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Malaysian Reserve
11 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Aker Solutions and Cognizant Renew Collaboration to Drive IT Transformation with AI-First Approach
The new agreement seeks to modernize Aker Solutions' IT infrastructure using AI platforms, including Cognizant Neuro® platform. OSLO, Norway, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) and Aker Solutions, a global leader from Norway in the energy industry, have extended their long-lasting partnership, which began in 2016, with a new multi-year agreement. Using the Cognizant Neuro® platform, designed to boost generative AI adoption with flexibility, security, scalability, and responsibility, this agreement aims to transform Aker Solutions' IT service delivery, making it more agile and efficient for the evolving energy sector. Under the new agreement, Cognizant has introduced a transformation roadmap that focuses on upgrading current services without disrupting stable operations. Using the latest technology and AI platforms, Cognizant aims to modernize Aker Solutions' IT operations and projects, including cloud services, IT infrastructure, application management, networks, and cybersecurity. This transformation is expected to enhance the end-user experience while leveraging AI and machine learning to better protect Aker Solutions' critical data and infrastructure. Additionally, with the implementation of a scalable and flexible consumption-based commercial model, Cognizant aims to increase overall agility, enabling Aker Solutions to adapt quickly to changing market demands. 'This agreement supports Aker Solutions' digital journey, aligning with our strategy to leverage digitalization to increase value creation and reduce costs across the entire project lifecycle', said Signy Vefring, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Technology at Aker Solutions. 'I'm excited to take our partnership to the next level and to equip our organization with the tools and infrastructure needed to stay at the digital forefront of our industry', said Ingvild Berlin Kalleberg, Chief Information Officer at Aker Solutions. 'I look forward to the continued collaboration with Aker Solutions. By leveraging the Cognizant Neuro® platform, we aim to enhance innovation across Aker Solutions' IT operations, reinforce our shared commitment to digital transformation, and further advance technology-driven outcomes for the energy sector in Norway and beyond', said Saket Gulati, Head of Northern Europe at Cognizant. 'We are excited to continue this renewed collaboration with Aker Solutions. This is a testament to the successful relationship and the positive outcomes we have delivered over the past nine years,' said Knut Inge Buset, Head of Norway at Cognizant. 'Today, there is increasing reliance on new energy sources, along with a growing need for improved efficiency. This requires unprecedented operational agility within the energy and utilities sector, and investment in digital has become a vital component for many traditional operators and new entrants alike.' About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at or @cognizant. About Aker Solutions: Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in more than 15 countries. For more information, contact: For more information about Cognizant and for media enquiries, please contact globalpr@
Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Aker Solutions and Cognizant Renew Collaboration to Drive IT Transformation with AI-First Approach
The new agreement seeks to modernize Aker Solutions' IT infrastructure using AI platforms, including Cognizant Neuro® platform. OSLO, Norway, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) and Aker Solutions, a global leader from Norway in the energy industry, have extended their long-lasting partnership, which began in 2016, with a new multi-year agreement. Using the Cognizant Neuro® platform, designed to boost generative AI adoption with flexibility, security, scalability, and responsibility, this agreement aims to transform Aker Solutions' IT service delivery, making it more agile and efficient for the evolving energy sector. Under the new agreement, Cognizant has introduced a transformation roadmap that focuses on upgrading current services without disrupting stable operations. Using the latest technology and AI platforms, Cognizant aims to modernize Aker Solutions' IT operations and projects, including cloud services, IT infrastructure, application management, networks, and cybersecurity. This transformation is expected to enhance the end-user experience while leveraging AI and machine learning to better protect Aker Solutions' critical data and infrastructure. Additionally, with the implementation of a scalable and flexible consumption-based commercial model, Cognizant aims to increase overall agility, enabling Aker Solutions to adapt quickly to changing market demands. 'This agreement supports Aker Solutions' digital journey, aligning with our strategy to leverage digitalization to increase value creation and reduce costs across the entire project lifecycle', said Signy Vefring, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Technology at Aker Solutions. 'I'm excited to take our partnership to the next level and to equip our organization with the tools and infrastructure needed to stay at the digital forefront of our industry', said Ingvild Berlin Kalleberg, Chief Information Officer at Aker Solutions. 'I look forward to the continued collaboration with Aker Solutions. By leveraging the Cognizant Neuro® platform, we aim to enhance innovation across Aker Solutions' IT operations, reinforce our shared commitment to digital transformation, and further advance technology-driven outcomes for the energy sector in Norway and beyond', said Saket Gulati, Head of Northern Europe at Cognizant. 'We are excited to continue this renewed collaboration with Aker Solutions. This is a testament to the successful relationship and the positive outcomes we have delivered over the past nine years,' said Knut Inge Buset, Head of Norway at Cognizant. 'Today, there is increasing reliance on new energy sources, along with a growing need for improved efficiency. This requires unprecedented operational agility within the energy and utilities sector, and investment in digital has become a vital component for many traditional operators and new entrants alike.' About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at or @cognizant. About Aker Solutions: Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in more than 15 countries. For more information, contact: For more information about Cognizant and for media enquiries, please contact [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cognizant Technology Solutions
