A global survey of more than 2,500 business and technology leaders conducted by the research firm ESI ThoughtLab, on behalf of Cognizant, a provider of IT services, suggests that the amount of money organizations are willing to invest in IT as a percentage of revenues has substantially increased. This is mainly thanks to the rise of various digital business transformation initiatives.

“To be successful in today’s competitive retail industry luxury brands need to grow and scale. But opening stores internationally is no longer enough. As a result, we are seeing more and more well-known labels merging, as with LVMH’s acquisition of Tiffany announced today.”

“Whether new advances in technology fill us with excitement or dread, the fact is that the physical aspects of our lives are only going to become more integrated into the virtual world. With the likes of swarm intelligence, the tactile internet and edge computing becoming increasingly advanced, the technology around us is simply becoming smarter and significantly more insightful.”

“Gen Z has provided a glimpse into the future,” writes Tiran Dagan, chief digital officer. “Now is the opportunity for marketers to create it.” Excerpts from MarTech Advisor’s article:...

While most executives at financial institutions agree that artificial intelligence (AI) is important to their organization’s success, few have fully implemented AI projects.

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“The story of Cognizant will be the return to growth,” says CEO Brian Humphries. “We have always been the bellwether of the services industry and our great ambition is to re-accelerate...

“Organisations must conduct a rigorous ‘needs’ assessment and carefully plan their roadmap to deliver a flexible, secure and scalable IoT solution,” writes Muthu Kumaran, Global Delivery...

“Trying to influence humans alone won’t be enough in the future; brands will also need to influence algorithms,” says Manish Bahl, VP & head of the Centre for the Future of Work. “Every...

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Excerpts from Forbes’ article: “Recent surveys, studies, forecasts and other quantitative assessments of the progress of AI highlighted workers’ positive attitudes toward AI and robots,...

Excerpts from Silicon’s article: “The smart city has been in development for the past decade. Smart City 1.0 consisted of sensor components including smart meters and intelligent lighting...

“It is safe to say that humans are facing a long-standing period of disruption. There is no denying or avoiding the growing concern on how this could ultimately affect our lives,” writes Vivek...

"Companies that have been investing in AI are investing in both learning about the technology and applying it to their business, which is a real competitive advantage,” said Bret Greenstein,...

“Even more pressure is now on enterprises, particularly those selling to and supporting consumers, to evolve their customer experience and brand differentiation strategies for these...

In an article for NS Business, Cognizant’s David Ingham, digital partner for Cognizant’s Media & Entertainment division discusses two current films using different forms of de-ageing...

Excerpts from Gadgets Now’s article: “Across the industry today, the hiring buzzword is `digital native’. Companies need the young because they are born into the digital age. They naturally...

“In the end, transformations start with small, quick wins and cheap, quick failures,” says Andres Angelani, CEO, Cognizant Softvision. “By working through quick wins or failures with a...

“Navigating today's rapidly evolving business and technology landscape, while difficult, is also full of opportunities,” writes Jayajyoti Sengupta, Head of Asia-Pacific and Japan. “It...

“There are a great deal of things to consider when looking to next-generation technologies to solve today’s challenges,” says Narayan Iyer, Country Manager ANZ. “It is important to...

“The new digital era calls for a different mind-set and for many companies, the practical approach to innovation is to engage an experienced partner with the ability to quickly ramp up a...

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“Given the stakes, it pays to choose and proceed intelligently,” says Anil Das. “And in the long run, nibbling that's applied with persistence and focus can take a big bite out of a...

“By using AI to unlock data and harness it through a sophisticated data platform, hotels can leverage predictive insight to drive curated, highly personalized connected guest experiences and...

“In the future of work, the most successful companies will be those that manage intergenerational needs and factor in changing technologies in a way that makes sense for people of all ages,”...

Excerpts: “Andres is the Chief Executive Officer of Cognizant Softvision (a division of Cognizant Digital Business), a digital services company that sits at the intersection of strategy, design...

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Excerpts from Publication’s article: “So finally some good news: according to Cognizant’s Jobs of the Future index, since early 2017, the index's jobs of the future have been growing faster...

“From the outset, Outreach has been powered by the enthusiasm, energy and commitment of the employees of Cognizant and their collective passion to make a difference,” says Deepak Prabhu Matti,...

