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Cognizant Completes Acquisition of 3Cloud to Expand Azure and AI Services
Cognizant has completed its acquisition of 3Cloud, formally combining the firms to create what it describes as one of the most credentialed Microsoft Azure and AI services partners globally. 3Cloud brings deep expertise in Azure data platforms, analytics and AI engineering, adding scale to Cognizant’s existing Microsoft business across consulting, application modernization and managed services. Cognizant intends to have the acquisition accelerate client demand for cloud-native architectures and production-ready AI solutions built on Azure. 3Cloud's expertise into Azure, AI and data together with Cognizant's industry depth and innovative systems offers clients and businesses an opportunity to maximize on AI and cloud transformation.
The transaction reflects ongoing consolidation among systems integrators as enterprises push beyond AI pilots toward full-scale deployment. The acquisition offers one of the most comprehensive Azure-centric portfolios, backed by over 20,000 Azure-certified specialists. For Cognizant, integrating 3Cloud’s engineering talent and delivery model expands its ability to support large transformation programs that combine cloud migration, data modernization, and responsible AI implementation. The combined organization is positioned to serve enterprises seeking end-to-end Azure expertise under a single services umbrella.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on January 05, 2026