Global industrial AI Leader Cognite relocates global HQ to Tempe, anchoring US operations and creating 100+ jobs

Published: 12/03/2025

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TEMPE, Ariz. (December 3, 2025) — Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, today announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway marks a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and underscores its commitment to the North American market.

“Establishing our global headquarters in Arizona represents an exciting new chapter for Cognite as this positions Cognite at the center of American innovation and manufacturing,” said Girish Rishi, CEO at Cognite. “Arizona’s thriving technology ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location make it the ideal home for our next phase of growth. We’re excited to contribute to the local economy and build strong partnerships within this innovative community.”

The move will create more than 100 new jobs in Greater Phoenix, bringing valuable employment opportunities across AI innovation, software engineering, marketing, sales and corporate functions. With its proximity to universities and tech ecosystem, the strategic location will help the company attract even more of the best talent from AI, cloud, data and industrial engineering. Several senior leaders at Cognite relocated from Norway and to Arizona to lead operations from the new facility, ensuring continuity of the company’s vision and expertise.

Cognite’s decision to establish its headquarters in Arizona positions the company at the heart of one of North America’s most dynamic technology regions. Arizona has emerged as a critical semiconductor manufacturing hub, with the state attracting billions of dollars in investments from leading chipmakers. Cognite has identified hundreds of millions in operational value for customers in the past year alone, with manufacturers requiring sophisticated industrial AI solutions to manage the thousands of sensors and billions of data points generated daily in advanced industrial facilities.

“Arizona has established itself as a global innovation hub where world-class companies choose to grow and thrive,” said Ariz. Gov. Katie Hobbs. “With its new global headquarters in Arizona, Cognite is strengthening our state’s position as a leader in advanced technologies, reinforcing our reputation as a place that’s pioneering the future, and creating family-sustaining jobs for Arizonans.”

“Tempe offers a combination of top-tier talent, proximity to the country’s most innovative university, Class A waterfront office space, and a dynamic tech environment that attracts global companies,” said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. “We’re pleased the Cognite team selected Tempe for its headquarters and proud that our city provides the ideal setting for their continued growth and innovation. We look forward to seeing Cognite move industry forward as they bring new jobs and continued innovation to the Valley.”

This strategic location enables Cognite to better serve its global industrial clients and collaborate with key partners in advanced manufacturing sectors. The new Arizona headquarters will serve as the central hub for Cognite’s global operations, supporting the company’s mission to transform industrial operations through AI and data-driven technology solutions.

“The relocation of Cognite’s global headquarters to Tempe is a testament to the burgeoning technology ecosystem of Greater Phoenix and the advanced manufacturing and innovation helping to fuel it,” said Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) President & CEO Christine Mackay. “Cognite will leverage the region’s workforce, proximity to Arizona State University and business climate as it integrates deeper into the U.S. market.”

“As AI plays an increasingly central role in the digital economy, Cognite’s global headquarters will strengthen Arizona’s leadership across high-tech industries,” said Sandra Watson, President & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “We’re incredibly grateful to Girish Rishi, who has been a longtime Arizona leader, and to the entire Cognite team for their commitment to Arizona.”

To learn more about Cognite, please visit: https://www.cognite.com/en.

About Cognite

Cognite makes AI work for industry. Leading energy, manufacturing, and power & renewables enterprises choose Cognite to deliver secure, trustworthy, and real-time AI and data capabilities to transform their asset-heavy operations to be safer, more sustainable, and profitable. Cognite provides a user-friendly, secure, and scalable industrial AI & data platform that makes it easy for all decision-makers, from the field to remote operations centers, to access and understand complex industrial data, collaborate in real-time, and build a better tomorrow. Visit us at www.cognite.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), globally recognized as a top economic development organization (EDO), works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional EDO, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal counties and more than 200 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 36 years, GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping over 1,075 companies, creating more than 195,000 jobs and more than $76.5 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC and how we can assist your businesses, visit www.gpec.org.

About the Arizona Commerce Authority

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state’s leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create – attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on X @azcommerce.