Cognizant Technology Solutions and Microsoft have entered into a multi‑year partnership that will co‑build industry‑grade AI solutions, co‑sell globally, and collaborate on large‑scale deals across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, and manufacturing.
The alliance is a core element of Cognizant’s “AI‑builder” strategy, which seeks to embed AI across its industry platforms and accelerate the adoption of generative and agentic models. By combining Cognizant’s industry‑specific platforms—TriZetto, Skygrade, and FlowSource—with Microsoft’s Azure cloud and AI services, the partnership aims to deliver end‑to‑end solutions that can be deployed at scale and integrated into customers’ existing workflows.
Under the agreement, Cognizant will embed its agentic AI and Copilot capabilities—powered by Work IQ, Foundry IQ, and Fabric IQ—into Microsoft’s trusted cloud and AI services. The deal also expands Cognizant’s Neuro AI Suite, leveraging Azure AI Foundry and related technologies to enhance productivity, customer experience, and operational resilience for clients across the target sectors.
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S said the partnership “underpins every transformation program we drive” and will help clients solve the last‑mile challenge of scaling AI across the enterprise. Microsoft commercial chief Judson Althoff added that the collaboration will “accelerate the creation of industry‑specific solutions that are embedded in the flow of work and unlock transformative value for our joint customers.”
The announcement comes amid a broader market enthusiasm for AI, with Cognizant’s stock having rallied 19% in the three months leading up to the partnership. Analysts have noted that the company’s AI push and expanding clientele are key drivers of this positive sentiment.
The partnership is expected to open new revenue opportunities for Cognizant, strengthen its competitive differentiation, and position the company as a leading AI‑powered frontier firm. By leveraging Microsoft’s cloud scale and Cognizant’s industry expertise, the alliance is poised to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for clients worldwide.
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