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Updated on: May 2026
Cognizant Plans $320M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift
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Cognizant Plans $320M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift

Cognizant has announced a restructuring plan worth between $230 million and $320 million as it adjusts to the rising use of artificial intelligence and automation in the IT services sector. The initiative, called Project Leap, will run through 2026 and is aimed at improving efficiency, cutting costs, and aligning the company with changing client needs. […]

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Cognizant Debuts Skillspring to Train AI-Ready Talent
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Cognizant Debuts Skillspring to Train AI-Ready Talent

Cognizant has introduced Cognizant Skillspring, new AI-based learning platform built to help companies train their workforce for modern needs. This platform uses a mix of tools, including conversational features and different types of media, to make learning more practical and useful. The goal is to replace older training methods that often feel slow and disconnected […]

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Cognizant Technoverse 2026: 50% Women Representation Mandatory
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Cognizant Technoverse 2026: 50% Women Representation Mandatory

Cognizant has officially launched the third edition of its flagship national-level innovation platform, Technoverse Hackathon 2026. This year, the initiative has evolved from a regional competition into a massive nationwide stage, engaging over 20,000 engineering students from more than 400 colleges across India. Cognizant Advancing Inclusive Innovation In a significant move for the Indian tech landscape, […]

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Cognizant to Reinstate Employee Sacked via Access Card Block
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Cognizant to Reinstate Employee Sacked via Access Card Block

In a landmark ruling for employee rights within the Indian IT sector, the Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS). The court upheld an appellate authority’s order to reinstate an employee who was “abruptly” terminated after 18 years of service. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, presiding over the case on April 3, […]

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Is Your City Next? Cognizant Shifting 25,000 New Jobs to India’s Tier-2 Hubs
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Is Your City Next? Cognizant Shifting 25,000 New Jobs to India’s Tier-2 Hubs

In a significant recalibration of its Indian operations, IT major Cognizant has seen its headcount in Tamil Nadu decline by approximately 10,000 employees over the past year. The workforce at its primary delivery centers in the state dropped from 81,000 to roughly 71,000, signaling a strategic pivot away from high-cost metropolitan hubs toward emerging “Tier-2” […]

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Cognizant Launches AI Factory: The New Shortcut to Enterprise-Scale GenAI
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Cognizant Launches AI Factory: The New Shortcut to Enterprise-Scale GenAI

Cognizant has announced the global launch of the Cognizant AI Factory, a sophisticated platform designed to accelerate the integration of generative AI (GenAI) into core business operations. This move marks a significant expansion of the company’s AI infrastructure capabilities, aimed at moving clients beyond small-scale pilots toward full-scale, value-driven enterprise implementation. Cognizant Industrializing AI Production The […]

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Cognizant Joins Other IT Firms in ‘Bring Your Own Food’ Advisory
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Cognizant Joins Other IT Firms in ‘Bring Your Own Food’ Advisory

Cognizant has joined a growing list of IT giants in Pune advising employees to carry their own meals to work. The company recently issued an internal communication to its staff at the Hinjewadi campus, citing logistical challenges that have hampered the regular operations of its on-site cafeterias and food courts. Cognizant Navigating Supply Chain Constraints […]

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Cognizant Opens ‘GenC Hiring Program’ for 2024–2026 Graduates
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Cognizant Opens ‘GenC Hiring Program’ for 2024–2026 Graduates

Cognizant has started fresh hiring under its GenC (Generation Cognizant) Program. The company is expanding entry-level hiring across India. Recent graduates and final-year students can apply. The program offers clear career paths and job-focused training. What Is the GenC Program? The GenC India Program brings fresh graduates into the company with strong training and early […]

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Cognizant Balances Expansion, AI Ambitions & Workplace Debate
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Cognizant Balances Expansion, AI Ambitions & Workplace Debate

Cognizant Technology Solutions is drawing significant attention this February as the global IT services major navigates a mix of strategic expansion, artificial intelligence investments, and workplace-related scrutiny that has sparked widespread industry discussion. In its recent disclosures, Cognizant flagged potential reputational risks associated with offshore outsourcing. The company noted that shifting public sentiment, evolving regulatory […]

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Cognizant Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Lead the Era of Agentic AI
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Cognizant Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Lead the Era of Agentic AI

Cognizant has announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud, aimed at accelerating the adoption of Agentic AI for enterprise clients worldwide. This collaboration marks a shift from experimental generative AI to “Agentic AI,” where autonomous AI agents perform complex, multi-step business processes with minimal human intervention. Scaling Agentic AI for Global […]

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Cognizant Warns of Anti-Outsourcing Laws and Data Misuse
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Cognizant Warns of Anti-Outsourcing Laws and Data Misuse

In its latest annual report for 2025, released in February 2026, IT services giant Cognizant has for the first time extensively flagged significant reputational and operational risks stemming from its heavy reliance on offshore outsourcing. The New Jersey-headquartered firm, which maintains the vast majority of its workforce in India, warned that shifting political sentiments and […]

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Bank of America Elevates Gaurav Rana as Vice President – HR
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Bank of America Elevates Gaurav Rana as Vice President – HR

Bank of America has elevated Gaurav Rana as Vice President – Human Resources, effective February 2026. He is based in Hyderabad, Telangana. In his new role, Gaurav steers strategic talent priorities for the Enterprise Control Functions and Operational Excellence teams within Bank of America’s Global Business Services entity. He partners closely with senior leaders to […]

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