Technology Student Association

COGNIZANT REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2023 RESULTS

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024

Bookings in the fourth quarter declined 6% year-over-year.

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  • Bookings in the fourth quarter declined 6% year-over-year.
  • Total headcount at the end of the fourth quarter was 347,700, an increase of 1,100 from Q3 2023 and a decrease of 7,600 from Q4 2022.
  • Voluntary attrition - Tech Services for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 13.8% as compared to 25.6% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • The Company repurchased 4.2 million shares for $298 million during the fourth quarter under its share repurchase program.

Cognizant Implements Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology for Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association

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Martedì, Gennaio 30, 2024

SYDNEY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world's leading professional services companies, today announced it was appointed by the Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association (CITSA) for systems integration and payments support for Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in the Café Yala Plus Student Association store. CITSA is the first education provider to implement this technology in the Southern Hemisphere. The Café YalaPlus Student Association store provides a fast, contactless retail experience for students who can enter the on-campus store, get what they need, and leave, while avoiding queues and checkouts.

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  • SYDNEY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world's leading professional services companies, today announced it was appointed by the Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association (CITSA) for systems integration and payments support for Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in the Café Yala Plus Student Association store.
  • "Amazon's Just Walk Out technology benefits all CIT students, especially those studying outside of regular business hours," said Andrew Scotford, CEO of the CIT Student Association.
  • "We congratulate the Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association on improving the on-campus student experience with the latest in checkout-free technology," said Jon Jenkins, vice president of Just Walk Out technology at Amazon.
  • Amazon's Just Walk Out technology will deliver a new level of convenience to students, enabling them to easily access refreshments day and night."

Cognizant Implements Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology for Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association

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Martedì, Gennaio 30, 2024

SYDNEY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world's leading professional services companies, today announced it was appointed by the Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association (CITSA) for systems integration and payments support for Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in the Café Yala Plus Student Association store. CITSA is the first education provider to implement this technology in the Southern Hemisphere. The Café YalaPlus Student Association store provides a fast, contactless retail experience for students who can enter the on-campus store, get what they need, and leave, while avoiding queues and checkouts.

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  • SYDNEY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world's leading professional services companies, today announced it was appointed by the Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association (CITSA) for systems integration and payments support for Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in the Café Yala Plus Student Association store.
  • "Amazon's Just Walk Out technology benefits all CIT students, especially those studying outside of regular business hours," said Andrew Scotford, CEO of the CIT Student Association.
  • "We congratulate the Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association on improving the on-campus student experience with the latest in checkout-free technology," said Jon Jenkins, vice president of Just Walk Out technology at Amazon.
  • Amazon's Just Walk Out technology will deliver a new level of convenience to students, enabling them to easily access refreshments day and night."

Francis Santa Extends Support to Aspiring Tech Innovators with his New Grant Fund

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Lunedì, Ottobre 30, 2023

Today, he is pleased to announce the expansion of the " Francis Santa Grant for Technology Students," further increasing his support for the next generation of technology leaders.

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  • Today, he is pleased to announce the expansion of the " Francis Santa Grant for Technology Students," further increasing his support for the next generation of technology leaders.
  • "And this is why I am excited to announce an expansion of the 'Francis Santa Grant for Technology Students' to support even more star students with a $1,000 scholarship towards their tuition."
  • The " Francis Santa Grant for Technology Students" has already made a significant impact, offering financial assistance to deserving students pursuing careers in technology.
  • For detailed information about the " Francis Santa Grant for Technology Students," including eligibility criteria and application instructions, please visit www.francissantagrant.com or contact [email protected] .

STEM GLOBAL ACTION TO BRING STEM LEARNING & FUN EVENT TO HUNDREDS OF MOBILE CHILDREN

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Venerdì, Aprile 14, 2023

MOBILE, Ala., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • K – 12 Students Will Build An Operational, Model Race Car to Take Home as They Learn the Principles of Force & Motion
    Get ready for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning and fun at a STEM Mobile STEM Saturday Event.
  • STEM Mobile is an affiliate of STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign & network of affiliates that advance STEM education to children.
  • Saturday's event will engage K-12 students with fun activities that help them learn the mechanics of force and motion.
  • Since November of 2022, STEM Mobile has sponsored events engaging nearly 1000+ K-12 students.

