Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a global professional services company that provides information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Founded in 1994 as an in‐house IT unit of Dun & Bradstreet, the firm established its headquarters in Teaneck, New Jersey, and went public in 1998. Over the past two decades, Cognizant has transformed into an independent entity specializing in driving digital transformation for enterprises across multiple industries.
The company’s core offerings span digital strategy and design, cloud services, application development and maintenance, infrastructure services, and business process services. Cognizant also provides advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and automation solutions to help clients enhance operational efficiency and innovate new revenue streams. Its industry focus includes financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, communications and media, and technology, enabling tailored solutions for each sector’s unique challenges.
With a presence in more than 40 countries, Cognizant serves clients in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, leveraging a global delivery model that combines onshore, nearshore and offshore capabilities. The company employs consultants, engineers and domain experts who collaborate with enterprise clients to design, build and operate mission-critical systems. Strategic partnerships with leading technology providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP and Salesforce augment Cognizant’s ability to implement best-in-class solutions.
Leadership at Cognizant includes Chief Executive Officer Brian Humphries, who joined the company in 2019, and other senior executives overseeing key functions such as finance, operations and global delivery. The firm has expanded its footprint through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, reinforcing its expertise in areas like digital engineering, data and analytics, and intelligent automation. Cognizant continues to invest in innovation labs, industry alliances and talent development to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving technology services market.
