Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a leading provider of custom software development, integration and maintenance services that link e-business with core information systems for companies worldwide. Cognizant operates under a high quality, high value onsite/offshore model that enables better, faster and more cost effective development and deployment of large-scale systems across a wide range of transaction intensive business needs. Its employees are committed to partnerships that sustain long-term, proven value in order to win in today's global marketplace. Cognizant was listed as one of the Best Small Companies in America, by Forbes and as the top solutions provider and one of the top 200 Hot Companies by Business Week. Cognizant has been assessed at SEI/CMM Level 5, the highest possible rating.