IBM has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cognitus, an SAP S/4HANA services provider with specialized AI solutions. Headquartered in Dallas, Cognitus has over two decades of SAP experience and a portfolio of SAP-endorsed software assets supporting industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and utilities.
The acquisition will enhance IBM’s ability to deliver RISE and GROW with SAP programs and expand its AI-powered enterprise services. Cognitus’ proprietary tools, including its AI-based contract lifecycle management and real-time billing solutions, are designed to simplify SAP implementations, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen compliance across complex and regulated industries.
Neil Dhar, Managing Partner of IBM Consulting Americas, said, “Cognitus brings deep industry expertise and proprietary AI technology that improves the efficiency of SAP implementations and extends the functionality of tools across our SAP portfolio.” Cognitus CEO Pat Sathi added, “It creates new opportunities for our people while strengthening how we serve our customers. Our clients will continue to benefit from our proven SAP-Endorsed solutions and accelerators, backed by Cognitus’ deep industry expertise in regulated industries and now supported by IBM’s global scale and advanced technology capabilities.”