CEO Vishal Sikka tried to remake Infosys' culture and service offerings. That led to tension with the company's founders.
A patent application showcases high-end tech.
The two were tied earlier this year.
Alicloud is the second-fastest growing business in Jack Ma's digital empire, but is just a fraction of the size of Amazon Web Services.
Cloud-related pressures and stiff competition are weighing on Cisco's hardware sales. But software trends remain healthy.
