Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud to Strengthen Azure-Powered Enterprise AI Services -- Redmond Channel Partner

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Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud to Strengthen Azure-Powered Enterprise AI Services

Cognizant Technology Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3Cloud Technologies, a U.S.-based specialist in Microsoft Azure, data and AI services, to enhance its global footprint in enterprise AI and cloud transformation. 3Cloud brings more than 1,000 Azure-certified engineers and a track record of 20 percent annual growth driven by demand for Azure-native business transformation.

Through this acquisition, Cognizant aims to combine 3Cloud's Azure and AI delivery capabilities with its own industry-tailored service frameworks and global scale, positioning itself as one of the largest Microsoft partners worldwide. The move aligns with the industry shift toward cloud-native AI operations: Microsoft recently reported Azure growth of around 40 percent year-on-year in Q3 2025. The acquisition is tabled for Q1 of 2026 pending regulatory approval.

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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on November 13, 2025

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