, helping people everywhere prepare for what comes next. Read more: https://cgnz.at/6046tdWMY

Cognizant has been named a Leader by Gartner® in their 2025 Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services report. This recognition highlights our commitment to our clients, as we deliver AI-powered digital engineering at scale, grounded in deep industry knowledge and guided by our ISO-certified Responsible AI framework. Our approach ensures innovation that's ethical, impactful and built for long-term success. A huge thank you to our associates and partners who make this possible. We remain focused on creating real-world results through enterprise grade solutions and preparing our global workforce to thrive in an AI-enabled future. Read more: https://cgnz.at/6040tdu9p