New Delhi, July 9 -- Coforge Ltd, formerly NIIT Technologies, is taking a leaf out of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp and Infosys Ltd's proven business strategy, as the information technology (IT) services company looks to emerge as a larger industry player in the coming years.

Coforge, the country's seventh-largest information technology (IT) services company, is now placing business consultants at client locations to mine more business from its largest customers, analysts said. The Noida-based company's decision to place consultants with clients comes at a time when non-essential tech spending has dwindled.

"Companies have to be proactive in shaping opportunities with clients. Coforge distinguishes itself through its solutions tea...