Overall impact
B (65)

Commentary

Cognizant is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 64.7 for overall impact (73rd percentile compared to all companies), Cognizant ranks 43rd out of 137 industry peers, behind Gorilla Commerce, Orva Shoes, Aeries Technology Group and 39 others, and ahead of Intellishift, Travelport Worldwide, Black Knight and 91 others. On top material causes for Cognizant's industry (Software & Services), Cognizant performs well in Quality Lifelong Education (84.4 score), Technology Innovation (95.5) and Quality Primary Education (96.0) and performs poorly in No Poverty (36.9 score), Accountable Institutions (13.4), Reduced Inequality (0.0) and 1 other cause where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1994
Employees
356,700
Sector
Information Technology
Industry
IT Services
Sub-industry
Application Software
SASB industry
Software & IT Services
Headquarters
Nj, United States
Share classes
CTSH
Mission
To dedicate our business process and technology innovation know-how, deep industry expertise and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger
Description
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. The company provides services including artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology services and solutions, consulting, application development, systems integration, digital engineering, quality engineering and assurance, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, cloud, internet of things, enterprise platform services, and business process services and automation. It also offers AI-led automation, which includes advisory, and process and IT automation solutions designed to simplify and accelerate automation adoption; business process outsourcing services, which help deliver business outcomes including revenue growth, increased customer and employee satisfaction, and cost savings; and Cognizant Moment, a digital experience service that uses AI to reimagine customer experiences and engineer strategies aimed at driving growth. In addition, the company develops, licenses, implements, and supports proprietary and third-party software products and platforms; and develops industry-specific products and services. It offers solutions to healthcare providers and payers, life sciences companies, banking, capital markets, payments and insurance companies, manufacturers, automakers, retailers, consumer goods, travel and hospitality, communications, media and entertainment, education, information services, and technology companies, as well as businesses providing logistics, energy, and utility services. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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