Cognizant

Shankar never imagined this startup would become home for the next 30 years. In September 1994, Shankar stepped into Cognizant’s first office as a fresh MBA graduate. Starting as a Trainee in HR, he never imagined that this place would become his second home. From launching PeopleSoft HCM to now leading a team of 400 in EPS Quality Engineering & Assurance, Shankar’s journey has been one of hard work, collaboration, and resilience. Through challenges like multi-country deployments, his team has grown stronger, becoming leaders in Workday HCM and Oracle Cloud. Today, Shankar continues to drive impact and prove that success is truly a team effort.

We’re expanding our partnership with Palo Alto Networks to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities and services for enterprises across industries. “The combined capabilities of Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks will help our clients avail themselves of cutting-edge security technology, advisory and implementation and managed services geared towards amplification of security posture and risk mitigation in a rapidly changing threat landscape,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant. Read the release: http://cgnz.at/6049mLBDP

Our legacy of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit keeps us at the forefront, delivering top-tier solutions to our clients. Today and every day, we #CelebrateCognizant.

We are thrilled to announce Cognizant has once again been named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2024. The companies chosen for this prestigious award were selected through an independent survey that polled more than 300,000 employees across 50 different countries. Participants were asked to rate and review their employers across various aspects of employment, most notably ranking their "willingness to recommend" their company on a scale from 1 to 10. We are honored to be recognized for our continued dedication to providing a workplace that truly values the well-being of its employees. Read more: https://cogniz.at/3YfgRTX

Our CEO Ravi Kumar S spoke with Business Standard about the future of Cognizant in a new interview. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecWmDS4T

Cognizant Foundation initiatives are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals and communities across India and work towards a brighter tomorrow by empowering people with disabilities, promoting holistic child development and fostering gender equality. We are thrilled to celebrate its upcoming 20th anniversary. Since inception – it has partnered with over 300 non-profit organizations across the subcontinent and successfully implemented more than 600 projects. https://cogniz.at/3By9MVz Here are some glimpses from our projects:

Can traditional businesses compete with emerging AI-native businesses? Imagine… 💭 🎓An adaptive engine that creates personalized learning paths for students and employees, challenging the current one-size-fits-all model. 👚A fashion house that cuts waste using AI-powered design assistance to create made-to-order clothing with sustainably sourced materials. Our research estimates there will be a spike between 2026 and 2030—in which we will see just over one-third of businesses adopt generative AI. From building out a robust technological infrastructure, refining your business model and creating a culture of continuous innovation, you can start thinking—and acting— like an AI-native business. Here are some considerations: https://cogniz.at/3TTtamf

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