Teaneck, N.J. – November 07, 2026 -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has completed the acquisition of Wizeline, a global AI-native digital engineering and product development services firm, buying it from previous investors including La Caisse. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Wizeline brings an embedded Media & Entertainment franchise with large U.S. enterprises
Wizeline's strongest position is in Media & Entertainment. Its franchise there is concentrated and deeply embedded, serving large U.S. enterprises in publishing and news, filmed entertainment, broadcasting, and talent and creator representation.
Deal adds digital product, cloud, data and AI engineering to Cognizant's portfolio
Wizeline's capabilities cover digital product development, software engineering, cloud modernization, and data and AI. Clients use them to build, modernize and scale digital products, platforms and AI-enabled experiences. Cognizant said the acquisition will strengthen its ability to help clients design, build and scale modern digital products and platforms.
Wizeline also works with enterprises in Financial Services and Healthcare & Lifesciences, and operates as a nearshore transformation engineering partner.
Canaccord Genuity and Ashurst Perkins Coie advised on the transaction
Canaccord Genuity acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Wizeline. Ashurst Perkins Coie acted as legal advisor to Cognizant.