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Episode 1.3: The Great Equalizer - Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant and services tech visionary.

In this episode, Phil Fersht interviews Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant, to examine the shifting dynamics of the tech services industry. They explore whether the recent industry slowdown is a fleeting downturn or indicative of deeper structural changes, while also unpacking the ripple effects of rising capital costs and geopolitical turbulence. Ravi talks about how companies are recalibrating their focus toward more sustainable, value-driven technology investments, moving away from discretionary spending.

Drawing on a study with Oxford Economics, Ravi challenges the common narrative of AI as a…

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