Cognizant will provide end-to-end
technology services to support Cengage Group's digital
transformation journey leveraging cutting-edge technology and
solutions.
TEANECK,
N.J., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced the expansion
of its relationship with Cengage Group, a global edtech company
that supports millions of students each year, from middle school
through graduate school and skills education, with quality content
and technology. Under this seven-year agreement, Cognizant will
provide advanced technology services that are designed to enhance
operational efficiency, reduce the total cost of ownership, and
continue to support Cengage Group's digital transformation. Cengage
Group extended its relationship with Cognizant due to the company's
proven track record as a trusted and strategic provider, including
playing a critical role in the development of Cengage
Unlimited, an all-access digital subscription service for the
higher ed course materials market.
Over the course of this agreement, Cognizant will expand to
provide operations services for Cengage Group in support of
corporate enabling functions such as global Finance and Human
Resources. Furthermore, Cognizant will provide end-to-end
operations support for the cloud environment and corporate security
services. By combining Cognizant's education industry expertise and
cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI (Gen AI), to
further improve operational excellence, along with Cengage's
innovative educational solutions, this collaboration aims to
support Cengage further its mission to help learners and educators
in achieving their goals.
"Cognizant is a long-trusted partner and we look forward to this
expanded partnership as we continue to further revolutionize
education through technology and drive operational excellence,"
said Jim Chilton, CTO of Cengage
Group. "Their extensive expertise, experience and innovative
solutions will help us continue to scale our business, streamline
operations, improve efficiencies and support our efforts to deliver
truly personalized, interactive and immersive learning
experiences."
"We are proud of our long-standing relationship with Cengage
Group as its preferred provider and are excited to continue to
contribute towards the digital transformation of the education
sector," said Anurag Sinha, SVP and
Head of Communications, Media, and Technology, Americas of
Cognizant. "We will leverage our advanced Gen AI capabilities
including platforms like Cognizant Neuro® IT Operations and
Cognizant Flowsource™️ to accelerate engineering and automation at
Cengage. Additionally, our deep competencies in cloud operations,
data analytics, cybersecurity solutions, and Intelligent Business
Process Operations will help enable Cengage Group to streamline and
create efficiencies while allowing the company to innovate and
scale solutions for the millions of learners and educators Cengage
serves."
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers
modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology,
reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay
ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving
everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or
@cognizant.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving
millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products
and services that equip students with the skills and competencies
needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled
the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and
now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education,
workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching
and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology,
including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners
who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through
education. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com or
find us on LinkedIn or X.
Contact: Katrina
Cheung, katrina.cheung@cognizant.com
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