Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud
November 13, 2025
Cognizant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3Cloud, an independent Microsoft Azure services provider and Azure-dedicated AI enablement solutions company. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
- Buyers
- Cognizant
- Targets
- 3Cloud
- Sellers
- Gryphon Investors
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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