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India’s Cybersecurity Imperative: Safeguarding a Digital Nation

India’s Cybersecurity Imperative: Safeguarding a Digital Nation

India is at a pivotal juncture in a rapidly advancing tech world. The nation’s economic, social, and political fabric is woven into cyberspace, manifesting a digital-centric existence. While this digital revolution opens a plethora of opportunities, it also exposes India to a host of vulnerabilities.

India has made significant strides, from widespread adoption of e-governance to the thriving e-commerce ecosystem. The “Digital India” campaign, a flagship government initiative, has played a pivotal role in this transformation.

Cigniti Wins ISG Case Study Standout Award for its AI/ML Solution in the Education Industry

26th October, Hyderabad, India: Cigniti Technologies, the world's leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, is honored to receive the ISG Case Study Standout Award in the Education category for its AI/ML decision-making predictive model work for Adelphoi, a leading non-profit organization based in the US.

ISG Case Study Standouts—an evolution of the ISG Digital Case Study Awards program—recognize the best-in-class work of service providers in collaboration with enterprise clients. Companies worldwide submitted their case studies, which underwent validation by the client organization and ISG digital researchers, resulting in a selection based on a comprehensive analysis of the real-world effects of digital transformation on the client's business and the distinctiveness of the provider's solutions.

Adelphoi is a non-profit organization that provides outcome-based solutions for neglected, delinquent, abused, and other at-risk children and their families, combining treatment and mental health services. Cigniti's case study recognition for Adelphoi is for its AI/ML decision-making predictive model that leveraged historical data to recommend the most suitable treatment program for each child, enhancing overall care and minimizing the percentage of 'return to care.'

"The accelerated adoption of digital technologies and business models was strongly evident in the case studies we received this year," said Paul Reynolds, ISG partner and chief research officer. "The Cigniti Technologies case study with Adelphoi is a standout example of how AI/ML can be a differentiator to accelerate product development and attain first-mover advantage in a new and unexplored market."

Cigniti Achieves TISAX Label 2 Certification with Maturity Level 3 in the Automotive Industry

London, 5th October: Cigniti Technologies Limited, the world’s leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering Services company, has achieved the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) Label 2 Certification with Maturity Level 3 for its Digital Assurance and Quality Engineering Services in the India and Europe regions in the Automotive Industry.

TISAX is an association of leading German automakers and their top suppliers, aiming to safeguard intellectual property, ensure security, and uphold privacy regulations throughout the automotive supply chain. ENX, a renowned German association, issues this globally recognized certification.

Srikanth Chakkilam, CEO and Director, Cigniti Technologies Inc stated “ The automotive industry is one of the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks, with an average of 270 attacks per organization per day in 2022 according to recent reports. In light of these risks, it is more important than ever for automotive suppliers to implement robust cybersecurity measures. This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality and security in our Digital Assurance and Quality Engineering services to our global clients. At Cigniti, we remain committed to delivering excellence, and together with our clients, we will continue to drive innovation and secure success in an increasingly interconnected world.”

Commenting on the achievement, Cigniti’s Chief Delivery Officer, Raghu Krovvidy stated "As the automotive industry races towards a future defined by innovation and digital transformation, cybersecurity stands as the cornerstone of trust and reliability. The mandate for TISAX certification echoes the industry's commitment to safeguarding critical data and ensuring the resilience of our interconnected ecosystem. Cigniti’s achievement of the esteemed TISAX Label 2 Certification with Maturity Level 3 is a testament to our unwavering dedication to security excellence. This milestone propels us into the role of a trusted partner for manufacturers, OEMs, and global automotive clients, empowering them to accelerate their digital journeys with confidence and assurance."

Cigniti Technologies Recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Quality Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023

Dallas, September 21, 2023 - Cigniti Technologies, the world's leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, has been recognized as a Leader in the Quality Engineering (QE) Specialist Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 from Everest Group. This recognition marks a significant shift for Cigniti, which was previously positioned as a "Major Contender" for the past two years.

The report by Everest Group cites that in today’s dynamic business landscape, the enterprise technology landscape is rapidly evolving, and software products are taking center stage. The need for faster time-to-market has become imperative, driving frequent releases and the adoption of both shift-left and shift-right approaches. Quality Engineering (QE) now holds heightened importance as expectations for superior products soar. Providers are channeling investments into innovation and enhanced capabilities to support enterprises in their journey toward quality transformation. With such objectives, enterprises are looking to partner with providers that can understand their QE goals and suggest solutions that fit within their complex technology ecosystem and processes.

