Animal health company Zoetis signs consulting deal with Infosys

Infosys, an India-based IT consulting firm, has won a consulting contract with Zoetis, an American drug company focusing on pets and livestock.

Infosys will help Zoetis integrate advanced AI solutions and automation services into its IT operations, the consultancy said in a press release on Tuesday.

“We look forward to this collaboration with Infosys which will help us improve operational efficiency as we deliver value to veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners globally. This represents our commitment to use digital innovation to continue to lead the animal health industry,” said Keith Sarbaugh, EVP and chief data and technology officer at Zoetis.

Zoetis is the former animal health division of Pfizer, which spun it off as an independent company in 2013. Based in Parsippany, NJ, Zoetis is a Fortune 500 firm with $9.3 billion in annual revenue and 13,800 employees. It is the world’s largest producer of medicine, vaccines, and diagnostics for pets and livestock.

“We are excited to collaborate with Zoetis on this transformative journey that will reduce operational complexity and support long-term business objectives,” said Subhro Mallik, EVP and global head of life sciences, Infosys. “This collaboration also underscores our commitment to delivering practical AI innovations and tailored digital solutions to the Life Sciences sector.”

Infosys is the second-largest Indian IT consulting firm, with over 323,000 employees and annual revenue of $19.3 billion. The firm has offerings across digital, AI, engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, among other areas.