Renewed collaboration will see Cognizant
provide support across IT services with the aim of reducing overall
costs and significantly improving the user experience
BRUSSELS, Feb. 18,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today
announced the extension of its agreement with Etex, a global leader
in sustainable building materials and lightweight construction. The
five-year collaboration will involve implementing specific GenAI
and chatbot solutions to enhance user experience and automate
tasks, ensuring stable and optimized delivery.
The use of AI and automation will help support a range of IT
services including applications, workplace collaboration, network
security, hosting and service delivery, and data with the aim of
reducing costs across the business.
"We are thrilled to continue working with Cognizant," said Dirk
Altgassen, Chief Data & Information Officer (CDIO) at Etex. "By
using their cutting-edge AI and automation solutions, we can tackle
tough market conditions, cut costs, and improve our adaptability
and efficiency. Cognizant's proven dedication and high standards
make them a valuable partner for Etex as we continue to create
safe, sustainable, and beautiful buildings for our customers."
"We are delighted to continue our collaboration with Etex," said
Geert Lejon, Country Head,
Belgium & Luxembourg at Cognizant. "Our expertise in AI
and automation will enable us to support Etex in overcoming cost
pressures and navigating the dynamic market landscape. Our agile
delivery model helps ensure we are positioned to scale up swiftly.
Working with Etex has been a rewarding experience, and we look
forward to achieving even greater success together."
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq:
CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients
modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform
experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world.
Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at
www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
About Etex
We are an innovative and sustainable
building materials company and a pioneer in lightweight
construction. Our 13,500 teammates operate on more than 160 sites
and at seven Innovation Technology Centres (ITC) in 45
countries globally.
Etex is a global building material manufacturer and pioneer in
lightweight construction. Etex wants to inspire people around the
world to build living spaces that are ever more safe, sustainable,
smart and beautiful.
Founded in 1905, headquartered in Zaventem, Belgium, Etex is a family-owned company with
more than 13,500 employees globally. It operates more than 160
sites in 45 countries and recorded a revenue of EUR 3.808 billion and a REBITDA of EUR 712 million in 2023. Etex fosters a
collaborative and caring culture, a pioneering spirit and a passion
to always do better for its customers.
Etex has seven R&D centres supporting four global
divisions:
- Building Performance: leader in plasterboards and fibre cement
boards, and the global reference in fire protection solutions for
the residential and commercial segments.
- Exteriors: provider of innovative, durable, high performance
and beautiful fibre cement exterior materials for architectural,
residential and agricultural projects.
- Industry: front runner of engineering expertise to drive the
future of high-performance temperature insulation and fire
protection in the industrial, aerospace and energy sectors.
- Insulation: leading European insulation provider of glass
mineral wool and extruded polystyrene (XPS) to insulate residential
and non-residential buildings.
Etex's global portfolio includes leading commercial brands such
as Cedral, Durlock, EQUITONE, Eternit, Gyplac, Kalsi, Pladur,
Promat, Siniat, Superboard and URSA.
Etex is Inspiring Ways of Living, for more information, please
visit our website: www.etexgroup.com
For more information, contact: GlobalPR@cognizant.com
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