Collaboration with CITSA delivers technology
to enable nearly 24/7 access for students at Student Association
store
SYDNEY, Jan. 30,
2024 /CNW/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one
of the world's leading professional services companies, today
announced it was appointed by the Canberra Institute of
Technology Student Association (CITSA) for systems integration and
payments support for Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in the Café
Yala Plus Student Association store. CITSA is the first education
provider to implement this technology in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Café YalaPlus Student Association store provides a fast,
contactless retail experience for students who can enter the
on-campus store, get what they need, and leave, while avoiding
queues and checkouts.
"Amazon's Just Walk Out technology benefits all CIT students,
especially those studying outside of regular business hours," said
Andrew Scotford, CEO of the CIT
Student Association. "Many CIT students balance work, study, and
training, so flexibility and accessibility are important. Many
students living on the CIT Bruce Campus lack easy access to nearby
shopping. Café YalaPlus now offers convenient access to food,
beverages, and other essential items."
The continued rollout of Just Walk Out technology in Australian
education institutions represents a strategic growth opportunity
for Cognizant to demonstrate new capabilities in a sector that is
expected to grow rapidly. Cognizant helps organizations deploy and
deliver technology solutions designed to enhance customer
experiences and support rapid growth while minimizing the risk of
technological misalignment.
The solution will reduce checkout friction and enhance the
shopping experience while streamlining inventory management for the
Student Association. Just Walk Out technology is designed to
transform the retail experience by leveraging advanced technologies
such as artificial intelligence like computer vision and deep
learning, including generative AI, to create a frictionless
shopping experience.
"We are thrilled to have been selected by CITSA to deliver this
technology to enhance the student shopping experience," said
Rob Marchiori, head of Australia at Cognizant. "By automating the
checkout process, the Student Association can offer almost 24-hour
access to store resources that students need to stay focused on
their studies. This is a testament to Cognizant's strong focus on
deploying technology that is fit for purpose and designed to
improve the customer experience."
"We congratulate the Canberra Institute of Technology Student
Association on improving the on-campus student experience with the
latest in checkout-free technology," said Jon Jenkins, vice president of Just Walk Out
technology at Amazon. "We're delighted to collaborate with the
Student Association to introduce Just Walk Out technology at Café
YalaPlus, a first-of-its-kind implementation in a higher education
institution in the Southern Hemisphere. Amazon's Just Walk Out
technology will deliver a new level of convenience to students,
enabling them to easily access refreshments day and night."
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 www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
About Canberra Institute of Technology
The Canberra
Institute of Technology has an impressive history providing
technical and further education in the ACT and surrounding area.
Today, it trains around 20,000 students each year, touching more
lives post- secondary school than any other tertiary education
institution in the ACT.
The Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association (CITSA)
is the official student body representing the diverse student
population at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). With a
passionate commitment to student welfare, representation, and
community building, CITSA plays a pivotal role in enhancing the
student experience at CIT. CITSA is committed to enhancing the
student experience through advocacy, support, and a wide range of
events and activities. The association is dedicated to empowering
students for a bright future.
For more information, contact:
EMEA / APAC /
Americas:
Christina
Schneider
christina.schneider@cognizant.com
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India:
Rashmi
Vasisht
rashmi.vasisht@cognizant.com
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