Cognizant Chosen by CEPI to Revolutionize Digital Architecture and ERP Operations

Cognizant Partners with CEPI for Digital Transformation

Cognizant, a global leader in professional services, recently announced its selection by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to spearhead a transformative digital strategy. This project will focus on implementing a cutting-edge core HR and Expense Management System (EMS) while consolidating support for CEPI's crucial Salesforce platform, which acts as the backbone of CEPI's enterprise architecture.

The collaboration signifies a pivotal advance in CEPI's ongoing digital transformation journey. The initiative aims at not only strengthening CEPI's primary systems but also integrating AI-driven insights, automating processes, and providing scalable solutions. These enhancements are expected to boost operational efficiency and significantly lower costs, thereby empowering CEPI to respond more effectively to global health challenges.

Cognizant's extensive experience in digital platform implementation and transformation of operational models made it the ideal partner for CEPI. “We recognize CEPI as an organization that embodies values such as collaboration, impact, and resilience, which align closely with our own,” said Knut Inge Buset, Country Head at Cognizant Norway. “Our team not only possesses the technical expertise in HR and Salesforce technologies but also shares a cultural affinity with CEPI’s mission. Together, we will drive the deployment of Salesforce and SAP platforms, thus enhancing organizational efficiency and generating value.”

This selection came after a thorough procurement process at CEPI, underlining Cognizant’s commitment to being a strategic partner in their enterprise architecture evolution. The engagement seeks to ensure that CEPI’s Salesforce platform remains robust, scalable, and in harmony with the organization’s strategic goals.

Navjot Kalra, Director of CEPI Digital, emphasized the importance of selecting the right partner stating, “This choice extends beyond mere technology; it hinges on compatibility in values, culture, and long-term objectives.” Mads Høgholen, CEPI’s Finance Director and Interim COO, added that the consonance between Cognizant’s mission and their operational strategy will significantly bolster CEPI’s efficiency and adaptability in its critical work.

About Cognizant

Cognizant, traded on Nasdaq as CTSH, specializes in engineering modern businesses. The company aids clients in modernizing technology, re-envisioning processes, and transforming customer experiences to maintain an edge in a rapidly evolving marketplace. To discover more about their endeavors, visit Cognizant’s website.

About CEPI

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is an innovative alliance formed from public, private, and philanthropic organizations. Its mission is to fast-track the development of vaccines and biological responses for epidemic and pandemic threats, ensuring those solutions are accessible to all who need them. CEPI has successfully backed the development of over 70 vaccine candidates against various pathogens and aims to minimize vaccine development time to a remarkable 100 days. To learn more about CEPI’s important work, visit CEPI’s official website.