Maximize the Potential of AI and Machine Learning for Quality Assurance

Maximize the Potential of AI and Machine Learning for Quality Assurance

In today’s dynamic and demanding business landscape, quality assurance (QA) promises to deliver reliable products and services across industries. It’s the discipline that ensures that a product functions as intended, adheres to rigorous standards, and ultimately satisfies customers. However, the story does not end here. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), organizations find themselves at the cusp of a QA revolution —a transformation that promises to elevate QA processes to unprecedented levels of efficiency and excellence.

The Power of AI in QA
In the Gartner Achieve Business Agility With Automation, Continuous Quality, and DevOps Survey, 84% of respondents said that AI and machine learning (ML) features were more important than other features in software testing tools.

The role of Generative AI in cybersecurity and fraud detection

The role of Generative AI in cybersecurity and fraud detection

In an age defined by rapid technological advancement and digital transformation, the threat landscape of cybercrime continues to escalate, requiring organization and individuals to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. With cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated techniques, the traditional approach to security is no longer sufficient. Generative AI has emerged as a powerful ally in fortifying cybersecurity and detecting fraudulent activities in response to this ever-evolving threat.

By harnessing machine learning capabilities and analyzing vast volumes of data, generative AI algorithms can identify patterns and anomalies that signal potential security breaches or fraudulent behaviors. Let’s delve into how generative AI empowers cybersecurity professionals to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, safeguard sensitive information and protect digital assets.

ISG Recognizes Cigniti as a Contender in Digital Innovation Services & Managed Services in the ISG Provider Lens™ Retail & CPG Services 2023

Dallas, 28 August 2023 - Cigniti Technologies, the world's leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, has been recognized as a Contender in Digital Innovation Services and Managed Services categories in the US and Europe regions in the ISG Provider Lens™ Retail & CPG Services 2023 Study.

The study evaluates service providers based on their ability to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by organizations within the Retail & CPG sector.

Philip Carnelley, Lead Analyst from ISG, said, "Cigniti’s capabilities in Digital Engineering and Digital Assurance make it a contender for large and medium-sized US and European Retail/CPG companies to consider for their digital innovation journeys. Notable capabilities include innovations in domain-specific use cases around Computer Vision, Robotics, and Data Engineering alongside considerable strength in Managed Services, especially in the testing arena, combined with experience in all the major applications software suppliers.”

Srikanth Chakkilam, CEO of Cigniti Technologies, stated, "Being acknowledged by ISG as a contender in the Digital Innovation Services and Managed Services showcases our commitment to solidify our retail presence while expanding into other promising areas. The new digital technological advancements are transforming the retail customer experience, leading to substantial investments in this area. Retail remains one of our top revenue-generating verticals, constituting over 23% of our revenue. Throughout our journey, we have collaborated with Global 2000 and Fortune 500 Retail and CPG companies delivering Digital assurance services. This recognition motivates us to have deeper conversations with our customers to understand and accelerate their digital journeys.”

Sairam Vedam, CMO of Cigniti Technologies, added, "Cigniti's recognition as a Contender in Digital Innovation Services and Managed Services by ISG in the US and Europe regions underscores our commitment to driving transformative solutions. We take pride in our AI & IP-led approach, which empowers Retail & CPG companies with cutting-edge Digital Engineering and Digital Assurance capabilities to enhance customer experiences and contribute to the success of businesses in the retail and CPG sectors. Our expertise in emerging technologies such as Computer Vision, Robotics, Data Engineering, and more positions us as a valuable partner for organizations seeking innovation and excellence in this dynamic sector.”

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Cigniti CEO in Conversation With Economic Times on Q1FY24 Results and Business Outlook

Cigniti CEO in Conversation With Economic Times on Q1FY24 Results and Business Outlook

During the quarter, your revenue improved sequentially but margins declined. Do you see margins improving from Q3 onwards?
We have reported a sequential growth of about 3.4% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, which we believe to be a fair performance given the recent macroeconomic conditions. We have, however, observed a decline in margins during this current quarter due to the performance-based appraisals for FY24.

Nevertheless, during these challenging times, we are cautiously optimistic. Our capacity to adapt to the changes and maintain agility has been symbolic in our journey, and we intend to continue delivering the same. It is noteworthy that we refrain from offering fixed guidance, given the continuously evolving nature of the situation. Our primary focus shall remain to respond to the market dynamics with a defined approach while ensuring optimal outcomes for our stakeholders...

