Aker Solutions and Cognizant Renew Collaboration to Drive IT Transformation with AI-First Approach

Core Insights - Cognizant and Aker Solutions have extended their partnership with a new multi-year agreement aimed at modernizing Aker Solutions' IT infrastructure using AI platforms, specifically the Cognizant Neuro® platform [2][3] - The agreement focuses on enhancing Aker Solutions' IT service delivery to make it more agile and efficient, aligning with the evolving demands of the energy sector [2][4] Company Strategies - The transformation roadmap introduced by Cognizant emphasizes upgrading current services while ensuring stable operations, leveraging AI and machine learning to protect critical data and infrastructure [3][6] - Aker Solutions aims to leverage digitalization to increase value creation and reduce costs across the project lifecycle, supporting its digital journey [4][5] Industry Context - The energy sector is experiencing a growing reliance on new energy sources and a need for improved efficiency, necessitating unprecedented operational agility [7] - Investment in digital solutions is becoming essential for both traditional operators and new entrants in the energy and utilities sector [7][8]