Teaneck-based global IT consulting company Cognizant plans to acquire AustinCSI, a cloud and data analytics firm located in Texas.
In a Nov. 29 announcement, Cognizant said the move will expand its consulting practice and advisory capabilities to deliver clients with “end-to-end digital transformation strategy and industry-led solutions.”
Headquartered in the technology hub of Dallas, AustinCSI is a privately held company of 175 consultants who specialize in data enablement, business process automation and application migration services for Fortune 500 clients across industries.
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Cognizant and AustinCSI did not disclose financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2022.
In a statement, Michael Valocchi, senior vice president, head of Cognizant consulting and Americas strategy, said, “Client demand for end-to-end digital strategy and industry-specific solutions continues to accelerate.”
“AustinCSI has built a stellar reputation by improving business outcomes for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, particularly in the telecommunications, media, technology and automotive sectors, markets where Cognizant is also strong,” he said. “We look forward to welcoming AustinCSI’s talented experts to our team and further enriching the value we’re providing to our clients as they embrace cloud, AI, data analytics, and other advancing technologies.”
Karen Moree, AustinCSI’s chief executive officer and co-founder, said, “We’re excited by the opportunity to become part of Cognizant and combine our strengths in delivering advanced and transformative technologies to clients.”
“Together, we can provide more impact for our current clients with broader capabilities in emerging digital technologies and reach a wider market leveraging Cognizant’s global scale,” Moree added.
