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, health care, 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 long-standing 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.
When the acquisition is closed, 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 Cognizant’s nearly 20,000 Azure-certified associates globally.
“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.”
