Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation CTSH

Company Overview

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a global professional services company that provides information technology consulting, digital transformation, and business process services. The company operates primarily in the information technology services and digital consulting industries, supporting enterprises in modernizing technology, reengineering processes, and improving operational efficiency. Cognizant’s core offerings include application development and maintenance, digital engineering, cloud services, data and artificial intelligence solutions, and business process services, with revenue largely driven by long-term client engagements.

Cognizant serves large and mid-sized organizations across industries, with key customer segments in financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, retail, communications, and technology. The company is positioned as a partner for large-scale digital transformation initiatives, combining industry-specific expertise with global delivery capabilities. Founded in 1994 as an internal technology unit of Dun & Bradstreet, Cognizant was incorporated as a standalone company in 1996 and became publicly listed in 1998, evolving into one of the largest U.S.-headquartered IT services firms by revenue.