Nasdaq-listed IT major Cognizant said it would offer end-to-end integrated applications and infrastructure management services to United Kingdom based retailer Marks and Spencers.

"As part of multi-year managed services contract, Cognizant would provide end-to-end integrated applications and infrastructure management services to Marks and Spencers covering business and functional areas -- procurement, supply chain, forecasting, sales and financial management," Cognizant said in a statement.

"...We are committed to helping M&S embrace new technologies and business processes to strengthen its leadership position as a seamless multi-channel retailer and expand its international business," Cognizant Senior Vice-President and UK, Ireland Operations-Head and Sanjiv Gossain said.