Cognizant announced a multi‑year digital transformation contract with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to modernize CEPI’s core HR and expense‑management systems and consolidate its Salesforce platform, a key element of the organization’s enterprise architecture.
The engagement will implement a new core HR and Expense Management System, consolidate Salesforce, and develop an enterprise‑architecture roadmap, underscoring Cognizant’s expertise in large‑scale enterprise‑software deployments and operating‑model transformation.
While the financial terms and exact duration of the contract were not disclosed, the win expands Cognizant’s presence in the health‑science and public‑health sectors, a strategic growth area for the firm’s AI‑builder model. The contract aligns with Cognizant’s recent AI initiatives, including the acquisition of 3Cloud and the launch of AI Training Data Services, and supports the company’s goal of delivering AI‑enabled insights, automation, and scalable solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Cognizant reported strong Q3 2025 earnings, with revenue of $5.42 billion, up 7.4% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EPS of $1.39, an 11% increase. The earnings beat was driven by disciplined cost management and a favorable mix shift toward higher‑margin AI and cloud services. Management raised the lower end of its full‑year 2025 revenue guidance to $21.05 billion–$21.10 billion, reflecting confidence in continued demand for AI‑powered solutions.
The CEPI contract demonstrates Cognizant’s ability to secure high‑profile public‑health engagements, reinforcing its positioning as a trusted partner for large‑scale digital transformation. By integrating AI capabilities into CEPI’s core systems, Cognizant will help the organization accelerate vaccine development and deployment, aligning with CEPI’s mission to combat epidemic threats. The partnership also signals a broader trend of technology firms expanding into health‑science and public‑health sectors, where AI and automation can drive significant operational gains.
Analysts noted strong profitability and confidence in Cognizant’s AI‑builder strategy following the earnings release, while revenue was slightly below consensus estimates but EPS beat expectations.
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