Cognizant expands operations in Arizona, to add 500 jobs

Cognizant said it would add 500 new technology job as it expands its operations in the US state of Arizona.

The company opened a new 5000 sq foot office in the state, raising its total headcount up from the current 3000 people it employs there.

The company said it had also partnered with Maricopa Corporate College to provide technical training for skills required in digital jobs.


"We're pleased to be expanding again in Arizona, home to many of our large clients, and launching our new technology skills training initiative with Maricopa Corporate College,” Karen McLoughlin, CFO of Cognizant, said in a statement.