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HfS Research Names Cognizant in "Winner's Circle" for Utility OperationsTEANECK, N.J., Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced it has been named to the "Winner's Circle" in the HfS Research Blueprint Report: Utility Operations. HfS Research is a leading independent global analyst firm for the business and IT services industry. The HfS Blueprint analyzes the innovation and execution capabilities of 14 major service providers, focusing on business process, information technology and engineering services across the utility value chain. Service providers named to the Winner's Circle are ranked by HfS as the highest overall performers, working "in collaborative engagements with clients and making recognizable investments in talent and technology capabilities to increase value, using business process as-a-service (BPaaS) to deliver insight driven services." Cognizant is recognized by HfS for its depth of utility industry-specific capabilities, overall vision and delivery excellence, strategic relationships, Internet of Things (IoT) investments and implementation, and innovation in new commercial models to help clients evolve from legacy systems. Other Cognizant strengths noted by HfS include:
"Utilities are at an inflection point and have game-changing decisions to make as a myriad of developments like IoT, analytics and robotics cause disruption. Digital initiatives are creating business opportunities once previously thought to be out of reach, and in this era of 'water as the new oil', utilities' business models are undergoing a fundamental shift," said Raj Radhakrishnan, Senior Vice President and Head of Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy and Utilities, at Cognizant. "Cognizant has invested in building capabilities to enable our utility clients to navigate this shift by effectively leveraging digital business models and technologies. We are pleased that HfS has recognized Cognizant's capabilities in delivering innovative solutions that cover the entire utility value chain, from generation to distribution to retail. These solutions help our clients better engage with their customers while running more efficiently and with lower risk." Read a summary of the HfS Research Blueprint Report: Utility Operations here. About HfS Research HfS Research is The Services Research Company™—the leading analyst authority and global community for business operations and IT services. The firm helps enterprises validate their global operating models with world-class research and peer networking. HfS Research coined the term The As-a-Service Economy to illustrate the challenges and opportunities facing enterprises needing to re-architect their operations to thrive in an age of digital disruption, while grappling with an increasingly complex global business environment. HfS created the Eight Ideals of Being As-a-Service as a guiding framework to help service buyers and providers address these challenges and seize the initiative. About Cognizant Cognizant (NASDAQ-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 205 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant. View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hfs-research-names-cognizant-in-winners-circle-for-utility-operations-300504128.html SOURCE Cognizant |