Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a global professional services company specializing in digital, technology, consulting, and operations services. Since its formation in 1994 as the technology arm of Dun & Bradstreet, Cognizant has grown into a standalone public company (1998) headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey. The firm partners with clients to modernize technology architectures, enhance customer experiences, and streamline business processes through industry-specific solutions and digital innovation.
The company’s main business activities encompass digital engineering and IT modernization, application development and maintenance, cloud and infrastructure services, data analytics and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and business process outsourcing. Cognizant delivers end-to-end services that span strategy and design to execution and managed services, helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys and improve operational efficiency across key industry verticals such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
Operating in over 45 countries, Cognizant maintains a global delivery network that includes development and innovation centers in India, the Philippines, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and North America. This geographically diversified model allows the company to combine local market expertise with offshore delivery capabilities, ensuring scalability, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness to client needs around the world.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Brian Humphries, Cognizant continues to invest in emerging technologies and strategic partnerships to expand its portfolio of cloud-native solutions, AI-driven insights, and industry-cloud platforms. The company’s ongoing focus on talent development, sustainability, and digital stewardship aims to drive long-term growth and create value for clients, employees, and shareholders alike.
