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Cognizant

NASDAQ: CTSH

Explore Cognizant careers in IT consulting, digital transformation, and cloud services. Leading technology services company serving Fortune 500 clients globally.

Industry

Information Technology Services

Year founded

1994

Employees

350,000

About

Cognizant is a multinational information technology services and consulting company that provides digital, technology, consulting, and operations services.

The company serves clients across industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail with end-to-end digital transformation solutions.

Founded as an in-house technology unit of Dun & Bradstreet, Cognizant has grown to become one of the largest IT services companies globally.

Known for its strong presence in healthcare IT and digital engineering, the company operates delivery centers across India, the Philippines, and other global locations.

Headquarters
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
Key leadership
Ravi Kumar S (CEO), Jan Siegmund (CFO)

Notable highlights

  • Fortune 500 company and one of the largest IT services providers globally
  • Strong focus on healthcare IT, financial services, and digital transformation
  • Extensive global delivery network with major centers in India and the Philippines
  • Significant investments in AI, cloud, and digital engineering capabilities

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