““Banking and financial services continues to play a critical role in our growth strategy, and our leadership team must position Cognizant to win in the digital era,” said DK Sinha, Head of...

“No moderator or autonomous system will ever be completely infallible, so while those in power continue to pursue these overarching solutions, for now we must all be on guard against...

“We will continue building on this milestone and investing in career development for our women associates, as well as supporting programs to stimulate interest and draw women overall into...

“Brian Humphries took over as the Chief Executive Officer of Cognizant in April this year. He has taken charge at an interesting time, when new areas of business such as cloud and digital are...

“Brian Humphries took over as the CEO Of Cognizant when the IT services’ company was going through a crisis. Six months after taking over the post, Humphries is confident that the company will...

“My leadership team and I have been focused on trying to unlock the potential for Cognizant to once again be the bellwether of the industry,” says Brian Humphries, CEO. “I think we've got a...

“Humphries shared his company’s strategy, views on the IT outsourcing market and recent media reports on layoffs in an interview held last week. Edited excerpts: What’s been your strategy...

“In a nearly hour-long chat with TOI, Humphries spoke about how he sees the IT services industry and Cognizant’s future. Excerpts: Some believe things went out of whack for Cognizant when,...

“In an interview with ET’s Jochelle Mendonca and Raghu Krishnan, Humphries outlined his new sales strategy and the digital battlegrounds he intends to win. Edited excerpts: What are your key...

“The 18-month deadline extension in the UK is considerable but as with anything, it will come around soon enough and the timetable that businesses which aren’t yet prepared to meet the...

Excerpts from Business Standard’s article, which originally appeared on September 21, 2019: “For most, Ramkumar Ramamoorthy was the external face of Cognizant, at least in India, the country...

“Given our ahead-of-the-curve investments in digital, Cognizant is well positioned to capitalize on this substantial market,” says Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, CMD, Cognizant India. Excerpts from Mint’

“Through countless interactions with our leaders and teams in India, I’ve developed appreciation for the jewel that is Cognizant India—the hub of our global delivery, solutioning, and...

Excerpts from The Wall Street Journal’s article: “The Business Roundtable, whose members include the chief executives of many big U.S. companies, is the latest organization to recognize one of...

“Contextual voice solutions is a new way for engagement, and many of the leading health care organizations are thinking about how to strategically implement these technologies to enhance...

“From determining why and where to implement AI, to addressing bias and ethical considerations, companies need to be prepared to think very differently when it comes to AI,” writes Poornima...

Excerpts from Manufacturing Today’s article: “The top 10 technologies at the heart of smart manufacturing that are gaining maturity include Internet of Things (IoT), smart sensors, cloud, big...

“The new digital theater of interacting with customers and engaging them confounded businesses that had been prospering for more than fifty years,” writes Andres Angelani, CEO, Cognizant...

“Due to a range of factors, a new age has dawned for the European banking industry, with the barriers to entry drastically lower,” writes Euan Davis, Associate Vice President, Center for the...

“Businesses have historically been built around three key goals: the drive to increase productivity and efficiency, the need to deliver better experiences to users (customers, partners and...

"By focusing on uncovering the human problem behind the business problem, the human-centered organization analyzes the experiences offered on the market and seeks to understand what the customers...

“The tools of the future are close, and it’s time for businesses to get ready to harness them,” writes Ben Pring, Founder and Managing Director, Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work....

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“Gen Z consumers crave to be understood and expect customised experiences based on their personal interests,” says Jayajyoti Sengupta, Head, Asia Pacific and Japan. “At the same time, the...

“Bots ensure that every user gets the very best experience," says Bret Greenstein, Vice President and Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, Cognizant Digital Business. "This kind of...

“The AI-augmented customer is changing the very meaning of ‘brand’ and the resonance of a ‘brand name,’” says Manish Bahl, Associate Vice President, Center for the Future of Work,...

““Based on Cognizant’s research, traditional companies will need to go the extra mile in overhauling their digital infrastructure, go-to-consumer strategies, and customer experience...

“We must look to, and inspire, younger generations, who will inherit the future workplace, industry and technological innovation,” says Vivek Daga, Vice President and Country Head, UK and...

“Automation is not going to be easy, but a business-focused IPA strategy is rapidly becoming critical for insurers,” writes Ben Bengtson, Senior Vice President, Global Leader, Insurance...

