Cognizant To Acquire 3cloud Creating A Leading Force In Microsoft

TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) 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). "This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Cognizant's strategy to empower our clients for the future of enterprise AI," said Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant. "3Cloud's deep Azure expertise, industry-aligned approach and longstanding Microsoft partnership will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients as they accelerate their AI journeys. Together, we are poised to set a new standard for innovation and impact in the Azure ecosystem." Cognizant's approach to enterprise AI focuses on empowering organizations to build, deploy and scale AI solutions rapidly. By integrating 3Cloud's Azure and data and AI expertise with Cognizant's proven platforms and technology frameworks, clients stand to benefit from an end-to-end ecosystem that accelerates AI innovation.

Upon closing of the acquisition, 3Cloud will add 1,000+ Azure experts and engineers and 1,500+ Microsoft certifications to Cognizant's capabilities, and 3Cloud's nearly 1,200 employees, including approximately 700 in the United States, will join... "Being a part of Cognizant will unlock new opportunities for our clients and employees," said Mike Rocco, CEO of 3Cloud. "Our shared vision for driving enterprise AI readiness and our combined strengths in cloud, app innovation, and data will help our clients realize the full potential of Azure, now at a global scale. We look forward to shaping the future of intelligent business together." The IT consulting giant is ready to talk up its new cloud consultancy as it aims for a bigger slice of the enterprise AI market driving Azure’s growth. Cognizant has been making acquisitions at a steady pace over the last 18 months, and this 3Cloud deal fits the playbook.

In 2024, Cognizant dropped $1.3 billion on engineering staffing firm Belcan and $430 million on ServiceNow partner Thirdera. Both companies helped Cognizant enhance its AI, cloud and automation capabilities. The Thirdera acquisition, announced in December 2023, built on Cognizant's successful acquisition of ServiceNow consultancy Linium in 2021. Belcan, meanwhile, helped Cognizant grow in one of its four main operating segments — products and resources. Cognizant is expanding its Azure capabilities just as this year’s Microsoft Ignite conference gets underway. The timing makes sense: Microsoft reported Azure and other cloud services grew 40% year-over-year in Q3 2025.

Azure surpassed $75 billion in annual revenue for the first time in fiscal 2025, with AI services being a major contributor to that milestone. As will likely be discussed this week, enterprises are scrambling to build AI capabilities, and they need partners who actually know what they're doing on Azure — not just generalists who dabble in the... That's where 3Cloud comes in. The firm is a pure-play Azure specialist, a rarity in a market dominated by multi-cloud consultancies. It's earned Microsoft's top-tier credentials across several industry verticals and disciplines. It was Microsoft Americas' Partner of the Year for health and life sciences last year, and the 2023 U.S.

Partner of the Year for Azure Analytics. Cognizant has announced its agreement to acquire 3Cloud, one of the largest independent Microsoft Azure service providers and a leader in Azure-focused AI enablement solutions. The acquisition aims to expand Cognizant’s Azure portfolio and strengthen its position as a key partner for enterprise AI transformation. The addition of 3Cloud’s expertise in data, AI, app innovation, and cloud engineering will enhance Cognizant’s ability to deliver digital transformation for global enterprises. 3Cloud, which has achieved 20 percent organic compound annual growth since 2020, serves enterprise clients across industries including banking, healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. The company expects over 20 percent growth in 2025, fueled by rising demand for Microsoft Azure-powered business transformation.

Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant, said: “This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Cognizant’s strategy to empower our clients for the future of enterprise AI. 3Cloud’s deep Azure expertise and strong Microsoft partnership will help us deliver greater value as clients accelerate their AI journeys.” 3Cloud will contribute more than 1,000 Azure experts, over 1,500 Microsoft certifications, and nearly 1,200 employees — including 700 based in the United States — to Cognizant’s workforce. They will support Cognizant’s nearly 20,000 Azure-certified professionals worldwide. Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft’s Commercial Business, said the acquisition will create one of the most capable and credentialed partners in the Azure ecosystem. Mayer Brown is serving as legal counsel to Cognizant in connection with its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire 3Cloud, one of the largest independent Microsoft Azure services providers and a global leader...

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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). "This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Cognizant's strategy to empower our clients for the future of enterprise AI," said Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant.

"3Cloud's deep Azure expertise, industry-aligned approach and longstanding Microsoft partnership will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients as they accelerate their AI journeys. Together, we are poised to set a new standard for innovation and impact in the Azure ecosystem." Cognizant's approach to enterprise AI focuses on empowering organizations to build, deploy and scale AI solutions rapidly. By integrating 3Cloud's Azure and data and AI expertise with Cognizant's proven platforms and technology frameworks, clients stand to benefit from an end-to-end ecosystem that accelerates AI innovation. Upon closing of the acquisition, 3Cloud will add 1,000+ Azure experts and engineers and 1,500+ Microsoft certifications to Cognizant's capabilities, and 3Cloud's nearly 1,200 employees, including approximately 700 in the United States, will join... "Being a part of Cognizant will unlock new opportunities for our clients and employees," said Mike Rocco, CEO of 3Cloud.

"Our shared vision for driving enterprise AI readiness and our combined strengths in cloud, app innovation, and data will help our clients realize the full potential of Azure, now at a global scale. We look forward to shaping the future of intelligent business together." EQS-News: Cognizant Technology Solutions / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud, Creating a Leading Force in Microsoft Azure Services and Enterprise AI Transformation 13.11.2025 / 18:00 CET/CEST The issuer is solely... TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) 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). "This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Cognizant's strategy to empower our clients for the future of enterprise AI," said Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant. "3Cloud's deep Azure expertise, industry-aligned approach and longstanding Microsoft partnership will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients as they accelerate their AI journeys.

Together, we are poised to set a new standard for innovation and impact in the Azure ecosystem." Cognizant's approach to enterprise AI focuses on empowering organizations to build, deploy and scale AI solutions rapidly. By integrating 3Cloud's Azure and data and AI expertise with Cognizant's proven platforms and technology frameworks, clients stand to benefit from an end-to-end ecosystem that accelerates AI innovation. Upon closing of the acquisition, 3Cloud will add 1,000+ Azure experts and engineers and 1,500+ Microsoft certifications to Cognizant's capabilities, and 3Cloud's nearly 1,200 employees, including approximately 700 in the United States, will join... TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) 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). “This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Cognizant’s strategy to empower our clients for the future of enterprise AI,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant.

“3Cloud’s deep Azure expertise, industry-aligned approach and longstanding Microsoft partnership will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients as they accelerate their AI journeys. Together, we are poised to set a new standard for innovation and impact in the Azure ecosystem.” Cognizant’s approach to enterprise AI focuses on empowering organizations to build, deploy and scale AI solutions rapidly. By integrating 3Cloud’s Azure and data and AI expertise with Cognizant’s proven platforms and technology frameworks, clients stand to benefit from an end-to-end ecosystem that accelerates AI innovation. Upon closing of the acquisition, 3Cloud will add 1,000+ Azure experts and engineers and 1,500+ Microsoft certifications to Cognizant’s capabilities, and 3Cloud’s nearly 1,200 employees, including approximately 700 in the United States, will join... “Being a part of Cognizant will unlock new opportunities for our clients and employees,” said Mike Rocco, CEO of 3Cloud.

“Our shared vision for driving enterprise AI readiness and our combined strengths in cloud, app innovation, and data will help our clients realize the full potential of Azure, now at a global scale. We look forward to shaping the future of intelligent business together.”

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