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In conversation with Senior Technology Journalist Vandana Nair from Analytics India Magazine, EPAM's Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Elaina Shekhter, discusses how the intersection and implications of #GenAI are redrawing the software development lifecycle. Elaina talks at length about GenAI trends shaping enterprise operations and developer roles in the future and the impact and transformation it has brought to enterprise and developer productivity.   Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gW6raekd   #tech #EPAMIndia #LifeAtEPAM #EPAMLeaders #EPAM System

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It's a big day for NTT DATA! Abhijit Dubey is now officially our CEO, leading us on our ongoing transformation - from a position of strength to ever greater relevance to our clients and the marketplace. I'm thrilled to be a part of growing our future. This is our time! Click the link below for more on this news. #OneNTTDATA

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In this article for Hindu Business Line, EXL's President and Head of Insurance Vikas Bhalla shares the four key areas where the Indian BPM industry is leveraging generative AI. From embedding #GenAI into operations to improve speed and efficiency to creating gen AI solutions to solve for specific industry problems, see where he thinks it's being utilized to the best of its ability. https://lnkd.in/dq_KnjWF

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In conversation with Senior Technology Journalist Vandana Nair from Analytics India Magazine, EPAM's Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Elaina Shekhter, discusses how the intersection and implications of #GenAI are redrawing the software development lifecycle. Elaina talks at length about GenAI trends shaping enterprise operations and developer roles in the future and the impact and transformation it has brought to enterprise and developer productivity.   Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gNzE_DK3   #tech #EPAMIndia #LifeAtEPAM #EPAMLeaders  EPAM Systems

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Today Judson Althoff and Ravi Kumar S announced an expanded iconic partnership between Cognizant and Microsoft aimed at propelling generative AI into the heart of enterprise transformation!   In collaboration with Microsoft, we are set to unleash the power of Microsoft's generative AI and Copilots to Enterprise users worldwide, igniting innovation, enhancing employee experiences, and driving industry-wide evolution.   Detailed Econometric Research from Cognizant and Oxford Economics in 2023 titled "New Work, New World", found generative AI's ability to automate tedious tasks allows for industry-wide transformation by streamlining operations, fostering innovation, and ultimately reducing operational costs, providing a better experience for clients and consumers alike. With Cognizant's prowess in digital transformation services and Microsoft's cutting-edge generative AI technologies, this partnership is poised to lead industry-wide transformation predicted in New Work, New World, by redefining how businesses operate, innovate, and thrive in the digital era.   Here are some highlights of what this partnership entails:   - Accelerated Innovation: Together, we're committed to unlocking the potential of generative AI across industries, contributing to the projected $1 trillion boost to the U.S. GDP over the next decade and significantly accelerating AI adoption and innovation in India. - Empowering the Workforce: Cognizant has invested in 25,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats for our associates, along with seats for our clients, to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and revolutionize customer experiences. - Industry-Specific Solutions: Our collaboration will focus on delivering tailored solutions across sectors such as healthcare, retail, financial services, manufacturing, and more, leveraging Copilot Studio to create custom industry-and-business-function specific Copilots. - Responsible AI: We're dedicated to upholding the highest standards for responsible and ethical AI, ensuring safety, security, privacy, transparency, and inclusion every step of the way.   This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to harness the full potential of generative AI and drive meaningful transformation for our clients and their customers.   Read more about this game-changing collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/gWvDs8Tv Let's embark on this transformative journey together! Satya Nadella, Judson Althoff, Nick Parker, Nicole Dezen, Deb Cupp, Puneet Chandok, Mala Anand, Stephen Boyle, Sangita Singh, Ravi Kumar S, Surya Gummadi, Gaurav Chand, Annadurai Elango, Ravi Sivalingam MBA, PMP, PSM, Prasad Sankaran, Rob Vatter, Sandra Notardonato, Ajmal Noorani    #Microsoft #Cognizant #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Partnership

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In conversation with Senior Technology Journalist Vandana Nair from Analytics India Magazine, EPAM Systems Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Elaina Shekhter, discusses how the intersection and implications of #GenAI are redrawing the software development lifecycle. Elaina talks at length about GenAI trends shaping enterprise operations and developer roles in the future and the impact and transformation it has brought to enterprise and developer productivity.   Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gC5dHCiv   #tech #EPAMIndia #LifeAtEPAM #EPAMLeaders #EPAMInfluencers

