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Cognizant Unveils AI Factory: Transforming AI Infrastructure

On March 17, 2026, Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) introduced the Cognizant AI Factory, a comprehensive enterprise-level service offering designed in collaboration with Dell Technologies and powered by NVIDIA. This cutting-edge framework aims to advance the secure, efficient, and responsible scaling of artificial intelligence across business environments, whether they are hybrid or multi-cloud.

What is Cognizant AI Factory?

The Cognizant AI Factory is a shared service that integrates AI lifecycle management into a single environment. This includes everything from ideation and experimentation to deployment and daily operations. It supports enterprises in transitioning from proof of concept to full-scale operational AI, enabling faster go-to-market strategies and better outcomes. By unifying high-performance infrastructure with advanced AI software stacks from NVIDIA, the AI Factory helps businesses manage complex workloads seamlessly across public, private, and hybrid clouds.

Innovative GPU Technology

One of the standout features of this offering is the exclusive split GPU technology developed by Cognizant, which utilizes NVIDIA’s Multi-Instance GPU technology. This feature allows multiple business units, and even different clients, to securely run AI workloads simultaneously in a unified environment. This innovation aids in maintaining data integrity, optimizing resource utilization, and significantly lowering barriers to advanced AI adoption.

As Sriram Kumaresan, Cognizant’sGlobal Head of Cloud Services, states, “Cognizant AI Factory revolutionizes the AI landscape by combining state-of-the-art infrastructure with intelligent orchestration and enterprise-grade safeguards, helping clients unlock real value from AI.”

Key Features of Cognizant AI Factory

• - Ready-made Sandbox Environments: These allow for quick internal experiments and pilot projects.
• - Predefined Action Plans: Tailored pipelines in MLOps speed up the time to profitability.
• - AI Resilience Layer: This feature supports governance and lifecycle management to ensure a robust operational backbone for AI projects.
• - Pay-per-Usage Pricing: Clients can forecast expenses and optimize resource usage effectively, making budgeting simpler.

Cost Efficiency and Governance

Internal benchmarking and controlled testing of Cognizant AI Factory have demonstrated that it can cut total ownership costs by 50% to 60% and reduce AI processing time by approximately 30%. The return on investment timeline is compressed to weeks, contrasting with the months typically required without such a system.

Denise Millard, Associate Director at Dell Technologies, commented, “Cognizant AI Factory aids businesses in transforming AI potential into actual value and progress. Our collaboration facilitates a clear and rapid pathway from pilot projects to large-scale deployment.”

A Strategic All-in-One Solution

Cognizant AI Factory not only empowers businesses with control over their AI governance and operations but also ensures compliance with emerging standards like ISO/IEC 42001:2023. It consolidates sourcing, governance, and cost management into a streamlined experience that addresses the complexities businesses face with enterprise AI workloads.

NVIDIA’s Vice President of Enterprise Software, John Fanelli, adds, “Across industries, organizations need solutions that quickly transition AI from proof of concept to a governed, operational engine. Together, NVIDIA, Cognizant, and Dell Technologies are delivering the AI infrastructure and software framework that provides enterprises the performance and flexibility needed for confident AI deployment.”

In summary, Cognizant AI Factory serves as a cornerstone in Cognizant’s broader AI Builder strategy, enabling clients to deploy intelligent agents, integrate advanced models, and modernize existing platforms efficiently. With deep industry expertise, Cognizant is well-positioned to bridge the gap between AI investment and business value, ensuring clients remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

For more information about Cognizant AI Factory, visit Cognizant’s website.