Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a major American multinational IT consulting and outsourcing company, headquartered in Teaneck, NJ, that helps businesses modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform customer experiences using digital strategies, cloud, AI, and automation. Founded in India in 1994, it serves global clients, offering end-to-end solutions from strategy to implementation and operating in areas like AI engineering, digital transformation, and cloud services.