February 2, 2026 -- Everest Group has named Cognizant a Leader in the Digital Transformation Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment for 2025. This assessment evaluated 18 leading digital transformation consulting service providers based on their vision and capabilities as well as market impact, including value delivered to clients positioning Cognizant in the leader category.

Everest Group reports that Leaders excel in consulting for digital transformation, supported by solid delivery infrastructure and ongoing talent development. They offer diverse, market-ready solutions to speed up delivery and scalability and leverage their strong partnerships with technology vendors, specialists and academic institutions to drive tailored innovation for clients.

“Enterprises are accelerating digital transformation to modernize core operations, improve customer experiences and scale AI-enabled ways of working,” says Parul Trivedi, Practice Director at Everest Group. “Cognizant is positioned as a Leader in the Everest Group Digital Transformation Consulting Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025, supported by a clear digital transformation vision and roadmap, and ongoing investments in AI, platforms and innovation. Its ability to blend advisory and technology execution aims to help clients move from strategy to implementation, while its broad consulting coverage across functions such as supply chain, finance and human resources supports end-to-end transformation. Cognizant’s strong product and domain expertise further strengthens its ability to guide both IT and business stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes. These attributes underpin Cognizant’s recognition as a Leader in this assessment.”

The report highlights Cognizant’s clear vision for digital transformation consulting, supported by strategic investments in AI, platforms, innovation labs and selective acquisitions. The company blends advisory and technology expertise, offering end-to-end solutions across supply chain, finance and HR. When conducting their research, Everest Group found that clients praise Cognizant’s strong product knowledge, particularly in Oracle HCM and specialized domains like public sector pensions, as well as its ability to align technical and business needs.

“True transformation happens when people, strategy and technology come together around a common purpose. At Cognizant, we partner with clients to help their teams adopt AI responsibly, develop future-ready skills and reimagine ways of working that aim to deliver measurable impact. Being named a Leader by Everest Group reinforces our commitment to guiding organizations through this next chapter of workforce transformation, supporting them to innovate with confidence and strive to create enduring value for their customers.” -Shveta Arora, Global Head of Consulting, Cognizant

For more information on the recognition, read the report.

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