Persistent Systems has announced the expansion of its Eastern European presence through the integration of a specialized team of over 90 professionals from Concise, a Tallinn-headquartered software engineering firm. This strategic move aims to establish delivery centers in Estonia, strengthen AI capabilities, and enhance its nearshore delivery network for enterprises globally. The expansion supports the growing demand for AI-enabled operations and digital infrastructure modernization.
Strategic Expansion into Eastern Europe
Persistent Systems, a global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has announced a significant step to enhance its global delivery capabilities. The company has signed an agreement to expand its presence in Eastern Europe by integrating a specialized team of more than 90 professionals from Concise, a software engineering and IT consulting company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. This expansion is aimed at bolstering Persistent’s European nearshore delivery network and facilitating the evolution of large-scale digital infrastructure and integrated global operations for its clients.
Focus on AI-Led Transformation
The strategic move aligns with the increasing enterprise investments in AI-enabled operations and modern digital infrastructure. Persistent is positioning itself to meet the growing demand for partners capable of modernizing core systems, supporting governance, and providing regional delivery at a global scale. The company is making substantial investments in strategic delivery hubs, advanced platform capabilities, and specialized AI expertise to solidify its market position.
Key Highlights of the Expansion
Upon completion of the transaction, the key outcomes expected include:
- Expansion of Persistent’s Eastern European and nearshore delivery footprint.
- Establishment of strategic delivery centers in Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia.
- Strengthening of capabilities in AI-led product engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.
- Enhancement of expertise in supporting mobility, logistics, smart infrastructure, and connected ecosystems globally.
Estonia as a Strategic Hub
The establishment of delivery centers in Tallinn and Tartu is expected to significantly expand Persistent’s European footprint and fortify its nearshore delivery model. Estonia’s advanced digital ecosystem and strong technology talent base are seen as a crucial foundation for supporting AI-led transformations that require governance alignment and robust regional engagement. This expansion also aims to deepen relationships and expertise with a key customer in the enterprise mobility sector within the region.
Expert Insights on the Move
Kuljesh Puri, Executive Vice President, Communications, Media and Technology at Persistent, commented, “Enterprises are increasingly rearchitecting core systems and digital infrastructure to support AI-enabled operations, automation and globally connected business environments. This is accelerating demand for partners that can modernize complex operational systems, integrate AI into critical workflows and support globally distributed operations at scale.” He further added, “This expansion will strengthen Persistent’s position in AI-led platform transformation while deepening our presence across Eastern Europe. Estonia’s strong digital ecosystem and technology talent base make it an important addition to our global delivery network and enhance our ability to support clients seeking faster execution, stronger regional engagement and large-scale modernization programs across Europe and other strategic global markets.”
Markko Abel, Owner of Concise, stated, “Our teams have built strong capabilities in developing and scaling platforms that support real-time, high-volume environments. Becoming part of Persistent allows us to extend this work within a larger global ecosystem. It creates new opportunities for our engineers while ensuring continuity for clients as they expand and modernize their platforms.”
About Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company delivering AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization across various industries. With over 27,500 employees in 21 countries, the company is dedicated 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 recognized for its commitment to sustainability and has achieved carbon neutrality. It is also noted for its rapid brand value growth, being the fastest-growing IT services brand in ‘Brand Finance India 100’ 2025 Report.
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