Persistent Systems, Google Cloud to accelerate global digital transformation

Persistent Systems (BSE: PERSISTENT) and (NSE: PERSISTENT), a leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has announced a significant Strategic Partnership Agreement with Google Cloud. This partnership is set to broaden their combined reach across key global markets including the US, India, the UK, and Australia, focusing on joint go-to-market activities and accelerating digital transformation for enterprises worldwide.

Partnership Highlights and Financial Implications

Under this new strategic alignment, Persistent Systems will integrate its deep domain expertise with Google Cloud’s cutting-edge platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The collaboration aims to develop industry-specific solutions leveraging Google Cloud’s Gemini models and other innovative technologies. This initiative will drive widespread adoption of generative AI, enhancing enterprise efficiency and ROI on cloud investments.

Strategic Benefits and Industry Focus

The partnership will particularly benefit sectors such as BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), Healthcare and Life Sciences, Communications, Media and Telecom, Consumer Tech, and Hi-Tech industries. Persistent and Google Cloud will deliver AI-driven technology adoption, creating unique value propositions for clients. This includes early access to new offerings, rapid deployment of services, and comprehensive client support, significantly improving customer satisfaction.

Persistent Systems has fortified its commitment through substantial investments in talent reskilling and go-to-market strategies, gaining multiple Specializations such as Data & Analytics and Machine Learning. With over 87% of its engineers trained on GenAI technologies, Persistent stands out as a highly specialized Global Solutions Systems Integrator (SSI) partner.

Executive Insights

Sandeep Kalra, CEO and Executive Director of Persistent, emphasized the client-focused approach of the partnership: “Our new Google Cloud Strategic Partnership Agreement, combined with our industry-leading cloud practice and Google Cloud’s pioneering technologies, positions us to set new benchmarks for what can be achieved through cloud, data, and analytics, and AI.”

Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud, highlighted the transformative potential of the partnership: “This new Strategic Partnership Agreement will help organizations accelerate their cloud- and AI-driven transformations with leading technology from Google Cloud and thousands of specialized and certified experts from Persistent.”

Future Outlook

This expanded partnership between Persistent Systems and Google Cloud is poised to set a new standard in cloud and AI integration, helping enterprises across various industries to scale new heights in innovation and operational efficiency.