3Cloud Acquires BlueGranite, A Leading Microsoft Data & Analytics Consulting Firm
Acquisition expands 3Cloud’s Data & Analytics capabilities and builds on growth momentum of the largest Microsoft Azure pure-play services firm in the U.S.
3Cloud, the largest pure play U.S. based Microsoft Azure partner, announced today that it has acquired BlueGranite.
BlueGranite stands out as an innovative data and analytics consulting firm with a diverse client portfolio, including Fortune 1000 companies and midsize businesses. Over its 25-year history, BlueGranite has developed a strong reputation in the Microsoft ecosystem based on its expertise and thought leadership in cloud-scale analytics. The companies’ combined will have over 700 full-time Azure experts in the US.
“With the acquisition of BlueGranite, we continue our growth trajectory and strengthen our position as the largest Azure pure-play services firm in the U.S.,” said Mike Rocco, 3Cloud CEO and Co-Founder. “We’re delighted to welcome a world-class team of data architects, data engineers and analytics specialists into the 3Cloud family to deliver the ultimate Azure experience for our clients and Microsoft.”
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“Together, we have a unique opportunity to drive the digital imperative at a more significant scale with greater velocity,” said Matthew Mace, CEO of BlueGranite. “With BlueGranite, 3Cloud is adding to their ability to scale data and analytics services to meet market demand. Combined with 3Cloud’s platform and application innovation capabilities, this further sets us apart as the clear partner of choice when digital transformation is a client’s top priority.”
“Data is at the center of every business decision, interaction, and process. Now more than ever our clients seek to modernize their platforms and harness the value of their data to drive business performance. The acquisition of BlueGranite enables us to further support our clients’ digital imperative and meet this growing market demand,” said Jim Dietrich, President and Co-Founder of 3Cloud.
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Gabe Stephenson, Gryphon Managing Director, said “This acquisition further solidifies 3Cloud as the most comprehensive provider of data and analytics, app innovation and cloud platform services in the high-growth Microsoft Azure ecosystem. We have been impressed by BlueGranite’s deep technical capabilities within Azure data & analytics, their strong customer relationships, and innovative culture, all of which we believe fit perfectly with 3Cloud.”
Gryphon Investors completed a majority investment in 3Cloud in June 2020.
Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to 3Cloud.
Kreis Enderle served as the legal advisor to BlueGranite.
Alantra acted as exclusive financial advisor to BlueGranite.