Zawya
10-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OGV Group to Position Aberdeen as Gateway for African Energy Deals at West African Energy Summit (WAES) 2025
Aberdeen will host the West African Energy Summit (WAES) from November 18-19, 2025, positioning the city as a global hub for service companies looking to forge long-term partnerships with Africa's energy markets. Organized by OGV Group, the summit will bring together upstream operators, financial institutions, technology providers and policy leaders to drive investment and collaboration across the continent's dynamic energy sector. WAES 2025 builds on decades of cooperation between Aberdeen and African markets. As one of the world's foremost centers of oil and gas innovation, Aberdeen has played an instrumental role in shaping Africa's upstream and offshore industries. Global service companies based in the city – including SLB, TechnipFMC, Subsea7 and Aker Solutions – continue to deliver cutting-edge technology, project management excellence and workforce development to support Africa's growing energy sector. SLB continues to deliver transformative value in Africa through its Integrated Performance Excellence Center in Luanda, Angola, driving project optimization across the full asset lifecycle. In Libya, the company's operations have delivered a combined 100,000 barrels per day of new production, underpinned by advanced drilling and reservoir technologies developed in Aberdeen. Likewise, TechnipFMC has become a cornerstone of Africa's deepwater growth. With a major engineering center in Aberdeen, the company supports high-profile projects such as Nigeria's $5 billion Bonga North field, Angola's Ndungu development and Mozambique's Coral South LNG. Meanwhile, Subsea7 and Aker Solutions have deepened their African engagement with the objective of maximizing local content and knowledge transfer. Subsea7 recently secured up to $150 million in new contracts for subsea pipeline installation across West Africa while Aker Solutions has renewed a long-term services contract with Azule Energy in Angola. These efforts are supported by longstanding human capital development programs, with Aberdeen and nearby Dundee having trained hundreds of African engineers, technicians and project managers, creating a robust skills pipeline that benefits both continents. This legacy of collaboration is foundational to the African Energy Chamber's (AEC) vision for sustainable, Africa-led energy growth. As such, WAES 2025 is set to build on these relationships by providing a platform for new deals, strategic dialogue and cross-continental investment. By bringing together upstream operators, financial institutions, technology providers and policy leaders, the summit will showcase Africa's $43 billion in projected oil and gas capital expenditure for 2025. Emerging opportunities in LNG, hydrogen and renewables will also take center stage. To further strengthen these ties, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC will visit Aberdeen on July 11, 2025, ahead of WAES and the upcoming African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference – taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. Ayuk will speak at the OGV Taproom, located at the heart of Aberdeen's innovation corridor, underscoring the city's role as a vital bridge between Europe's technical excellence and Africa's vast resource potential. 'Africa is not just seeking suppliers – it's looking for strategic partners who can help build a long-term, resilient energy future. WAES will serve as the meeting point for such partnerships, enabling Scottish and international service providers to participate in Africa's energy renaissance,' states Ayuk. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aker Solutions ASA: PTAS Aker Solutions secures extension of brownfield services contract in Brunei
OSLO, Norway, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PTAS Aker Solutions has secured a significant1 two-year contract extension to provide offshore maintenance and modification services to Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). The extension is a result of the customer exercising an option included in the current agreement. PTAS Aker Solutions, a local joint venture between Aker Solutions and the Brunei company PTAS Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a contract extension for delivery of Offshore Restoration Maintenance Construction (ORMC) services for Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). The work will be managed from PTAS Aker Solutions Sdn Bhd's office in Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam. The scope of work covers maintenance and upgrades to sustain production levels across offshore assets in the South China Sea, with PTAS Aker Solutions serving as the main contractor. "We look forward to leveraging an optimized delivery model and driving targeted improvement initiatives during this contract period. As the main contractor, we are committed to enhancing new ways of working and improving performance and efficiency while delivering cost reductions across the value chain", said Paal Eikeseth, Executive Vice President and head of Aker Solutions' Life Cycle Business. Aker Solutions secured the first ORMC contract for Brunei Shell Petroleum in 2012 and the current contract in 2020 as PTAS Aker Solutions. PTAS Aker Solutions combines strong local execution capabilities, with the full breadth of Aker Solutions' international expertise. The contract will be booked as an order intake in the second quarter of 2025 in the Life Cycle segment. 1 Aker Solutions defines a significant contract as being between NOK 1.5 billion and NOK 2.5 billion. CONTACT: Preben Ørbeckinvestor +47 470 10 611 Ruth Lyckemedia contact +47 906 65 931 This information was brought to you by Cision View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
02-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Norway Takes Drone Inspections of Offshore Oil Platform to a New Level
A major Norwegian oil field is taking the industry's use of drones for safety inspections to a new level, with a permanently installed aircraft that's operated remotely from the shore. From a control room in Norway's oil capital of Stavanger, pilots are performing drone inspections of the Edvard Grieg platform some 180 kilometers out at sea. The technology is a step toward fully autonomous inspections, requiring fewer workers to be sent offshore, according to its operator Aker Solutions ASA.
