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Updated on: Nov 2025

Industry

Cognizant Introduces New Platform to Future-Proof Enterprise IT

Nov 26, 2025

Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees Idle After Minutes

Cognizant Technology Solutions has intensified the debate around digital surveillance in the hybrid ...

Industry

Nov 18, 2025

Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees Idle After Minutes

Cognizant Managers Learn New Workforce-Tracking Skills

Cognizant Technology Solutions has initiated a focused training program for a select group of its ex...

Training

Nov 14, 2025

Cognizant Managers Learn New Workforce-Tracking Skills

Infosys Names Cognizant Executives in Antitrust Counter-Lawsuit

The longstanding professional rivalry between two IT sector giants, the Indian multinational Infosys...

Industry

Nov 10, 2025

Infosys Names Cognizant Executives in Antitrust Counter-Lawsuit

Hiring

Cognizant to Hire Record Number of Graduates in 2025

Cognizant Technology Solutions is set to hire more graduates in 2025 than ever before, according to CEO Ravi Kumar S. In a series of interviews and public statements, Ravi emphasized that the company is significantly increasing its intake of entry-level talent, including candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. This move comes at a time when the tech […]

Oct 25, 2025

Labour Law

Cognizant Faces Legal Challenge Over Logo Design in India

Cognizant Technology Solutions, the U.S.-based IT services giant, has removed its logo from all digital platforms in India following a Bombay High Court order reinstating a ban on its use. The decision stems from an ongoing trademark infringement case filed by Bengaluru-based fintech firm Atyati Technologies, which alleges that Cognizant’s logo closely resembles its own […]

Sep 25, 2025

Appointments

Cognizant Appoints Thirumala Arohi as Chief Learning Officer

Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed Thirumala (Thiru) Arohi as its first-ever Chief Learning Officer (CLO), marking a strategic move to deepen its commitment to enterprise learning and workforce transformation. Thirumala joins Cognizant from Infosys, where he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Education, Training & Assessment, and Learning Platforms. He brings over three […]

Sep 23, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant Leans on Local Hiring to Navigate H-1B Fee Hike

Following the U.S. administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions, Cognizant Technology Solutions has issued a measured response, stating that it is reviewing the implications of the policy while relying on its robust local recruiting and hiring infrastructure to navigate the change. The Teaneck-headquartered IT services firm, which has a […]

Sep 22, 2025

Compensation

80% of Cognizant Employees to Receive Increments After Delay

IT services major Cognizant has announced that approximately 80% of eligible employees will receive salary hikes effective November 1, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to performance-based rewards and talent retention. The annual increment cycle was originally scheduled for August but faced a three-month delay. This postponement was due to macroeconomic factors, including uncertainties related to tariffs. […]

Aug 14, 2025

Compensation

Cognizant May Roll Out Pay Increases Later in 2025

Cognizant, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has yet to finalize its decision on salary hikes for employees in 2025. Despite earlier indications that merit-based pay increases would begin in August, the company has now stated that no firm timeline has been set. The uncertainty stems from ongoing macroeconomic challenges and a cautious demand […]

Aug 1, 2025

Industry

Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry to Empower Enterprises

Cognizant Technology Solutions has officially launched Agent Foundry, a comprehensive framework designed to help enterprises design, deploy, and scale autonomous AI agents across business functions. This marks a significant leap in enterprise AI adoption, moving beyond experimental pilots to production-grade agentic systems that can think, act, and learn within complex workflows. Agent Foundry is platform-agnostic, […]

Jul 16, 2025

Industry

Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push

Coforge Ltd., India’s seventh-largest IT services firm, is adopting a client-embedded consulting model—a strategy long employed by industry giants Cognizant and Infosys. The company is placing business consultants directly at client sites, aiming to proactively shape opportunities rather than waiting for formal RFPs. This approach marks a significant evolution in Coforge’s delivery model, positioning it […]

Jul 11, 2025

Employment

Infosys Accuses Cognizant of Poaching Key Talent

The long-standing rivalry between Indian IT major Infosys and US-based Cognizant Technology Solutions has flared up once again. In a fresh legal filing dated June 13, 2025, the former has accused Cognizant of systematically poaching its top talent—specifically those involved in the development of its healthcare platform, Helix. The allegations, submitted to a US court, […]

Jun 28, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant Plans Big Recruitment Drive: 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025, marking more than a twofold increase over last year’s intake. The goal is to reshape the company’s workforce structure by bringing in early-career talent who can support managed services and AI-focused development. While total headcount remained steady at around 336,300, Cognizant’s leadership emphasized the […]

Jun 25, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant to create 8,000 jobs in Vishakhapatnam

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced plans to establish a world-class IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) campus in Visakhapatnam, with an investment of ₹1,582.98 crore. The project is expected to generate 8,000 direct jobs, reinforcing the state’s emergence as a key IT hub in India. State officials and industry leaders welcomed the announcement enthusiastically. It aligns […]

Jun 21, 2025

Industry

Cognizant and Infosys Focus on Vendor Consolidation Deals

As global economic uncertainties continue to impact the IT services sector, leading firms Cognizant and Infosys are adopting a new trend in IT deals to sustain growth and combat industry challenges. Both companies have identified vendor consolidation deals as a key strategy to optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and secure long-term contracts with major clients. With […]

Jun 10, 2025