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🌐 Cognizant's Acquisition of Belcan: A Strategic Move Amid Economic Uncertainty 🌐 Cognizant's recent acquisition of Belcan is a significant step in expanding its engineering services and signals a broader trend in the IT services sector. It mimics Capgemini's acquisition of Altran in 2019. In a time of dwindling demand and economic uncertainty, such strategic acquisitions can provide a much-needed boost to M&A deal activities. Why This Matters: 🔍 Inorganic Market Share Expansion: With organic growth facing headwinds, acquiring companies like Belcan allows Cognizant to swiftly enhance its market presence and diversify its service offerings. 🔍 Capabilities Enhancement: Belcan brings robust engineering and R&D capabilities, enabling Cognizant to offer more comprehensive solutions to existing clients, thereby increasing value and deepening customer relationships. 🔍 Survival Tactics in a Competitive Industry: In an industry characterized by minimal differentiation, expanding capabilities and market share through acquisitions can be crucial for survival and growth. Offering more to the same customers helps maintain relevance and competitiveness. Strategic Implications: ✅ Adaptation to Economic Climate: M&A activities can provide stability and growth opportunities in uncertain times, helping companies like Cognizant navigate and thrive despite economic challenges. ✅ Enhanced Service Portfolio: Integrating Belcan’s strengths with Cognizant’s existing services allows for a more diversified and resilient business model. ✅ Customer-Centric Growth: Focusing on providing enhanced value to existing customers through expanded capabilities ensures sustained business relationships and loyalty. As the IT services landscape continues to evolve, strategic acquisitions will play a pivotal role in shaping the future. Companies must leverage these opportunities to remain competitive and deliver greater value to their clients. Partners at Peak North bring a strong track record of advising global brands on their inorganic growth strategies. Peak North can support your sector research, buy-side mandate, target identification, and thesis validation to ensure strategic and informed decision-making in M&A activities. #Cognizant #Belcan #MergersAndAcquisitions #ITServices #BusinessGrowth #EconomicUncertainty #DealAdvisory #Growth #Technology

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Look forward for insightful discussion on Gen AI in the Market Access domain

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Cognizant announced it has signed a definitive agreement to  acquire Belcan for approximatley $1.3 billion in cash and stock. Belcan is an established player in ER&D that provides mission-critical digital engineering services for a long-standing customer base across the commercial aerospace, defense, space, marine and industrial verticals, primarily in North America and the United Kingdom (UK). The acquisition will significantly expand Cognizant's ER&D capabilities, building upon the Company's leadership in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Engineering practice areas. Combining with Belcan will also add scale and enable Cognizant to establish a leadership position in the high-growth aerospace & defense (A&D) industry with a blue-chip client base, deep domain expertise, and significant technological capabilities with over 6,500 engineers and technical consultants. For more, please see the release here: https://cogniz.at/4eg5yR9 https://lnkd.in/eChCt_Jq

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Here’s an exciting and up-to-the-minute podcast for you: Forrester Analyst Rowan Curran and EPAM Systems Elaina Shekhter explain what’s real, and not so real, in #generativeAI right now. https://epamsys.co/4bbT1vX #genAI

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Cognizant is acquiring Belcan a leader in Digital Engineering. Our CEO Ravi Kumar S talks to CNBC on this stating “This acquisition will give us a new growth vector where in software and technology is embedded into physical objects in #Manufacturing, #Aerospace #Defense industries. #Cognizant is in a sweet spot at the center of #InformationTechnology #OperationsTechnology and #BusinessTransformation “ Very unique proposition where there are not many players in the market giving us an edge over competition. #M&A #Acquisition #DigitalEngineering

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Arindam Paul – VP – #FidelityInvestmentsIndia is a leading practitioner in the space of #AI and #ML. He writes in CXOToday about the impact of #AI in our world today and what it means for industries, the job market, and the world at large. “We’re living in an exciting period,” he says. The article talks about what is likely to happen in 5-10-15 years from now. Where do you stand on this? What might happen with AI over this period? Fidelity Investments #FidelityAssociate

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Making customer experience better and stronger business process integrations…

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The promise of productivity leaps and bounds, and the cycle of rapid change brought on by Generative AI is both exciting and sometimes overwhelming for enterprises and individuals alike. Are you finding it hard to realize AI’s potential with confidence and rewire for the future?

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Here’s an exciting and up-to-the-minute podcast for you: Forrester Analyst Rowan Curran and EPAM Systems Elaina Shekhter explain what’s real, and not so real, in #generativeAI right now. https://epamsys.co/4bbT1vX #genAI

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Watch Cognizant’s Mariesa Coughanour, Head of Advisory for Cognizant Automation at the recent HFS Summit in NYC discuss how the democratization of AI is making it easier for companies to embrace this technology, and how Cognizant is supporting companies to enable people to test the boundaries of what’s possible in the future of work for its clients. #GenAI #futureofwork https://cogniz.at/3RzcS0y

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Swipe left and tune in to our latest fireside chat featuring Rajesh Varrier, Jared Spataro, and R "Ray" Wang, as they talk about their experiences with #Copilot and how human input enhances and make these experiences even more enriching. ➡️ View the fireside chat here - infy.com/3y4hWTK #InfosysTopaz #InfosysCobalt #FutureofWork #Microsoft

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