Cognizant Acquires Thirdera to Expand ServiceNow Consulting and AI-Driven Automation
January 23, 2024
Cognizant has entered into an agreement to acquire Thirdera, a Broomfield, Colorado-based Elite ServiceNow partner specializing in advisory, implementation, and optimization. The deal is expected to close in January 2024 and is aimed at expanding Cognizant’s ServiceNow capabilities—particularly around training/certifications and AI-driven automation—building a $1B combined business with ServiceNow.
- Buyers
- Cognizant
- Targets
- Thirdera
- Sellers
- Sunstone Partners
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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