Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179, NSE: PERSISTENT), a global provider of digital engineering and enterprise modernization services, has opened a new Innovation Center in Melbourne to support organizations across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) in advancing artificial intelligence adoption and large-scale technology transformation.
The facility is designed to serve as a regional hub for engineering excellence, enabling enterprises to modernize core systems, develop digital platforms, and implement AI-powered solutions. The launch represents a key step in Persistent’s growth strategy for the ANZ region, where demand for cloud modernization and enterprise AI deployment is rapidly expanding.
Across Australia, many organizations are transitioning from pilot digital initiatives to enterprise-wide adoption of advanced technologies. Persistent currently works with several companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and telecommunications, supporting programs related to core modernization and digital platform transformation. The Melbourne Innovation Center will further strengthen the company’s ability to collaborate closely with regional clients and support critical transformation initiatives.
The center will focus on accelerating modernization through a combination of engineering frameworks, automation platforms, and AI-enabled development tools. It will support enterprises in modernizing legacy technology environments using approaches such as cloud-native application development, microservices architecture, data platform transformation, and automated monitoring systems powered by generative AI and intelligent agents.
Persistent will also use the center to collaborate with clients through innovation workshops, design thinking sessions, and co-creation programs that help organizations develop and test new digital solutions. These initiatives are intended to assist enterprises in identifying new business opportunities, improving operational efficiency, and launching technology-enabled products and services.
The facility is aligned with Persistent’s broader strategy to strengthen four key areas: engineering productivity, business process productivity, enterprise data readiness, and responsible AI infrastructure. By combining engineering expertise with industry-focused solutions and partnerships within the hyperscaler ecosystem, the company aims to support organizations in developing scalable technology platforms that can drive sustained business growth.
Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Chief Operating Officer – Technology at Persistent Systems, said the company’s expansion in Melbourne reflects its commitment to supporting enterprise transformation through localized expertise and engineering talent. He noted that the Innovation Center will enable Persistent to work more closely with clients across the region, helping them adopt AI-driven technologies, modernize critical platforms, and build digital capabilities suited for long-term growth.
In addition to supporting enterprise clients, Persistent plans to expand its engineering and AI workforce in Australia through targeted hiring initiatives and ecosystem partnerships. The company will also organize industry-focused hackathons, collaborative research programs, and advanced training through Persistent University to strengthen the local digital engineering talent pipeline.
Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179, NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization across industries. With over 26,000 employees in 18 countries, Persistent offers end-to-end capabilities in software engineering, product development, data and analytics, customer experience transformation, cloud, and intelligent automation.
The company is listed on major indices including the MSCI India Index, Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, S&P BSE 100, and S&P BSE SENSEX Next 50, and is also part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Persistent has achieved carbon neutrality and is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, aligning its strategy with global principles on human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
Recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, Persistent continues to lead through innovation, sustainability, and responsible growth. According to the Brand Finance India 100 – 2025 Report, the company has recorded a 468% growth in brand value since 2020, making it the fastest-growing IT services brand in India.
