Persistent Systems, a leading digital engineering and enterprise modernisation company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to utilise advanced technologies for digital transformation worldwide. The partnership aims to provide industry-specific solutions, leveraging domain expertise and AI capabilities, to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI and enhance client value.
Persistent Systems, a leader in digital engineering and enterprise modernisation, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This collaboration aims to harness the power of Google Cloud’s advanced technologies, including the Gemini models, to drive digital transformation across various industries globally.
The partnership, formally unveiled on June 11, 2024, spans regions including the United States, India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Persistent Systems and Google Cloud plan to work jointly on go-to-market activities, aiming to provide industry-specific solutions that will enable enterprises to maximise their return on investment from cloud technologies. The initiative looks to support sectors such as Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Healthcare and Life Sciences, Communications, Media and Telecom, Consumer Tech, and Hi-Tech.
Persistent Systems intends to leverage its domain expertise, combining it with Google Cloud’s robust platforms and artificial intelligence capabilities, to foster the broad adoption of Generative AI (GenAI). This partnership is set to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven technologies, providing clients with early access to new offerings, enhancing value propositions, and ensuring faster time-to-market for new solutions.
In a statement, Persistent Systems’ CEO and Executive Director, Sandeep Kalra, emphasised the client-centric approach of the company. Kalra highlighted the commitment to delivering client value by integrating Google Cloud’s innovative technologies with Persistent’s cloud practices. This, he said, would set new benchmarks for achievements in cloud, data analytics, and AI, contributing to enhanced scalability, efficiency, and security for their clients.
Furthermore, as part of this agreement, Persistent Systems will gain access to additional resources from Google Cloud, facilitating the development of bespoke solutions tailored to various industries. This collaboration will also see Persistent investing significantly in its workforce, with over 87% of its engineers trained in GenAI technologies.
Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President of Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud, reiterated the importance of the partnership in assisting global organisations with their digital transformations. Ichhpurani noted that the alliance would combine Google Cloud’s trusted infrastructure and services with Persistent’s specialised expertise, potentially accelerating cloud and AI-driven transitions for many enterprises.
Persistent Systems, which operates in 21 countries with over 23,800 employees, has been recognised for its rapid growth and is listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The company’s involvement as a Global Solutions Systems Integrator (SSI) partner further underscores its capability to integrate and implement Google Cloud solutions effectively.
The strategic partnership reflects a broader trend in the industry, where companies are increasingly turning to cloud and AI technologies to modernise their infrastructure and data strategies. By pooling their resources and expertise, Persistent Systems and Google Cloud aim to offer comprehensive support and innovative solutions, facilitating the digital evolution of businesses across a variety of sectors.
Persistent’s notable investment in talent development and its commitment to building industry-specific technological solutions indicate a proactive approach towards addressing the growing demand for digital transformation services. As the collaboration progresses, the success of this partnership could set a precedent for future strategic alliances in the technology sector.
