IT services and consulting company Cognizant has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the University of Cambridge's Publishing and Assessment division to help drive the university's digital transformation and leverage artificial intelligence technology.

The University of Cambridge's Publishing and Assessment division is a world leader in assessment, education, research, and academic publishing.

As part of the University of Cambridge, it shares the institution's mission to "contribute to society through education, learning, and research at the highest international levels."

Cambridge University has signed a multi-year contract with Cognizant with the goal of improving operational efficiency, maintaining the integrity of exam results, and staying competitive in the evolving field of education. Under the agreement, Cognizant will continue to provide application development and support services to the university.

Cambridge is a leader in assessment, education, research, and academic publishing. As part of the University of Cambridge, this affiliation gives the organization deep expertise in research, academic publishing, national education systems, international education, and English language learning.

The partnership will help Cambridge utilize general artificial intelligence technology to provide exceptional learning experiences to millions of learners worldwide.

This renewed relationship aims to help Cambridge deliver accurate exam results and improve learning outcomes for millions of learners worldwide. The collaboration will also assist Cambridge in leveraging generative artificial intelligence technology to enhance productivity and provide exceptional learning experiences to millions of learners.

"We are delighted to continue our collaboration with Cambridge University's Publishing and Assessment division to provide innovative digital education solutions," said Rohit Gupta, Managing Director of Cognizant in the UK and Ireland. "Cambridge is one of the most renowned and respected institutions in the world, and advanced technologies like AI have tremendous potential in the field of education. Through this partnership, we hope to make a positive impact on millions of learners worldwide," he continued.

"Cognizant is an excellent vendor that supports us in entering the next phase of digital transformation," said Mark Maddocks, Chief Information Officer of Cambridge University's Publishing and Assessment division. "The team deeply understands our priorities and roadmap. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and solidifying our leadership position as the world of education and learning evolves," he added.