Data Quality For Good AI Outcomes

Data Quality For Good AI Outcomes

In today’s rapidly transforming world, Data has emerged as a key enabler for dealing with current business challenges and future opportunities. By 2024, 75% of organizations are expected to establish a centralized data and analytics data center of excellence to support federated Data & Analytics initiatives and prevent enterprise failure, according to Gartner. This article highlights the common data quality challenges faced by enterprises and highlights the contributions of Cigniti Technologies…

Cigniti’s IP, ZastraTM, has been Recognized in the “The Computer Vision Tools Landscape, Q2 2023” Report by Independent Research Firm

Dallas, July 25, 2023 - Cigniti Technologies, the world's leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, is delighted to announce that for the first time that its IP, ZastraTM, has been recognized as one of the notable vendors in Forrester's report titled "The Computer Vision Tools Landscape, Q2 2023."

Zastra™, Cigniti’s Computer Vision (CV) Platform offering is identified in the report as a general purpose foundation, built to be extensible, that can be used to build any type of application. As an Enterprise-grade Annotation & Collaboration Platform for Digital Engineering services, ZastraTM employs advanced Active Learning techniques, reducing annotation efforts by up to 70% while ensuring top-notch detection, classification, and segmentation of image and video datasets.

The report states that “Computer vision technologies are still evolving — with advances in modeling, data labeling, and tool development continuing to push this space forward decades after its first emergence. CV tools can offer state-of-the-art technologies and provide use-case-specific functions that make pervasive AI possible. Hyperscalers are promoting computer vision services as an extension of their AI/ML platforms. Pure-play vendors have prioritized verticals and are expanding coverage to more types of customers. Tech leaders and business professionals will face a plethora of vendor options and should pay attention to the market dynamics”

The Role of Soft Skills in the AI Era

The Role of Soft Skills in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world of work. Many tasks that humans once performed are now being automated by AI systems. There are growing concerns that AI might lead to job losses. However, there is also a growing recognition that AI will create new jobs requiring different skills than those currently in demand. While AI excels in efficiency and automation, it often lacks the necessary human touch for emotional understanding, creativity, and complex problem-solving.

Cigniti Recognized as a Leader, Innovator, and Major Player in the NelsonHall’s Latest NEAT Assessment Report: “Quality Engineering, 2023”

Cigniti Technologies, the world’s leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, is recognized as a Leader in Overall Quality Engineering, AI-based Analytics and Automation, Application Security Testing, Cloud Migration, and RPA; Innovator in UX Testing and as a Major Player in ERP and COTS Testing in the NelsonHall’s NEAT report “Quality Engineering 2023”.

NelsonHall has also published a profile report covering Cigniti’s Quality Engineering capabilities and innovation investments in the testing and assurance world and also touched upon our Quality-led Digital Engineering Strategy/Roadmap.

Cigniti’s consistent recognition as a Leader, Innovator, and Major Player in the NEAT report anchors its position as a trusted partner for global enterprises that are seeking to ensure the quality, security, and performance of their software applications.

How Does Generative AI technology Impact the Healthcare Industry and Its Security and Privacy?

How Does Generative AI technology Impact the Healthcare Industry and Its Security and Privacy?

Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence, has emerged as a powerful tool in healthcare, offering a range of benefits that have the potential to revolutionize medical research and patient care. Generative AI algorithms have the capability to create new and realistic data based on patterns and knowledge learned from existing datasets. In healthcare, this technology has shown promise in a variety of areas, including drug discovery, medical imaging analysis, and patient risk prediction. But there are also potential security and privacy risks as well.

ISG Recognizes Cigniti as “Product Challengers” and “Contenders” in the US and Europe Regions in the ISG Provider Lens™ Digital Engineering Services 2023 Study

Cigniti Technologies, the world’s leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, is delighted to announce its recognition as Product Challengers and Contenders in the ISG Provider Lens™ Digital Engineering Services 2023 Study. This recognition is a testament to Cigniti's commitment to delivering innovative and transformative digital engineering solutions to its clients across the US and Europe regions.

  • In the US region, Cigniti has been recognized as Product Challengers in Design & Development, Integrated Customer/User Engagement, Platform & Application Services, and Contenders in Intelligent Operations quadrants.
  • In the Europe region, Cigniti has been recognized as Contenders in Design & Development, Integrated Customer/User Engagement, Platform & Application Services, and Intelligent Operations quadrants.

