Persistent Systems, a global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, today launched its Melbourne Innovation Center. The new facility serves as a dedicated hub to drive AI-powered enterprise reinvention across the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. It bolsters Persistent's localized engineering presence while accelerating AI adoption, digital product development, and platform transformation for enterprises.
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Strategic Expansion in a High-Growth AI Market Australia's enterprise landscape is transitioning from AI experimentation to large-scale deployment, creating strong demand for advanced modernization and innovation support. Persistent already collaborates with leading ASX-listed organizations on mission-critical initiatives. The Melbourne Innovation Center reinforces the company's ANZ expansion by establishing a regionally anchored hub that integrates global expertise with local delivery. This approach helps enterprises compete effectively in an AI-driven economy through faster, more impactful transformation.
Core Capabilities Driving Client Value The Center builds on Persistent's AI-first pillars to deliver engineering efficiency and business outcomes. It leverages differentiated accelerators and platforms for legacy system modernization, including cloud-native architectures, microservices adoption, data modernization, and automated observability enhanced by generative AI and intelligent agents. Clients gain access to industry-tailored AI solutions that open new revenue opportunities, supported by outcome-based engagement models and deep integration with hyperscaler ecosystems.
Through collaborative innovation programs—including workshops, ideation sessions, and co-creation initiatives—the Center enables enterprises to align technology investments with strategic priorities and develop scalable digital capabilities that fuel long-term growth.
Building Regional Talent and Ecosystem Strength Persistent plans to grow its ANZ engineering and AI workforce through focused recruitment, strategic partnerships, industry hackathons, and advanced training delivered via Persistent University. By fostering academic collaborations and hands-on problem-solving platforms, the company contributes to Australia's digital engineering talent pipeline and supports the broader technology ecosystem.
Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Chief Operating Officer – Technology, Persistent "Our growth strategy is centered on helping enterprises accelerate transformation through AI-led engineering, platform-driven modernization and strong data and engineering foundations. The Melbourne Innovation Center strengthens our presence in ANZ and reflects our continued investment in the region as a strategic growth market. It enhances our ability to partner closely with clients through localized expertise, helping them adopt AI more effectively, modernize core systems and build scalable digital platforms that drive long-term growth."
About Persistent
Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179 and NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization to businesses across industries. With over 26,500 employees located in 18 countries, the Company is committed to innovation and client success. Persistent offers a comprehensive suite of services, including software engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. The Company is part of the MSCI India Index and is included in key indices of the National Stock Exchange of India, including the Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, and Nifty MidCap Liquid 15, as well as several on the BSE such as the S&P BSE 100 and S&P BSE SENSEX Next 50. Persistent is also a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The Company has achieved carbon neutrality, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Persistent has also been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025 by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the Company is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as take actions that advance societal goals. With 468% growth in brand value since 2020, Persistent is the fastest-growing IT services brand in 'Brand Finance India 100' 2025 Report.
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