Cognizant Joins Microsoft Mainframe Migration Alliance for Legacy Migration; Webinar Series Planned on Transition to the Microsoft Platform.TEANECK, N.J. -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading global provider of IT services, has joined Microsoft Corp's Mainframe Migration Alliance to help legacy customers seamlessly migrate critical data and systems to Microsoft .NET-based systems. Under the agreement, Cognizant becomes one of the early members of Microsoft's Mainframe Migration Alliance (MMA (Microcomputer Managers Association, Inc.) A membership organization with chapters throughout the U.S. that was devoted to educating personnel responsible for personal computers. It disbanded in 1996. Mma - A fast Mathematica-like system, in Allegro CL by R. Fateman, 1991. ). MMA brings together technology and system integrators to move applications in aging legacy environments to the more modern and flexible Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Server platform and Microsoft .NET See .NET. . The lower-cost Microsoft platform is reliable, scalable, and easier to administer than legacy systems. "Our alliance with Cognizant provides a comprehensive response to enterprises seeking to streamline their technology infrastructure, align their technology investments with changing business priorities, and have a robust platform for extending applications throughout the organization," said Spyros Sakellariadis, Mainframe Migration Initiative Project Manager for Microsoft Corp. "With Cognizant as an integral member of our team, customers will be able to take advantage of their current IT assets while also taking advantage of the more cost-effective Windows solutions." Cognizant supports IT organizations seeking to redeploy re·de·ploy tr.v. re·de·ployed, re·de·ploy·ing, re·de·ploys 1. To move (military forces) from one combat zone to another. 2. legacy applications with proven methodologies and tools for modernization modernization Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family, based on the .NET Framework. "We're very excited to enter this alliance with Microsoft, which broadens our ability to maximize customer value and ensure a smooth transition to the Microsoft platform," said Gajen Kandiah, vice president of Cognizant's Advanced Solutions Group. "Many of our larger customers are looking to modernize mod·ern·ize v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es v.tr. To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update. v.intr. To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style. their systems infrastructure by integrating with, or migrating from, the mainframe. Our alliance with Microsoft ensures we bring the world-class capabilities of both of our companies to our mutual customers." Cognizant utilizes Microsoft .NET best practices based on its extensive application development, integration, and support expertise on Microsoft .NET. Cognizant has developed a legacy migration modernization methodology called ImpliNET, which is a rapid, structured process that enables organizations to quickly move to the benefits of the Microsoft platform and .NET technologies while still running their existing businesses. ImpliNET has four key stages: Modernization Analysis, Modernization Definition, Modernization Execution, and Modernization Go-Live. Each of these stages is optimized for Microsoft .NET and leverages reusable frameworks, tools, and methods to streamline the modernization process. Webinars on Migration Offered Cognizant is planning a series of webinars on migrating from a legacy environment to the .NET Framework, with the first session scheduled for Tuesday, July 27. Experts from both Cognizant and Microsoft will discuss transition issues and methodologies, including tips on maintaining workflow without interruption throughout the migration process. For details and schedules, visit www.cognizant.com. About Cognizant Technology Solutions Cognizant redirects here. For a definition of the word see the entry for at Wiktionary Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an information technology services company with headquarters in New Jersey U.S.A. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading provider of IT services. Focused on delivering strategic information technology solutions that address the complex business needs of its clients, Cognizant provides applications management, development, integration, and re-engineering, infrastructure management, business process outsourcing Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll, to a third-party service provider. Usually, BPO is implemented as a cost-saving measure for tasks that a company requires but does not depend upon to maintain its position in , and a number of related services such as enterprise consulting, technology architecture, program management and change management through its onsite/offshore outsourcing model. Cognizant's more than 11,700 employees are committed to partnerships that sustain long-term, proven value for customers by providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions through its development centers in India, and onsite client teams. Cognizant maintains P-CMM P-CMM People Capability Maturity Model (Software Engineering Institute) P-CMM Personnel Capability Maturity Model and CMMi Level 5 assessments from an independent third-party assessor and was recently ranked #1 in Forbes' Hot Shots 200 Up & Comers and BusinessWeek ranks Cognizant as the top information technology company in their Hot Growth Companies and a top five IT service provider globally. Further information about Cognizant can be found at http://www.cognizant.com. This press release includes statements which may constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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