TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq:
CTSH) announced today a new business engagement with leading global
specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot
Corporation (NYSE: CBT) to help the company transform its digital
operating model. Cognizant will also act as the managed services
provider for Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) and
Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) services, enabling
automation, cloud, DevOps, artificial intelligence (AI) and
self-service.
Cabot's digital transformation journey began as an
enterprise-wide initiative to improve its ways of working, become
more effective and efficient, and harness the power of digital
technologies. Cognizant will enable Cabot to focus its efforts more
fully on driving digital strategy, building strategic business
partnerships and digitalizing the way it does business. By
leveraging a data-driven approach that advances continuous
improvement across business services, outcomes and global
operations, Cognizant will help Cabot to create an enhanced digital
experience that drives value for its customers and employees.
"We were looking for a trusted partner that understands our
business and would not only transform how we deliver services, but
also stimulate and reimagine the art of the possible with
innovative thinking in support of our accelerated digitalization,"
said Ivan Skerl, Cabot's Vice
President and Chief Digital and Information Officer. "Cognizant's
track record in global delivery, high standards of customer
satisfaction and demonstrated capabilities in driving
transformational programs gave us confidence in their ability to
deliver us a competitive advantage. Furthermore, successful
digitalization will enable us to better execute upon our strategic
growth priorities."
"Cabot understands that investing and refocusing resources
toward digital initiatives are crucial to reinforcing the company's
industry leadership and position as an innovative partner to its
global business lines," said Saurabh
Mehta, Cognizant's Global Head of Manufacturing, Logistics,
Energy and Utilities. "Cognizant is proud to support Cabot's
multi-year transformation journey, helping drive digital innovation
with its customers and generating strong cash flows through
efficiency and optimization."
About Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation (NYSE:
CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials
company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The
company is a leading provider of carbon black, specialty
carbons, activated carbon, elastomer
composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and
conductive compounds, fumed silica and aerogel. For
more information on Cabot, please visit the
company's website at cabotcorp.com.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers
modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology,
reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay
ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving
everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or
@cognizant.
For more information, contact:
U.S.
Josh
Blumenthal
joshua.blumenthal@cognizant.com
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Europe /
APAC
Christina
Schneider
christina.schneider@cognizant.com
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India
Rashmi
Vasisht
rashmi.vasisht@cognizant.com
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