Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), a leading provider of consulting, technology, and business process outsourcing services, today announced that Gordon Coburn, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, will present at the following investor conference.

  11th Annual Pacific Crest Technology Leadership Forum

  --  Date:                  Monday, August 10, 2009

  --  Time:                 12:30 PM EDT

A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available at Cognizant's website:

  http://www.cognizant.com/investors

  The webcast will remain available on the company's website for 30 days.


  About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, Cognizant's single-minded passion is to dedicate our global technology and innovation know-how, our industry expertise, and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger. With over 50 global delivery centers and approximately 64,000 employees as of June 30, 2009, we combine a unique onsite/offshore delivery model infused by a distinct culture of customer satisfaction. A member of the NASDAQ-100 Index and S&P 500 Index, Cognizant is a Forbes Global 2000 company and a member of the Fortune 1000 and is ranked among the top information technology companies in BusinessWeek's Hot Growth and Top 50 Performers listings. Visit us online at www.cognizant.com.

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CONTACT: David Nelson, Vice President, Investor Relations,
+1-201-498-8840, or david.nelson@cognizant.com

Web Site: http://www.cognizant.com/