Cognizant Lowers Project Leap Restructuring Cost Estimates Amid Workforce Growth
Cognizant has lowered its estimated restructuring costs for Project Leap to $180-250 million, down from an earlier $230-320 million estimate. The programme aims to transition the company to an AI-driven operating model through workforce upskilling and restructuring. Despite the cost reduction, Cognizant's total headcount increased by 10,100 year-on-year to 359,900. The company attributed lower costs to successfully redeploying more employees than planned, though it has not disclosed exact numbers affected or locations. Project Leap's expenses are expected to continue through early 2027.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Oct, 02:45 pm. Other outlets followed.