INDORE, AUGUST 13, 2024 – Cognizant, a global leader in technology and professional services, today unveiled its newest center in Indore inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav and Surya Gummadi, EVP and President, Cognizant Americas, in the presence of Shri Sanjay Dubey, Principal Secretary – IT, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Cognizant’s leadership and associates.
Located at Brilliant Titanium in the heart of Indore city, the new center spread across 46,000 square feet with a seating capacity of 500 can accommodate up to 1250 associates in a hybrid work model. The center designed to foster innovation features next generation collaborative workspaces, a 110-seater cafeteria, special areas for wellness, and a dedicated space for expectant mothers. The center integrates city’s rich traditional motifs and local artisanal artworks, with well-appointed meeting rooms, named in honor of Madhya Pradesh’s heritage sites.
“It is a cause for celebration that Cognizant chose Indore to open its newest center. This key milestone demonstrates that Indore, with its growing infrastructure and a skilled talent pool, is fast emerging as a preferred destination for global technology companies,” said Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. “We are committed to extending our support, creating new opportunities for businesses, and an environment where innovation and technology flourish, creating opportunities for our youth while keeping our state moving forward as the nation’s next digital hub.”
“We are excited to bring our people-first culture to Indore, a dynamic city that is fast emerging as a technology hub with skilled talent and exemplary educational institutions,” said Surya Gummadi, EVP and President, Cognizant Americas. “Indore will seamlessly integrate into our existing delivery network across India, focus on innovative solutions for our global clients, create new opportunities for local talent and bring our offices closer to where our associates live.”
The Indore center is fully operational and is currently servicing 30 global clients across industries such as banking, financial services and insurance, communication media, life sciences, manufacturing, logistics, energy and utilities, retail and consumer goods, and travel and hospitality. The associates at the facility are equipped to work on a broad range of advanced technologies, including AI, ML, IoT, and digital engineering, fostering innovation across sectors.
As part of Cognizant’s decades-long tradition of serving communities through employee volunteerism and the dedicated efforts of its Foundation, the center has started galvanizing community engagement through Cognizant Outreach. Most recently, a camp was organized where associates became proud life saviors by volunteering to donate blood on World Blood Donor Day. Comprehensive training sessions on climate change awareness are underway to help protect the environment and promote a greener future.
Cognizant has a global workforce of 336,300 and over 70% of these associates are based in India. In addition to Indore, the company has a strong presence in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mangaluru, Mumbai, and Pune.
Cognizant is one of the largest professional services companies in the world serving organizations across 20 different industries to help modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences to stay ahead in a fast-changing world. With headquarters in the US and a rapidly expanding footprint that extends from India to Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, Cognizant is committed to investing in training its people with advanced technology skills needed for jobs of today and tomorrow.
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