“Cognizant’ss approach to global delivery stands out from other outsourcing firms.” 

## Expanding Our Client Relationships 

## Additional Industries Adopt Strategic Use of Outsourcing to Offshore Providers and the Cognizant Model 

Cognizant Technology Solutions’ approach to global delivery stands out from other outsourcing firms, not simply in its unique “on-site/offshore” approach, but in the organization of its businesses around special- ized industry practices, where extensive “domain knowledge” leads to optimal software solutions. 

Financial service providers, such as banks and insurance companies, were quick to recog- nize the benefits of offshore outsourcing due to their constant efforts to optimize their businesses – particularly in their “back office” processing. Those early adopters have now been joined by clients in other industries where the benefits of broad-based global sourcing are just being discovered. 

We have combined deep knowl- edge of each industry that we serve with the distinctive set of capabilities which Cognizant can bring to bear to develop customized solutions that address the specific business and industry issues that our clients are facing. 

## > Life Sciences: 

## Cognizant Delivers Solutions 

Cognizant has been serving the healthcare and life sciences industry for over a decade and experienced 48 percent growth in the sector during 2004. 

Within the life science portion of this vertical, most of the major firms who perform drug validation work have utilized our services, and we work regularly with many of the top drug makers in the world. 

The pharmaceutical industry has entered a period of uncertainty due to the increasing cost of drug discovery, complexities of drug development, the rigors of safety monitoring, intricacies of market channels, and spiraling costs. 

Cognizant has stepped up to the challenge, partnering with our life sciences clients to provide IT support that addresses the three key industry business issues of increasing sales, managing costs and ensuring safety. 

Our firm brings to bear extensive knowledge in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, operations and sales and marketing management. 

