Data can be considered to be one of the most valuable commodities in today’s world - more so than gold, oil and bitcoin. It underpins most business and performance operations; and the organizations that are able to maximize its use are the most successful.

There are many paths in which a person eventually becomes a software programmer and engineer. Some start at an early age with an interest in science, engineering, and software development. Others are drawn to it a bit later in their lives, through a serendipitous journey.

The answer lies in what you’re trying to achieve with intelligent automation. Automated processes enable efficiency, while data enhances decision-making says Chakradhar Agraharam, a VP in Cognizant’s Intelligent Process Automation Practice.

Health technology company Philips and IT services provider Cognizant are partnering to build customized applications for organizations in the health sector, the companies announced Thursday.

Cognizant on Wednesday announced plans to donate tablets and laptops worth Rs 6.7 crore to students and teachers of government schools across six states in the country, as part of the companys employee-led volunteering programme.