Srikanth Chakkilam, Chief Executive Officer at Cigniti Technologies, commented, "We are honored to be recognized as Product Challengers and Contenders in the ISG Provider Lens™ Digital Engineering Services 2023 Study. This recognition is a firm step towards our journey of becoming a leading quality-first digital engineering services player and accomplish our stated objectives. This acknowledgment validates our dedication to innovation and our ability to deliver high-quality digital engineering solutions to our clients. It reinforces our position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking quality-led digital engineering services where that can truly accelerate digital transformation and deliver enhanced customer experiences."

Sairam Vedam, Chief Marketing Officer at Cigniti Technologies, added, "We are delighted to receive this recognition from ISG. Being acknowledged as Product Challengers and Contenders in multiple quadrants demonstrates our expertise across different aspects of digital engineering services. This surely elevates our positioning in achieving significant mindshare amongst our customers to become a trusted partner of digital-led business growth. As software sits at the center of every company’s digital charter, our resolve to offer a confluence of AI and IP-led Digital engineering services with an incredible ability to put quality at the digital core is further elevated. This recognition motivates us to have deeper conversations with our customers to understand and accelerate their digital journeys."

Cigniti Technologies and Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT) Collaborate to Bridge Industry-Academia Gap and Empower Future IT Professionals

Hyderabad, June 23rd, 2023: Cigniti Technologies, the world's leading AI and IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT), a prestigious Hyderabad-based educational institution, to launch an innovative training program aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry.

This association between Cigniti and MGIT aims to equip students with practical skills and technical knowledge that align with the demands of the ever-evolving IT industry. Leveraging Cigniti's industry experience, a customized training program has been curated to empower students with the necessary tech and professional skills, enabling them to excel in their careers. The comprehensive training program will include a robust curriculum aligned with industry requirements, hands-on workshops, and practice labs. Additionally, this collaboration will open doors for real-time projects, guest lectures by subject matter experts (SMEs) from Cigniti, and potential internship opportunities, providing students with invaluable industry exposure.

"MGIT takes immense pride in announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cigniti Technologies. This MoU signifies a strong bond between MGIT & Cigniti Technologies, built on shared values and a common vision to empower students and foster excellence. Through this collaboration, we aim to bridge the gap between academia and the industry, ensuring that our students are well-equipped to thrive in the ever-evolving world of technology." - Prof. G. Chandramohan Reddy, Principal, MGIT.

"Cigniti is happy to partner with MGIT to create a dynamic learning experience that combines academic knowledge and practical industry skills. Through this collaboration, we aim to nurture a well-prepared, skilled workforce to meet the industry's challenges. Cigniti brings its extensive expertise and industry insights to the table, leveraging its deep domain knowledge and global experience in technology through the C-ignite program. We believe this collaboration will bring immense value to Cigniti and MGIT."  - Veera Reddy Patlolla, Global Head of HR, Cigniti Technologies.

Along with Veera Reddy and Prof. Chandramohan Reddy, the signing ceremony was graced by the leadership team from both sides.

Cigniti Technologies Wins Bronze Stevie® and People’s Choice Stevie® Award in 2023 American Business Awards®

iNStaTM, Cigniti’s AI-powered Scriptless Test Automation Platform, Wins Bronze Stevie® Award and People's Choice Stevie® Award in Low Code/No Code Platform Category

New York – June 14th, 2023 – Cigniti Technologies, the world's leading AI and IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, has won the Bronze Stevie® Award in the Low Code/No Code Platform category in the 21st Annual American Business Awards® for its AI-powered scriptless test automation platform, iNStaTM (part of BlueSwanTM suite) next-generation software testing platform.

Cigniti’s iNStaTM has also been named a Winner of the People's Choice Stevie® Award for Favorite New Products in the No Code / Low Code category. The People's Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite New Products is a significant feature of The American Business Awards, allowing the general public to vote for their preferred new products and services of the year. This year, more than 41,000 votes were cast in the people's choice categories across product and service lines, making this recognition unique.

Cigniti’s Chief Executive Officer, Srikanth Chakkilam and Chief Revenue Officer, Vinay Rawat, accepted the award at the gala presentation ceremony in New York City on 13th June 2023.

MedTech on Cusp of Digital Revolution

MedTech on Cusp of Digital Revolution

Medical device and high-tech equipment manufacturers face several challenges that evolve with the times and trends. The COVID-19 pandemic was a disruption that pushed for quicker deployment of digital technology in the MedTech industry.

Today, digitization is revolutionizing the healthcare industry from remote care to research and development (R&D) drug creation and discovery projects, monitoring and assessing, and producing advanced medical equipment.