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Last week, we restarted our Chief AI and Data Officer Council series, which brings together senior industry leaders twice a year to exchange ideas and experiences that drive data & AI transformation. These insights and learnings will help shape our Data and AI strategy to adapt to real-world scenarios and help our clients achieve optimal results. We'd like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Stephanie Woerner and the MIT CISR (MIT Center for Information Systems Research) team for the renewed partnership, hosting us, and sharing your experiences and to Naveen Sharma for leading an insightful conversation.

We are thrilled to announce Cognizant has been named a leader in the 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Retail & CPG Services report. Recognizing us as a leader across all four quadrants -- Business Transformation Services, Digital Innovation Services, Platform Modernization Services, and Managed Services -- this report highlights our ongoing dedication to helping clients navigate growing consumer demands, new technologies, and increasing regulations across the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. Read more about Cognizant's placement: https://cogniz.at/3TSVPro

Cognizant is set to establish a state-of-the-art techfin centre in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar. This new facility, launching in February 2025, will serve as a strategic hub for delivering advanced technology solutions to clients in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries. Initially housing 500 associates, the center plans to scale to 2,000 employees over the next three years. This move reinforces Cognizant's commitment to bringing innovative solutions from India to the world and creating new opportunities for local talent. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYE7__jY

The U.S. Team raises the #PresidentsCup! 🏆 Congratulations to the U.S. Team for a hard-fought win and we thank each of the players who made this such an exciting tournament this weekend. Next up? ➡️ The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches 🌴

The #PresidentsCup tees off in Montreal! ⛳ This tournament represents more than 25 years of competition and excitement—bringing together the world’s best players to compete for team, country and honor. Unique to the Presidents Cup, athletes are not paid for their time. Instead, each competitor designates a charity to receive a portion of the funds raised. As title sponsors, we’re proud to share the Presidents Cup has generated over $56 million for charities worldwide. Tune in this weekend to see players compete at the highest level for an even greater impact.🏆 Learn more about our sponsorships: https://cogniz.at/3THUdRm

AI promises to accelerate human ingenuity and productivity, acting as “teammate, a coach, a genie attached to us, to amplify human potential,” Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S told Phil Fersht, CEO and Chief Analyst of HFS Research, during the latest episode of the podcast, "From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht." The wide-ranging conversation touched on AI’s ability to drive new revenue streams and innovation while modernizing operations and bridging productivity gaps. "That's the future we're going into," he said. Listen to the full episode: https://cogniz.at/3BgaPcw

Cognizant receives six Constellation Research, Inc. ShortList awards for AI services, cloud transformation, and more. "As buyers look to find cost savings amidst an era of exponential efficiency, Constellation's ShortLists help separate the signal from the marketing noise," said R "Ray" Wang, CEO and founder at Constellation Research. The Constellation ShortList is determined through client inquiries, partner conversations, customer references, vendor selection projects, market share, and internal research.

Inclusion isn’t just an initiative—it’s how we create meaningful change. As we celebrate #NationalInclusionWeek, we’re highlighting our global community of associates, each contributing to a culture where diversity, belonging, and #impactmatters. Whether it's through events, local partnerships or global sponsorships, we're reinforcing the crucial role of allies in this journey. Our affinity groups include not just individuals from the communities they represent, but also allies who stand alongside them. From every corner of the world, our associates are making their mark, driving innovation, and building a more inclusive future together. We recognize the power of our global team and the difference we make when we work as one.

We are proud to announce Cognizant has been ranked at No. 7 on Fortune's Change the World list. This prestigious ranking – featuring 52 companies across various industries – highlights businesses using tools at their disposal to drive positive societal and environmental change worldwide. We're honored to stand with so many others striving to make the world a better place. See the full list: https://cogniz.at/3XD3dse

Cycle for the Cause 2024 ✅ This past weekend, Cognizant friends and family rode 🚲 275 miles from Boston to New York City to support The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Together, the Cognizant team raised over $82,000 and helped spread awareness in the fight to stop the stigma and end AIDS. #C4C2024 ❤️