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Updated on: Jun 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in

Jun 26, 2026

Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations

Cognizant has announced the launch of its new Physical AI Platform-as-a-Service PaaS, designed to ...

Industry

Jun 22, 2026

Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations

Cognizant Released a Study on the Future of Entry-Level Work in India

Artificial Intelligence AI is transforming Indias workforce at an accelerated pace, with mo...

Employment

Jun 20, 2026

Cognizant Released a Study on the Future of Entry-Level Work in India

Cognizant, Rubrik Deepen Alliance to Govern Enterprise AI at Scale

Cognizant, an AI Builder and technology services provider, has announced an expanded strategic allia...

Industry

Jun 18, 2026

Cognizant, Rubrik Deepen Alliance to Govern Enterprise AI at Scale

Industry

Cognizant Hits Pause on India Listing as AI Reshapes the Future of IT Services

According to The Hindu BusinessLine, Cognizant is taking a measured approach to its proposed India listing as market volatility and concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on the IT services industry continue to influence investor sentiment. India Listing Plans Face Delays The Nasdaq-listed company had announced in late 2025 that it was evaluating a […]

Jun 17, 2026

Industry

Cognizant AI Tool Replaces Resumes with Real-World Chat Data

Moving beyond simple productivity gains, global IT services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions has unlocked a fresh revenue streams through an internal artificial intelligence deployment. The company revealed it has generated roughly $200 million in incremental sales pipeline. This milestone was achieved simply by analyzing everyday communication data across its workforce. The strategy relies on a […]

Jun 11, 2026

Industry

Cognizant Launches Elite Ace Team Program in India to Build Full-Stack AI Talent

Global IT services leader Cognizant has launched the “Ace Team” program, a selective elite engineering pathway aimed at cultivating a premium cohort of AI-focused developers. Rolled out in India, the initiative marks a foundational shift for the company as it pivots from traditional back-office software maintenance into a specialized “AI builder” organization. Cognizant Developing Full-Stack […]

Jun 6, 2026

Employment

Cognizant hiring freshers for Digital Workplace Roles till June 15

Cognizant has announced a fresh hiring drive for its Digital Workplace Practice, inviting applications from 2025 and 2026 graduates across India. The recruitment is for the Service Desk role, which serves as a key support function within the company’s IT services operations. The hiring program is open to graduates from various three-year undergraduate courses, offering […]

Jun 5, 2026

Hiring

Cognizant CEO Defies Tech Layoffs to Hire 25,000 Graduates

While Silicon Valley tech giants and global IT firms aggressively trim headcounts under the banner of artificial intelligence automation, Cognizant is executing a sharp contrarian strategy. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kumar S, the New Jersey-headquartered tech giant is expanding its workforce. The company announced a massive recruitment drive to bring in […]

Jun 2, 2026

News

OpenAI Taps TCS, Infosys, Cognizant to Scale Codex AI Adoption

OpenAI has partnered with some of the world’s largest IT services and consulting firms — including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini, CGI, and PwC — to expand enterprise adoption of its Codex AI coding tools worldwide. According to a report by The Times of India, the move comes amid intensifying competition in the […]

May 9, 2026

Industry

Cognizant is Trading Experienced Roles for 20,000 Freshers

Cognizant Technology Solutions has launched a sweeping strategic initiative titled “Project Leap,” aimed at fundamentally reshaping its operating model for an AI-driven future. The program, detailed during the company’s recent Q1 2026 earnings call, involves a major workforce realignment that industry reports suggest could lead to the reduction of 12,000 to 15,000 jobs globally. The “Shorter and Broader Pyramid” […]

May 7, 2026

Industry

Cognizant Joins TCS, HCLTech in Cutting Payouts Amid AI Push

IT services major Cognizant has cut back shareholder payouts, moving in line with peers like Tata Consultancy Services and HCLTech, as the industry shifts focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) growth and acquisitions. More Cash Moves Toward AI and Deals The Nasdaq-listed firm is now directing a larger share of its free cash flow into key […]

May 5, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant Acquires Astreya to Operationalize AI Infrastructure

In a decisive move to solidify its position as an “AI builder,” Cognizant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astreya, a San Jose-based leader in AI-first IT managed services. The deal, valued at approximately $600 million, marks a significant expansion of Cognizant’s infrastructure capabilities during what industry leaders are calling the largest data center buildout in history. […]

May 4, 2026