Cognizant to acquire 3Cloud, creating a leading force in Microsoft Azure services and enterprise AI transformation

Cognizant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3Cloud, one of the largest independent Microsoft Azure services providers and a global leader in Azure-dedicated AI enablement solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Cognizant’s role as a strategic partner for enterprise AI readiness and digital transformation by adding 3Cloud’s advanced capabilities in data and AI, app innovation, and cloud platforms for enterprise clients.

The acquisition will significantly expand Cognizant’s Azure portfolio and deepen its expertise in complex, engineering-intensive engagements that enable AI-led business transformation. 3Cloud serves a predominantly enterprise-scale client base across banking and financial services, healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. Since 2020, 3Cloud has delivered 20% organic compound annual growth, with 20%+ growth expected in 2025, driven by strong demand for Microsoft Azure-powered business transformation. Microsoft reported that Azure and other cloud services grew at 40% year-on-year in Q3 2025 (MSFT Q1 FY26).

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