Cognizant has announced the acquisition of six companies belonging to the IT and consulting C1 group based in Hamburg, Germany.

The companies are involved in a range of industry sectors including utilities, logistics and financial.

The announcement comes as Cognizant looks to develop its market share in Europe with a focus on Germany, with Cognizant chief executive officer, Francisco D'Souza, saying: “This strategic acquisition underscores our commitment to the German and the larger European markets, and reinforces our position as one of the top consulting and IT services companies across the region."