NEW YORK, January 12, 2026 – Cognizant has been recognized as a Leader in blockchain services, signaling a growing maturity in the enterprise adoption of the technology, according to a new report. The firm’s success highlights the increasing convergence of blockchain with artificial intelligence and the demand for scalable, sustainable solutions.
Blockchain’s Evolution: From Pilot Projects to Real-World Impact
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Avasant’s RadarView™ Report identifies Cognizant among the top 20 providers driving value in blockchain services.
- Avasant assessed 47 blockchain service providers.
- Cognizant boasts a 100% conversion rate from proof-of-concept (POC) to production in key sectors.
- The banking and government sectors are leading the charge in blockchain implementation.
- Cognizant integrates blockchain with AI, IoT, and ERP systems.
As blockchain technology matures, enterprises are shifting thier focus from exploratory pilot projects to large-scale implementations that address critical business challenges across identity, asset and data management. Cognizant’s blockchain practice reflects these broader market trends through a technology-agnostic and multicloud approach that supports interoperability across more than 25 blockchain frameworks.
A Decade of Blockchain Expertise
cognizant has been working with blockchain technology for a decade, building a considerable portfolio and completing over 40 solution experiments. Currently, 60 percent of its blockchain projects are live, with a notable 100% success rate in transitioning from proof-of-concept to full production environments within the government, healthcare, and retail industries.
The company’s approach involves integrating blockchain with othre technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, to create applications for marketing management, farm-to-pack traceability, fraud detection, and supply chain tracking.
Strategic Partnerships and Platform Diversity
Cognizant delivers blockchain solutions utilizing a diverse range of platforms and through strategic partnerships with major cloud providers. These collaborations encompass joint pipeline management, go-to-market initiatives, training programs, and developer showcases. The company also conducts joint enablement sessions with partners to ensure robust infrastructure, foster innovation, and expand market reach.
“Its Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) and Code Generator-Corda accelerate solution growth, emphasizing secure, privacy-driven data exchange,” Bhatnagar noted.”Cognizant continues to expand its blockchain ecosystem through collaborations with R3, Hyperledger Fabric, Polygon, and major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.”
Avasant’s report emphasizes Cognizant’s ongoing investments in blockchain certifications, domain-specific solutions, ecosystem partnerships, and its proven ability to successfully move projects from the proof-of-concept phase to full production, solidifying its position as a leader in the field.
“we are honored to be recognized by Avasant as a Leader in the Blockchain Services RadarView™ Report,” said Tia Eady, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in Cognizant Americas.”This recognition highlights our exceptional blockchain services growth as our previous placement in the Innovator quadrant. Our continued investment has helped us achieve one of our frist leadership positions in the blockchain space-a meaningful milestone for Cognizant’s Global Architecture team and for the whole company. Blockchain is a technology that continues to redefine trust, transparency and efficiency in the digital era. Our teams have effectively demonstrated how they’ve leveraged it to deliver value for our clients and shape the future.”
The full report is available here.
