Cognize

Cognize is a Poland-based B2B e-commerce agency founded by co-CEOs Michał Kozik (Head of Design and Strategy) and Marek Kozik (Head of IT and Development). The company has completed 120+ projects and specializes in digitizing sales processes for manufacturers and distributors with complex product catalogs. Rather than building generic storefronts, Cognize targets companies generating PLN 30–900 million in annual revenue—businesses with intricate pricing policies, large SKU counts, and multi-channel sales needs. Their team includes developers, designers, consultants, testers, and project managers working from Poland.

Cognize distinguishes itself through three concrete operational pillars. First, each project is led by an experienced e-commerce consultant who is a former B2B sales manager, not just a technical lead. Second, they deploy proprietary "Flexible Accelerators"—pre-built modules and systems developed in-house—that reduce implementation cost and timeline while remaining fully configurable. Third, they claim reference implementations and client testimonials for 92% of incoming inquiries, meaning they've done something similar before.

Services and capabilities

Cognize's core offering is end-to-end system implementation: architecture consultation, UX/UI design, frontend and backend development, integrations, testing, user training, launch, and post-launch SLA support with no vendor lock-in guarantees. They do not lock clients into long-term dependencies; clients can take over development of finished systems independently.

On the platform side, Cognize specializes in Magento 2 for B2B/B2C commerce, citing its "unrivaled B2B capabilities." They also offer their proprietary Sellina system—a Magento-based solution deployable in as little as 4 weeks with advanced B2B features. For headless/composable commerce builds, they use React and Angular on the frontend. Akeneo and Ergonode are their primary PIM platforms; they handle Akeneo implementation, data modeling, migration, and integration with e-commerce systems. Beyond these, they build dedicated custom systems when off-the-shelf tools don't fit, and they implement AI Agents (one case study mentions a 50% reduction in query-response time).

Data architecture is a core competency. Cognize integrates e-commerce platforms with ERP systems (Comarch, Subiekt, Enova, SAP, Streamsoft), WMS, and OMS platforms. They deploy a proprietary Price Application that syncs personalized price lists, trade credits, and inventory levels in real time without exposing the ERP system itself. They also take over maintenance of Magento stores built by other agencies: code audits, security patches, version updates, and performance optimization.

Engagement starts with free scoping: email inquiry → introductory video call → technical video call → in-person meeting with the client. If both parties proceed, Cognize conducts a 4-week Pre-Implementation Analysis (a paid engagement), resulting in technical specifications, a feature list, and a project budget and schedule. The client owns this analysis and may use it for competitive bidding.

Notable work

Cognize's case studies show measurable outcomes and long-standing client relationships. Ostrowski Handel Internetowy (owner of Otolampy.pl, LuxMarket.pl, and Dobregniazdka.pl) is a reference client since 2015; recent work included an AI Assistant implementation that reduced offer-query response time by 50%. The company is a market leader in electrical engineering and lighting distribution.

Inter-Elektro SA, a purchasing group integrating nearly 300 wholesalers and manufacturers, received a dedicated B2B system connecting to five different ERP platforms (Comarch Optima, Comarch XL, Streamsoft Prestiż, Enova365, Subiekt GT).

Wielton SA (semi-trailer manufacturer) launched Poland's first online trailer purchase process using Sellina, extending to South America and the Middle East. Kosmos Sklep is the main Burton distributor in Poland and Central Europe. Liberty Corporation (motorcycle distributor) went live on Sellina. Amper (electrical/lighting wholesaler) moved from zero to over 500 orders per month post-launch. Meringer (medical supplies) implemented Akeneo PIM with data digitization and B2B e-commerce. Urtica (pharmaceutical distributor) received a dedicated B2B system. Abriga (cosmetics) cut annual PIM costs by PLN 100,000 via migration. SLURP (wines and spirits, Henkel Group) runs Magento with UX/UI optimization.

How they work

Cognize operates on an end-to-end model with a dedicated team per project. A Product Owner (e-commerce manager or equivalent) on the client side meets periodically for progress reviews; Cognize owns project management. Typical team structure includes a consultant/advisor, developers (frontend/backend), a designer, and a project manager. After launch, the engagement transitions to SLA-based maintenance and development. Over 95% of clients renew year after year. Support includes infrastructure monitoring, security updates, and ongoing feature development. Pricing models are fixed and low (no per-transaction or revenue-based fees). Pre-Implementation Analysis takes roughly 4 weeks; full project timelines depend on scope but are detailed in the specification phase.

Team and credentials

The leadership team includes Michał Kozik and Marek Kozik (co-CEOs), Wojciech Zarzeka (Head of Consulting), and Adam Iwaniszyn (Head of Development). The site lists 28 team members by name and role, including multiple Magento developers, backend/frontend engineers, UX/UI designers, testers, project managers, and operations staff. The company claims to employ "the best, certified technology specialists in the country" but does not specify individual certifications (ISO, SOC 2, etc.) in the source material. They emphasize Magento 2 expertise and Akeneo partnership status. No Clutch, G2, or third-party review ratings are mentioned.