Cognizant selected by SITA, advancing the global cloud-based financial transformation driven by AI
Cognizant has been selected by SITA – a globally leading expert in aviation transportation technology – as the implementation and transformation partner for their SKY project. This project, led by the finance department and covering the entire company, aims to assist SITA in deploying a modern cloud platform for financial, procurement, and supply chain processes. The company states that this platform is designed to bring measurable commercial value to SITA's global operations, which extend across more than 200 countries and regions.
According to Cognizant, the goal of this transformation is to elevate the financial function from mere reporting and operational processing to a more strategic, growth-oriented business partner. Cognizant will work together with SITA to implement a cloud-based ERP and management platform for planning, performance, project management, and procurement. By connecting these functions through a shared data foundation, unified working methods, and insights driven by AI, SITA aims to strengthen planning capabilities, identify opportunities earlier, and better align resources with their growth priorities.
According to Cognizant, their "AI priority" approach combines financial transformation expertise with generative AI implementation agents, and the related intellectual property comes from their experience in over 800 cloud ERP projects. This method utilizes the platform's built-in AI capabilities, as well as custom agents developed with the help of Cognizant agent-based AI capabilities, to integrate intelligence into planning, forecasting, project management, and daily financial operations. Cognizant states that this will help SITA to accelerate delivery and to actually deploy AI within the operational processes of finance, procurement, and project management.
SITA Chief Financial Officer's Token Issuance las Husson states: "The SITA's SKY project is a transformation plan aimed at achieving strong business results. By standardizing core processes on Oracle Fusion Cloud and integrating AI into our way of working, we hope to create a more agile financial organization and lay a solid foundation for the next phase of growth."
Cognizant, the head of the Nordic region and senior vice president, Saket Gulati stated: "The SITA plays a key role in the global aviation industry ecosystem, and its growth requires a corporate platform that can expand alongside the companies, allowing technology and AI to serve the strategy, rather than determine it. By integrating our expertise in cloud platforms, AI capabilities, and end-to-end transformation, we are helping SITA to build a modern foundation for data and operations, integrate new ways of working, and transform technology investments into growth and measurable business value."
Cognizant, the head of the Global Market Intelligent Enterprise Platform business and senior vice president, Roshan Subudhi stated: "The enterprise platform is the backbone of how global organizations operate. The SKY project of SITA demonstrates very well what can be achieved when this backbone is rebuilt for a world where AI is at its core. By combining proxy AI capabilities with our expertise in Oracle Fusion, we are not only modernizing systems; we are also helping SITA to reshape the way finance, procurement, and supply chain teams collaborate, enabling enterprises to act more quickly and make smarter decisions in large-scale operations."
About Cognizant
Cognizant ( NASDAQ : CTSH ) is a AI builder and technical services provider. The company states that it builds full-stack AI solutions for its clients, bridging the gap between AI investment and commercial value. Cognizant claims that its deep expertise in industry, processes, and technology enables it to integrate the unique backgrounds of organizations into technical systems, thereby enhancing human potential, achieving tangible returns, and helping global enterprises stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. For more information, visit www.cognizant.ai or follow @cognizant.
About SITA
SITA signifies that the company is the technological engine of the air transportation industry, dedicated to making travel safer, simpler, and more sustainable for everyone. From the early days of commercial aviation to the forefront of today's digital innovations, SITA has always played a role by connecting the industry and driving its progress with each new development.
According to SITA, it has approximately 2,500 customers, and its related technology supports over 1,000 airports and more than 19,600 aircraft worldwide. In addition, SITA also helps over 70 governments strike a balance between border security and a smooth travel experience. The company claims that behind the scenes, SITA facilitates 45% to 50% of the data exchanges within the industry, enabling this highly complex global network to operate smoothly and reliably at every stage.
SITA indicates that the company is undergoing rapid transformation. From advanced self-service and operational control to airport design and digital border solutions, SITA is shaping the next generation of travel experiences, which includes making significant acquisitions such as Materna IPS, ASISTIM, and CCM. The company is also expanding its business beyond the aviation industry; for example, through projects like SmartSea, it is applying its mature technologies to cruise shipping, railway transportation, and urban air mobility.
According to SITA, this transformation is not only about new products. The company is investing in the right skills, tools, and partnerships to help the industry operate more intelligently and agilely, combining smarter systems, seamless data exchange, and sustainable innovation. With the strong growth in global travel demand, smooth flow has become of paramount importance.
SITA indicates that as part of its climate strategy, the company aims to reduce its emissions by 4.2% each year, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Its science-based emission reduction targets have been verified by SBTi, and its continuously expanding product portfolio is also helping customers to reduce their own carbon footprint.
SITA indicates that the company is owned by the industry and driven by industry demands, with its business covering more than 200 countries and regions.
