Cognizant

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a leading American multinational information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing company. Established in 1994 in Chennai, India, it began serving external clients in 1996 after starting as an in-house technology unit of Dun & Bradstreet.

The company is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, and is a component of the NASDAQ-100, trading under the ticker symbol CTSH.

Cognizant offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of the digital era. These services include:

• Digital Engineering: Assisting organizations in modernizing their technology infrastructure to enhance agility and innovation.
• Intelligent Process Automation: Implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience Transformation: Crafting personalized, AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and citizens to drive engagement and satisfaction.

A notable offering is Agent Foundry, which enables businesses to develop and deploy AI agents at scale, transforming isolated AI initiatives into cohesive, production-grade systems.

Global Presence and Locations

Cognizant's workforce and operations are extensive, with a significant presence in India across cities such as Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune.

In the United States, the company maintains offices in several key regions:

• Northeast: Teaneck, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ; Hudson Yards, NYC; Philadelphia, PA
• South: Bentonville, AR; Tampa, FL; Alpharetta and Atlanta, GA; Mount Sterling, KY; Austin, College Station, and Plano, TX
• Midwest: Chicago and Naperville, IL; Earth City, MO
• West: Mesa, AZ; San Francisco and West Lake Village, CA; Englewood, CO; Missoula, MT

Additional U.S. locations include Mesa, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; Paterson, NJ; Hartford, CT; and Seattle, WA.

The company has expanded into smaller cities to tap into local talent and optimize operational costs. Recently, Cognizant announced an investment of approximately $183 million to establish a new campus in Visakhapatnam, India, creating around 8,000 new jobs by March 2029.

Company Vision

Through its diverse service offerings and strategic global presence, Cognizant continues to empower businesses worldwide to achieve digital transformation and sustained growth.