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Recognized by OpenAI for its capabilities in AI building, Cognizant is embedding Codex across its global software engineering system and, in partnership with OpenAI, will empower clients across industries with a Codex-driven development model.
TEANECK, N.J.April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) announced today that it has been selected as one of OpenAI’s core partners to jointly drive the scaled adoption and impact of Codex among global enterprise clients. Cognizant is deeply integrating Codex into the overall engineering processes of its Software Engineering Group, aiming to establish it as a standardized core capability throughout the entire software build and delivery lifecycle.
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OpenAI is collaborating with a group of leading global systems integrators selected for their ability to deploy and scale Codex in complex enterprise environments and translate that capability into client-facing service delivery. Cognizant’s selection underscores its deep heritage as an AI builder: designing, deploying, and running AI-powered systems at enterprise scale across industries and within its own operations.
“The best engineering organizations of the next decade won’t be defined by the number of engineers, but by how seamlessly human judgment and AI capabilities are fused and leveraged together,” said Rajesh Varrier, President, Cognizant India Operations, and Chairman & Managing Director. “We are integrating Codex as a collaborative partner into how our engineers work—taking on tasks like code generation, refactoring, testing, and documentation—so teams can focus human judgment where it matters most. OpenAI brings cutting-edge intelligence. Cognizant brings enterprise scale, deep industry expertise, and the rigorous governance required by industry.”
Cognizant engineers are already applying Codex across the software development lifecycle in client projects, spanning AI and machine learning model development, code refactoring, agent solution development, and legacy system modernization. These deployments demonstrate Codex’s ability to accelerate delivery cycles, help improve code quality, and reduce the cost and risk of large-scale modernization projects, including transformations of legacy systems long stalled by complexity, regulatory risk, and reliance on ‘tribal knowledge.’
“Codex is evolving into a powerful platform for orchestrating agents across software development and business processes. As enterprises accelerate their adoption of Codex, we are partnering with leaders like Cognizant to help more organizations move from initial use to scalable, repeatable deployments,” said Denise Dresser, Chief Revenue Officer at OpenAI. “Cognizant’s deep experience in large-scale software transformation enables enterprises to deploy Codex for modernizing legacy code, automating code reviews, detecting vulnerabilities, and application development, and further extend its value into systems and business processes that involve knowledge work. Together, we will bring the power of Codex to organizations worldwide.”
This partnership incorporates OpenAI’s Codex capabilities into Cognizant’s AI Build technology stack, which spans leading AI platforms and hyperscale cloud provider ecosystems. Cognizant’s AI Build strategy is based on the principle that bridging the gap between AI investment and business outcomes requires more than just cutting-edge models; it demands deep integration into the enterprise context and business processes, and accountability for delivery and operational integration in production.
Through this collaboration, Cognizant and OpenAI will jointly provide AI-powered engineering, modernization, and security/compliance capabilities to clients across industries, focusing on reducing complexity, accelerating delivery pace, and building the rigorous governance required for enterprise-scale application.
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Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI builder and technology services provider committed to bridging the gap between AI investment and business value by building full-stack AI solutions for clients. With deep industry, process, and engineering expertise, we fuse a client’s unique business and technology context to unlock human potential, deliver tangible returns, and help leading global companies stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Learn more at www.cognizant.com or follow us on social media @cognizant.
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