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Updated on: Feb 2026
Cognizant & Microsoft Set Blueprint for the Frontier Firm Workforce
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Cognizant & Microsoft Set Blueprint for the Frontier Firm Workforce

Cognizant has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at helping global enterprises evolve into AI-powered “Frontier Firms”—organizations that fundamentally redefine how work is done, unlock new business value, and scale innovation responsibly. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to move beyond experimentation and enable enterprises to operationalize AI at scale, embedding intelligence into […]

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Cognizant Launches India AI Lab, Moment Studio in Bengaluru
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Cognizant Launches India AI Lab, Moment Studio in Bengaluru

Cognizant has strengthened its global artificial intelligence capabilities with the launch of its India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab and a new Cognizant Moment™ Studio in Bengaluru. Innovation hub combines AI research and user experience Together, the two facilities form a next-generation innovation hub designed to combine advanced AI research with human-centered user experience, reinforcing Cognizant’s […]

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Wipro Appoints Dr. Jai Ganesh as Vice President – Technology
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Wipro Appoints Dr. Jai Ganesh as Vice President – Technology

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, appoints Dr. Jai Ganesh as Vice President – Technology. In this role, he will leverage his deep expertise in AI-driven transformation, product and platform innovation, and global technology strategy to bolster Wipro’s leadership in next-generation digital solutions and enterprise AI capabilities. Extensive Experience and Background […]

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Cognizant Starts Visakhapatnam Campus by Dec 12| 8 to 10K Jobs
Employment

Cognizant Starts Visakhapatnam Campus by Dec 12| 8 to 10K Jobs

Cognizant will start work on its new IT campus in Visakhapatnam on December 12, 2025. The project, worth about ₹1,600 crore, is set to create 8,000 to 10,000 skilled jobs by 2029, with a strong focus on AI and other new digital technologies. Once the center is up and running, Cognizant will join top global […]

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Cognizant Introduces New Platform to Future-Proof Enterprise IT
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Cognizant Introduces New Platform to Future-Proof Enterprise IT

Cognizant, a leading global professional services company, has announced the launch of a significant new offering aimed at revolutionizing enterprise IT operations. Dubbed Cognizant® Resilient IT Operations, the platform-powered solution is designed to tackle persistent industry challenges such as operational debt, high downtime costs, and fragmented legacy workflows by leveraging a cutting-edge blend of automation, advanced […]

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Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees ‘Idle’ After 5 Minutes
Industry

Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees ‘Idle’ After 5 Minutes

Cognizant Technology Solutions has intensified the debate around digital surveillance in the hybrid work era by deploying advanced workforce-management tools on company-issued devices. Using software like ProHance, the system tracks employee activity, logging mouse movements, keyboard strokes, and the applications and websites used during work hours. This implementation signals an aggressive focus on micro-level productivity tracking across […]

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Cognizant Managers Learn New Workforce-Tracking Skills
Training

Cognizant Managers Learn New Workforce-Tracking Skills

Cognizant Technology Solutions has initiated a focused training program for a select group of its executives on the utilization of advanced workforce-management and productivity-tracking tools. The move signals a renewed, granular emphasis on operational efficiency and standardized work-measurement practices across the IT major, coming amid a sector-wide push for improved profit margins and cost control. […]

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Infosys Names Cognizant Executives in Antitrust Counter-Lawsuit
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Infosys Names Cognizant Executives in Antitrust Counter-Lawsuit

The longstanding professional rivalry between two IT sector giants, the Indian multinational Infosys and the US-based Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS), has exploded into an intense legal and competitive battle dubbed “The Sequel No One Saw Coming.” The conflict centers on allegations of trade secret theft, executive poaching, and alleged monopolistic practices in the lucrative US healthcare IT market, […]

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Cognizant to Hire Record Number of Graduates in 2025
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 […]

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Cognizant Faces Legal Challenge Over Logo Design in India
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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 […]

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Cognizant Appoints Thirumala Arohi as Chief Learning Officer
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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 […]

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

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