Cognizant Technology Solutions has entered into a five‑year strategic partnership with German multi‑sector trading group BayWa AG, taking responsibility for the German company’s core IT services, including infrastructure, application management, service desk, and workplace services. The agreement also covers the transfer of a number of BayWa employees to Cognizant’s workforce, although the exact figure was not disclosed.
The partnership is designed to create a future‑ready, scalable IT landscape for BayWa and to strengthen the German company’s capacity for innovation. Cognizant will introduce modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation, and will continuously modernize BayWa’s infrastructure and applications. While the financial terms of the deal were not made public, the scope of services and the duration of the agreement signal a substantial commitment from both parties.
From Cognizant’s perspective, the deal expands its presence in Europe and deepens its AI‑enabled service offerings. The company has been positioning itself as an “AI builder” and has recently launched several AI platforms, including the Neuro AI Multi‑Agent Accelerator. Securing a long‑term contract with a diversified client like BayWa provides a stable revenue stream and a platform to showcase its AI capabilities across multiple business units.
For BayWa, the partnership offers a path to modernize its IT operations, improve efficiency, and unlock new innovation opportunities. The company’s diversified portfolio—spanning agriculture, energy, building materials, and mobility—creates a complex IT environment that benefits from Cognizant’s expertise in scaling technology solutions and integrating AI and automation into legacy systems.
Thomas Dibbern, BayWa’s CIO, said the company chose Cognizant because the service provider “responds very flexibly to the needs of the diversified group and offers digital innovation and sustainable IT solutions.” Andreas Golze, Cognizant’s Managing Director for the DACH region, added that the partnership “will allow us to contribute our expertise in digitalization and sustainable innovation to BayWa’s digital transformation.”
The announcement underscores a broader trend of enterprise investment in digital transformation and AI. While the deal’s financial value remains undisclosed, the five‑year commitment and the transfer of employees highlight the depth of the partnership and its potential to reshape both companies’ technology strategies.
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