Cognizant Makes $600 Million Investment in Astreya to Enhance AI Infrastructure and Data Centre Capabilities

Cognizant to Acquire Astreya in $600 Million Deal

Cognizant, a Nasdaq-listed technology services company, is poised to acquire artificial intelligence infrastructure services firm Astreya in a deal valued at approximately $600 million. This strategic move aims to bolster Cognizant's presence in the rapidly expanding data centre and AI infrastructure market.

The acquisition comes at a time when global investments in AI infrastructure are accelerating, with hyperscalers and enterprises significantly increasing spending on data centres, cloud capacity, and AI-led operations. This surge in investment is expected to continue, driven by the growing need for businesses to operationalize AI systems at scale.

Astreya, headquartered in San Jose, specializes in AI-led managed services, encompassing data centre operations, enterprise networks, and digital workplace services. The company boasts long-standing relationships with multiple large technology firms, including outcome-based managed services engagements with hyperscalers. The acquisition is expected to expand Cognizant's AI "builder" stack by adding infrastructure-layer capabilities, particularly across data centre management, AI operations, and platform-led service delivery.

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Astreya's proprietary AI OpsHub platform, featuring modules for analytics, automation, and agentic AI, is likely to be integrated into Cognizant's broader offerings. This integration is expected to enhance Cognizant's ability to help clients operationalize AI systems at scale.

According to Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive of Cognizant, the acquisition positions the company to better capitalize on the surge in AI infrastructure investments. As enterprises increasingly look to translate large AI spends into measurable business outcomes, Cognizant aims to leverage Astreya's expertise to deliver more value to its clients.

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.