Cognizant Earns Pega Partner of the Year Award for AI Innovations

Cognizant Honored as Pega Partner of the Year

On June 2, 2025, Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) received the prestigious Partner of the Year award from Pegasystems, Inc., a leading global provider of enterprise software, during the annual PegaWorld 2025 conference. This accolade recognizes Cognizant’s remarkable contributions to enterprise transformation, showcasing their commitment to delivering excellence, innovation, and successful outcomes for clients.

In a business landscape where modernization and artificial intelligence play pivotal roles in maintaining a competitive edge, the partnership between Cognizant and Pega aims to facilitate genuine transformations beyond mere digital buzzwords. Their collaboration supports global enterprises in addressing complex operational challenges—from workflow automation to intelligent customer engagement. By combining Cognizant’s extensive industry expertise with Pega’s cutting-edge low-code platform, the alliance empowers businesses to achieve tangible results.

Roshan Subudhi, Global Sales and Practice Lead for Enterprise Platform Services at Cognizant, emphasized that clients are looking for profound transformation rather than just tools. He noted, "Whether it's about redesigning customer journeys powered by AI or reengineering core processes through automation, progressing forward requires blending platform innovation with domain expertise. Our collaboration with Pega provides exactly that, allowing enterprises not just to adapt but to lead their markets."

As a Global Elite Partner within the Pega ecosystem, Cognizant offers an extensive suite of consulting and implementation services, covering advisory, development, integration, and managed services. Their delivery approach focuses on agility and precision, guiding enterprises from initial automation projects to comprehensive AI-based reinvention.

Daniel Österberg-Holm, Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystems at Pegasystems, congratulated Cognizant on earning the Partner of the Year Award. "This recognition underscores their exceptional skills in leveraging Cognizant’s robust capabilities to enhance agility and adaptability. Together, we are dedicated to equipping our customers to confront challenges, achieve digital excellence, and leave a lasting mark on the industries they operate in. We are excited about our ongoing collaboration."

Cognizant has established itself as a leader in automation and AI services, earning consistent recognition from industry analysts. In 2025, they were named a Leader in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix Assessment for Intelligent Process Automation Services for the sixth consecutive year. Additionally, Cognizant was recognized as a Leader in the High-Tech Industry Digital Services RadarView for 2024–2025 by Avasant, lauded for their role in accelerating co-innovation within next-generation AI solutions.

Cognizant's partnership with Pegasystems exemplifies their strategic vision to integrate advanced technologies and domain expertise, paving the way for enterprises to thrive in an ever-evolving business environment. As organizations strive for digital transformation, Cognizant remains committed to making those aspirations a reality through innovative solutions, ultimately helping clients redefine their operational frameworks and customer experiences.

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