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News articleYahoo Finance· November 13, 2025

Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud, Creating a Leading Force in Microsoft Azure Services and Enterprise AI Transformation

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Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud, Creating a Leading Force in Microsoft Azure Services and Enterprise AI Transformation Advances Cognizant's AI builder strategy, empowering clients to rapidly build, deploy, and scale enterprise AI solutions on modern infrastructure geared towards AI-driven operations…
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  • 3Cloud has delivered 20% organic compound annual growth since 2020, with 20%+ growth expected in 2025

    80% confidence
  • Being a part of Cognizant will unlock new opportunities for our clients and employees. 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.

    80% confidence
  • 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, 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.

    80% confidence
  • Microsoft Azure is the platform of choice for AI transformation, and Cognizant's acquisition of 3Cloud will create one of the most capable and credentialed partners in the Azure ecosystem. We are excited by the potential this acquisition brings to our mutual customers, enabling them to harness the power of Azure and AI to drive business innovation at scale.

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  • The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals and other closing conditions

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