Cognizant acquires PIPC Group
Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Indian IT major has acquired 18 year old, London based global program management consulting firm for an undisclosed amount. PIPC has more than 200 professionals, primarily in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the U.S. PIPC helps clients drive business transformation by providing sophisticated program management services, methods and tools.
With the acquisition of PIPC, Cognizant aims to extend its existing program management capabilities with several distinctive and market-leading offerings. These include PMO (Project Management Office), the firm’s core competency, and its PhD (Project Health Diagnostic) tool, which has been successfully deployed in over 800 engagements. PIPC’s program management offerings will extend and strengthen Cognizant's ability to manage increasingly complex global projects. Secondly, the acquisition helps Cognizant expand its footpring in Australia & New Zealand.
“With 85,500 associates worldwide, Cognizant will provide the global delivery capability, experience and scale to enable PIPC to accelerate its growth ambitions. Our organizations have the right cultural fit, and together we can drive business transformation initiatives that combine high-quality consulting, IT, and business process outsourcing services with our advanced project management offerings,” said Simon Rawling, Group Managing Director at PIPC.
With the acquisition of PIPC, Cognizant aims to extend its existing program management capabilities with several distinctive and market-leading offerings. These include PMO (Project Management Office), the firm’s core competency, and its PhD (Project Health Diagnostic) tool, which has been successfully deployed in over 800 engagements. PIPC’s program management offerings will extend and strengthen Cognizant's ability to manage increasingly complex global projects. Secondly, the acquisition helps Cognizant expand its footpring in Australia & New Zealand.
“With 85,500 associates worldwide, Cognizant will provide the global delivery capability, experience and scale to enable PIPC to accelerate its growth ambitions. Our organizations have the right cultural fit, and together we can drive business transformation initiatives that combine high-quality consulting, IT, and business process outsourcing services with our advanced project management offerings,” said Simon Rawling, Group Managing Director at PIPC.
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