“Just as microscopes changed medicine, artificial intelligence is a ‘datascope’ that will give new insight to solutions previously thought unimaginable,” writes Ben Pring, Founder and...

“In a world of hyper-connectivity, the CMO mandate for the next 10 years pivots on resonance: making meaning for the consumer and building brand experiences that last,” writes Euan Davis,...

"A lot of companies have been on a hiring tear, but now they are seasonally constrained where they get their talent from," said Robert Brown, vice president at Cognizant's Center for the Future of...

With customers constantly shifting between online and physical stores, retailers have an amazing opportunity to make their purchase experience memorable when they step into the store,” writes...

“Whilst World Youth Skills Day comes around once a year, we need to be working with children every single day to spark creativity, critical thinking and collaboration,” says Vivek Daga, Vice...

“We were trying to find creative ways of addressing the labor challenge,” said Amar Juluri, Associate Vice President, Integration and AIM program leader. “It’s critical for us to tap into...

“Much like getting oneself in shape, getting fit for the journey of digital transformation is about making a sustained effort at right-sizing and modernising legacy environments,” says R....

“In closing the gender gap, your customers will benefit, your teams will benefit, and your bottom line will benefit — and it’s the right thing to do,” says Carol Cohen in an article...

“There is new work for people to do to ensure that key moments for consumers last,” writes Ben Pring. “Thanks to technology, new jobs have been created ― and will continue to be created...

“Don’t let yourself get caught off guard by thinking conversational AI is just a toy for younger generations to check the weather or play music,” writes Matt Smith, Associate Vice President,...

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“Swarm intelligence, applied to robotics, is an emerging field of AI inspired by the behavioural models of social insects (ants, bees, wasps),” Ann Chauhan writes. “A swarm combines the...

“IoT has great potential, but its benefits can be optimised only if we are focused on developing answers for real human needs,” says Narayan Iyer. “We are building applications for people,...

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“The region is at the forefront of adopting newer technologies,” says Srikanth Venkatesan. “Asian insurers don’t have to deal with debilitating legacy environments, or are more willing to...

“Regardless of the application of AI, businesses should act proactively when it comes to considering the full end-to-end impact of any product or service,” writes David Ingham. “Companies...

“Conversational AI is changing fast and is imperative for brand differentiation,” writes Matt Smith. “As these technologies spur new business models and market expansion, don’t be caught...

"Investment in digital and mobile-first products is an essential step to compete for new business and maintain an existing customer base that expects convenience, security and innovative...

“If you want to beat the bot, you should be a better human,” says Paul Roehrig. “The idea is to double down on skills that humans do really well, that bots or silicon doesn't do really well....

“Employee safety remains a key concern within Australia’s oil and gas sector,” writes Gaurav Sharma. “The nature of tasks and activities makes it a riskier industry than others. Workers’...

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“No matter the size of the organization, transforming legacy RCM operations to the machine-driven, human-augmented dRCM paradigm is no longer a matter of if, but when. And “when” is now,” says

“AI-driven personalization will soon become mainstream in the food service industry,” writes Joseph Rajadurai. “The new QSR leaders will be those that apply this powerful technology to turn...

“We can speak better to corporate needs and priorities if we focus on learning, rather than training,” writes Stefaan Van Hooydonk. “We can produce better impact if we focus on people,...

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“The rules of engagement have changed,” says Jayajyoti Sengupta, Head of APAC. “Organisations know that they can thrive only if the communities within which they operate also thrive.”...

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“The next chapter of the fourth industrial revolution will leave us with a multi-faceted web where each domain has different characteristics,” writes Paul Roehrig. “Our opportunity—as...

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“As we continue to see the rise of facial recognition as a means to keep us safe, we are going to have to navigate a thorny mix of standards, laws, regulations and ethics,” says Robert Brown....

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“There is no question that businesses can achieve enhanced performance via automation,” writes Peter Whitaker. “However, don’t forget that even though you’re building automations in a...

“As the future of work unfolds, what makes us human is what will make us employable,” writes Manish Bahl. “Attributes like adaptability, flexibility, self-motivation, empathy, creativity,...

Cognizant is ranked No. 193 in the 2019 FORTUNE 500 list, up from No. 195. The FORTUNE 500 is Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of the largest corporations in the United States. Cognizant’s...