Cognizant Named to Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies 2025 List

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Cognizant (CTSH) has been named to Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies 2025 list, marking its third consecutive year on this prestigious ranking. The recognition, announced on March 26, 2025, evaluates companies based on three key criteria: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.

The selection process, conducted by Fortune and Statista Inc., involved comprehensive surveys of employees, recruiters, management consultants, and patent attorneys. Additionally, Statista collaborated with LexisNexis PatentSight to analyze companies' patent portfolios in terms of quantity and value. The final list features the top 300 companies with the highest overall scores.

Surya Gummadi, President, Americas at Cognizant, highlighted the company's focus on becoming an employer of choice, optimizing operations, and accelerating growth while fostering grassroots innovation. This strategic approach has positioned Cognizant to lead in the AI era.

Company recognized for product and process innovation and culture for the third consecutive year

TEANECK, N.J., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced that it has been recognized on Fortune's list of "America's Most Innovative Companies 2025". This prestigious award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and recognizes organizations that lead the charge in fostering creativity, advancing technology, and driving transformational change. The awards list was announced on March 26, 2025, and can be viewed on the Fortune website.

Fortune and Statista selected America's Most Innovative Companies 2025 based on product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture. For the evaluation of the innovation culture and the internal view of process innovation, Statista deployed online surveys where employees could score their own company on a scale system. Statista surveyed recruiters, management consultants, and patent attorneys to evaluate the external view of process innovation and product innovation. Statista also cooperated with LexisNexis PatentSight and used its platform to analyze the quantity and value of a company's patents. The 300 companies with the highest score were awarded America's Most Innovative Companies 2025.

"Cognizant is proud to be named one of America's Most Innovative Companies for the third consecutive year by Fortune and Statista," said Surya Gummadi, President, Americas, Cognizant. "Over the last few years, Cognizant has prioritized becoming an employer of choice, optimizing operations, and accelerating growth—all while empowering our associates to drive grassroots innovation. That momentum is fueling innovation across the organization and for our clients, positioning Cognizant to lead in the AI era."

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

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. Name Bill Abelson Email william.abelson@cognizant.com				Europe / APAC Name Christina Schneider Email christina.schneider@cognizant.com		India Name Rashmi Vasisht Email rashmi.vasisht@cognizant.com

 

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FAQ

What criteria were used to evaluate Cognizant (CTSH) for Fortune's Most Innovative Companies 2025 list?

Companies were evaluated based on three main criteria: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture, using surveys of employees, industry experts, and patent portfolio analysis.

How many times has Cognizant (CTSH) appeared on Fortune's Most Innovative Companies list?

Cognizant has appeared on Fortune's Most Innovative Companies list for three consecutive years, including 2025.

What is the significance of Cognizant's (CTSH) innovation strategy for the AI era?

Cognizant's focus on being an employer of choice, optimizing operations, and accelerating growth while encouraging grassroots innovation has positioned the company to lead in the AI era.

How many companies were selected for Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies 2025 list?

The list features the top 300 companies with the highest innovation scores.

When was Cognizant (CTSH) announced as part of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies 2025 list?

The announcement was made on March 26, 2025.