Cognizant has completed its acquisition of 3Cloud, one of the largest independent Microsoft Azure services providers and a recognized leader in Azure-dedicated AI enablement, effective January 1, 2026.
The combination of 3Cloud and Cognizant unites their strengths to create a company with deep expertise in Azure, Data & AI, and App Innovation that is well positioned to accelerate enterprise AI transformation for clients worldwide. Together, we will offer one of the most comprehensive Azure-focused portfolios in the industry, backed by 21,000+ Azure-certified specialists, extensive Microsoft Partner of the Year honors, and advanced capabilities in engineering-heavy cloud engagements. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the acquisition adds approximately 1,200 employees, including 700 in the United States, to Cognizant’s global delivery network.
“The addition of 3Cloud’s capabilities and skilled professionals is an important step along our path to becoming the premier AI Builder for the enterprise,” said Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant. “By combining 3Cloud’s Azure, data and AI expertise with Cognizant’s global scale and industry depth, we are creating a powerful platform for innovation, helping clients harness the full potential of AI and cloud to transform their businesses.”
Read more about Cognizant’s acquisition of 3Cloud, which is expected to deepen our strategic partnership with Microsoft and Databricks and advance Cognizant’s AI Builder strategy, helping clients rapidly build, deploy and scale AI solutions for enterprise-grade outcomes.
