Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of EPAM logo in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
(Reuters) -EPAM Systems raised its annual earnings forecast for the third time this year as businesses spend more to modernize their systems for artificial intelligence, sending shares of the IT consultancy firm 4% higher in premarket trading on Thursday.
Enterprises overhauling their legacy systems in a move towards cloud computing, automation and AI have bolstered demand for services of companies such as EPAM. Rival Cognizant also bumped its full-year profit expectations last month on strong AI-related spending.
