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Updated on: Jul 2026
Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026
Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026

Today, Cognizant has officially completed its acquisition of Astreya, a global IT managed services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and managed services portfolio. The transaction became effective on June 22, 2026, marking Cognizant’s second completed acquisition of 2026 after the acquisition of 3Cloud earlier this year. It shows […]

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Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations
Industry

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 help companies use artificial intelligence across physical operations such as factories, warehouses, transportation systems, energy networks, and healthcare facilities. The platform is built on the company’s Cognizant Intelligence Spine, which connects different physical systems including industrial sensors, IoT devices, automation equipment, […]

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

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming India’s workforce at an accelerated pace, with more than one-third of entry-level tasks already being handled by AI systems, according to a new study released by Cognizant and Pearson. The report, titled as The AI Workforce Pulse: The Adaptability Imperative, the study surveyed 750 HR leaders across India, the United […]

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Cognizant, Rubrik Deepen Alliance to Govern Enterprise AI at Scale
Industry

Cognizant, Rubrik Deepen Alliance to Govern Enterprise AI at Scale

Cognizant, an AI Builder and technology services provider, has announced an expanded strategic alliance with Rubrik to help enterprises deploy autonomous AI systems safely and at scale. As a launch partner for Rubrik’s Project Hourglass, an initiative aimed at delivering agentic resilience for enterprise AI coding agents, Cognizant plans to become one of the first […]

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

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Cognizant AI Tool Replaces Resumes with Real-World Chat Data
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 […]

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

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Cognizant hiring freshers for Digital Workplace Roles till June 15
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 […]

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Cognizant CEO Defies Tech Layoffs to Hire 25,000 Graduates
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 […]

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