Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (Agency) Odisha has emerged as a destination of the Future with growing scale of investment, talent pool and ambition, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Sunday. All these factors, Patnaik said have become the cornerstones of the State’s journey towards growth and development which is fuelled by a robust ecosystem encouraging entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and new-age businesses. Inaugurating the new facility of Cognizant, one of the largest professional services companies in the world, the Chief Minister said Cognizant marks a significant milestone for new Odisha and further solidifies its reputation as a leading IT investment destination in the country.
Minister of State, Electronics & IT Tusharkanti Behera said Bhubaneswar has become a global hotspot for IT, ESDM & Consulting companies. With its visionary policies and vibrant ecosystem, Odisha,he said has emerged as the undisputed leader in the IT domain, shaping the future of technology. The new centre of Cognizant shall create more opportunities for the State’s youth and drive the economy upwards, Behera said Principal Secretary, E& IT Department Manoj Kumar Mishra, said the establishment of a new centre of Cognizant in Bhubaneswar not only signifies their confidence in our State’s potential but also highlights the remarkable strides Odisha has made in attracting top industries to its burgeoning IT landscape.
The new centre of Cognizant in Bhubaneswar is spread over 52000 Sqft and is designed to accommodate 1000 of the company’s associates in a hybrid work environment and is located at Odisha Technology Centre. The new center is projected to be expanded further to accommodate 5000+ associates in two years. The facility enables associates to work in modern and collaborative spaces in diverse areas, including AI, ML, IoT, Digital Engineering and robotic automation, among other advanced technologies. Cognizant will continue to offer its award-winning learning and development program to equip its associates with future-ready digital capabilities, helping them continually improve their capabilities to serve global clients.