JHNA Acquires Pax River-Based Technology Security Associates (TSA)

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Giovedì, Giugno 10, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JHNA, a leader in digital engineering solutions specializing in serving the nation's defense and federal communities, announced today it has acquired Pax River-based systems security engineering services firm Technology Security Associates (TSA).

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JHNA, a leader in digital engineering solutions specializing in serving the nation's defense and federal communities, announced today it has acquired Pax River-based systems security engineering services firm Technology Security Associates (TSA).
  • TSA is a provider of cybersecurity, anti-tamper, and platform security services protecting DoD systems and information.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Technology Security Associates to the team," said Ian Northrop, CEO of JHNA.
  • Founded in 2003, TSA offers a portfolio of services that solve the most daunting and challenging technology security obstacles facing the Naval Air Systems Command.

Flying is Now Easier Thanks to New Phase Blends' CBD-based Sleep Aid

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Venerdì, Febbraio 5, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular CBD-based sleep aid called 'sleep' by New Phase Blends is about to be released in small, travel sized packaging.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular CBD-based sleep aid called 'sleep' by New Phase Blends is about to be released in small, travel sized packaging.
  • These natural sleep aids meet TSA guidelines for flying with CBD products.
  • People can now help ease their flying anxiety, thanks to recently changed TSA guidelines.
  • It has a patent-pending status through the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of CBD and melatonin as a sleep aid.

Health, Security and Identity Experts to Explore How Risk-based Safety Can Help Business Reopen and Create Safer Workplace

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 13, 2021

The discussion will focus on finding a solution that delivers accurate, authentic, real-time health verification of COVID-19 testing and vaccination status while protecting individuals' privacy and identity.

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  • The discussion will focus on finding a solution that delivers accurate, authentic, real-time health verification of COVID-19 testing and vaccination status while protecting individuals' privacy and identity.
  • The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) response after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks can be used as a model approach.
  • The TSA faced a similar challenge in finding a way to keep our airlines safe while ensuring secure identity checks, as well.
  • Click here for more information and to register for this timely virtual roundtable, The evolution of risk-based safety: from TSA PreCheck to COVID-19.

DIGITALSPEC Awarded New 5-Year Contract with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Division to Enhance Communications and Correspondence

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Martedì, Gennaio 29, 2019

The TSA I&A Communications Team serves as the Executive Secretariat for I&A and delivers a wide variety of informational products to internal and external audiences.

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  • The TSA I&A Communications Team serves as the Executive Secretariat for I&A and delivers a wide variety of informational products to internal and external audiences.
  • Dr. Charles Dadoo , CEO of DSPEC, remarked, "The dedicated DSPEC Communications Team has, and will continue to, provide TSA with excellent customer service.
  • Since 2005, DSPEC has held a strong presence in Homeland Security and Defense and Intelligence projects both locally and nationally.
  • This award builds on DSPEC's footprint within DHS with Strategic Communications and Public Affairs at both TSA and at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) .

GK9PG is the First Company Certified by the TSA to Provide CCSF-K9 Services.

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Giovedì, Dicembre 13, 2018

GK9PG received notification on Dec. 7 that its Operational Implementation Plan (OIP) met all of the program requirements.

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  • GK9PG received notification on Dec. 7 that its Operational Implementation Plan (OIP) met all of the program requirements.
  • Under this program, private sector canine companies will be able to provide TSA certified cargo screening canine teams to assist in meeting these new requirements.
  • 3PK9 teams perform cargo screening operations as CCSF-K9s once they have been certified by TSA approved certifying organization.
  • Altering industry norms by embracing digital transformation and developing innovative technologies to enhance the effectiveness of explosive detection canine teams.