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Updated on: Nov 2021

C-Suite Move

Cognizant ropes in IBM veteran as new MD for Switzerland business

Nov 16, 2021

Cognizant invites applications for freshers experienced people hiring

Cognizant, an American multinational technology company that provides business consulting, informati...

Hiring

Oct 27, 2021

Cognizant appoints a new Business Unit Leader for BFS North America

Cognizant, a technology company that provides business consulting, information technology, and outso...

C-Suite Move

Sep 29, 2021

Cognizant appoints a new Business Unit Leader for BFS North America

What is Wipros new plan to deal with Attrition Issues

Rising attrition in IT Industry is the biggest challenge that has come out due to exploding demand f...

Employee Engagement

Aug 19, 2021

What is Wipros new plan to deal with Attrition Issues

Industry

HCL surpassed Cognizant, become the fourth-largest IT company

On Thursday, HCL Technologies Ltd has surpassed Cognizant Technologies Solutions Corp. to become the fourth-largest IT company services company. Noida-based firm HCL’s market capitalization surpassed Cognizant’s, highlighting the Nasdaq-listed firm’s challenges under chief executive Brian Humphries. Teaneck, New Jersey-based Cognizant’s stock closed at $73.56 on Nasdaq on Wednesday, giving the company a market cap of […]

Aug 6, 2021

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to Acquire TQS Integration

Cognizant has announced that it has agreed to acquire TQS Integration, a privately owned global industrial data and intelligence company based in Lismore, Ireland. TQS delivers manufacturing data intelligence, global technology consulting, and digital systems integration to help manufacturers accelerate their digital transformations. Founded in 1998, TQS services clients in the life sciences, food and beverage, and […]

Jul 22, 2021

Coronavirus

Cognizant India starts vaccination drive for 6.5 lakh employees, families

Cognizant India starts vaccination drive for 6.5 lakh employees, families IT major, Cognizant India has announced a nationwide vaccination drive for more than 650,000 associates, their families, and support teams. Additionally, the company is also delivering 1,000 oxygenated beds, ventilators, and vaccinations through $8.5 million (about Rs 60 crore) in Covid relief for the worst-hit […]

May 31, 2021

Jobs

Cognizant stays bullish on freshers hiring, will hire 65% more than last year

Cognizant stays bullish on freshers hiring, will hire 65% more than 2020 IT major Cognizant stays bullish on freshers hiring, will hire 65% more than last year in India. The company plans to hire 28,000 freshers in 2021 in India in comparison to the 17,000 hired in 2020. One of the reasons for this robust […]

May 29, 2021

Appointments

Cognizant ropes in Apple veteran Rashmi Vasisht as VP- Corp Comms

Cognizant ropes in Apple Veteran Rashmi Vasisht as Vice President- Corporate Communications IT Major, Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced the appointment of Rashmi Vasisht as Vice President- Corporate Communications, effective May 2021. She will be based out at Gurugram. Rashmi has over two decades of experience in corporate communications, media relations, digital strategies, and public affairs […]

May 22, 2021

Industry

Wipro surpasses Cognizant in market capitalization

Wipro surpasses Cognizant in market capitalization Wipro, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, has gone past Cognizant in market capitalization. Wipro is now the fourth-most valuable IT services firm globally after Accenture, TCS, and Infosys. The company is signaling renewed investor confidence in Wipro nearly a year after its new CEO, Thierry […]

May 19, 2021

Industry

Cognizant to hire 28,000 freshers in India in 2021

Cognizant to hire 28,000 freshers in India in 2021 Cognizant, one of the world’s leading IT services companies is planning to recruit 28,000 freshers this year in India compared to 17,000 hired last year in 2020 to deal with a steep rise in voluntary attrition 21% compared to 19% in the previous quarter.. The rise […]

May 7, 2021

Industry

Cognizant reports attrition 21% compared to 19% in the previous quarter

Cognizant reports attrition 21% compared to 19% in the previous quarter Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, today announced its first-quarter 2021 financial results. The company’s revenues grow 2.4% in the March quarter and attrition by 21% compared to 19% in the previous quarter. Announcing the results Brian Humphries, Chief Executive Officer, […]

May 6, 2021

Appointments

WizKlub appoints ex-Wipro and ex-Cognizant Pankaj Bande (Jain) as CTO

WizKlub appoints ex-Wipro and ex-Cognizant Pankaj Bande (Jain) as Chief Technology Officer WizKlub, a cognitive and tech skills development edtech startup, recently onboarded Pankaj Bande (Jain) as their Chief Technology Officer. Pankaj will lead the Product Design and Learning & Development Team at Wizklub. A technology enthusiast, Pankaj brings with him two decades of experience […]

May 4, 2021

Industry

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. On its 2021 rankings of Top Companies, LinkedIn ranked Cognizant #2 in India. LinkedIn said that the Top Companies are investing in employee success, career development, and […]

May 3, 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility

Cognizant has donated 500 tablets, 50 laptops to Govt schools of Telangana

Cognizant has donated 500 tablets, 50 laptops to Government schools of Telangana As part of its ‘Digital Inclusion’ initiative, Cognizant, in partnership with Nirmaan Organization donated 500 tablets and 50 internet-enabled laptops to government schools in Telangana. The ‘Digital inclusion’ initiative of Cognizant Outreach, the company’s employee-led volunteering programme, will benefit over 500 students of […]

Apr 7, 2021

Industry

Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian

Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian Cognizant has completed its previously announced acquisition of Servian, a Sydney, Australia-based, privately-held enterprise transformation consultancy specializing in data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital services, experience design, and cloud. The acquisition of Servian expands Cognizant’s integrated, end-to-end digital transformation capabilities in Australia and New Zealand to help clients move to […]

Apr 3, 2021