Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Thursday announced a multi-year alliance to help global companies scale artificial intelligence across core business functions.



The new collaboration aims to build AI solutions that firms can use to transform workflows and improve customer service, productivity, and resilience.



The firms said the pact centers on co-creating industry-ready AI tools for sectors such as financial services, health and life sciences, retail, and manufacturing.



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They will jointly pitch these solutions to global clients.



<h2>Agentic AI Integration</h2>



Executives said the alliance embeds agentic AI and Copilot features into mission-critical workflows.



These capabilities, powered by Work IQ, Foundry IQ, and Fabric IQ, are meant to improve business outcomes and operational strength.



<h2>Industry Platforms</h2>



Under the agreement, Cognizant will integrate its existing Neuro AI Suite with Microsoft Cloud and AI services to support enterprise transformation.



“AI underpins and shapes every transformation program we drive,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant. He added that the alliance aligns with the company’s strategy to help clients address scaling challenges across AI initiatives.



Cognizant plans to broaden the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot among its teams and clients.



The company will also train staff on Microsoft Azure and related AI technologies to build internal fluency and agile execution.



<h2>Platform Enhancements</h2>



The collaboration will leverage proprietary tools such as TriZetto, Skygrade, and FlowSource to deliver tailored advancements by industry verticals and help modernize software engineering at scale.



Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft’s commercial business, said the partnership combines deep industry know-how with leading technology to accelerate industry-specific AI solutions that embed into everyday workflows.



Price Action: CTSH shares were up 0.51% at $83.58 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data. MSFT was up 2.25%.



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Cognizant and Microsoft have announced a multi-year partnership to integrate AI into enterprise workflows, focusing on industry-specific solutions for sectors like financial services, health, retail, and manufacturing. The collaboration aims to enhance business functions and customer service through AI-driven tools, leveraging Cognizant's Neuro AI Suite and Microsoft's cloud services. The partnership will also promote the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot, with Cognizant training staff on Azure technologies. CTSH shares rose 0.51% and MSFT shares increased by 2.25% following the announcement.

- Cognizant Technology Solutions and Microsoft have formed a multi-year alliance to develop AI solutions for businesses aiming to enhance workflows and customer service.  
- The collaboration will result in the integration of Cognizant's Neuro AI Suite with Microsoft Cloud, targeting various sectors including financial services and healthcare.  
- This partnership aims to accelerate the development of industry-specific AI tools and improve operational effectiveness, supported by training initiatives in Microsoft technologies for Cognizant employees.

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