Persistent Systems to Open Bangalore Office; Expands India IT Presence

200px-Persistent_logoPune, INDIA– April 03, 2013: Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT), the global leader in software product and technology services, today announced that the Company will be opening a new facility in Bangalore at G GR Towers, Sarjapur Road. The Company has planned this move in line with on-going expansion strategy.

“We are excited about opening our new office in Bangalore, as the city is India’s IT Capital and it is time for Persistent to be there.” said Dr. Anand Deshpande, Chairman and Managing Director, Persistent Systems.

 Persistent Systems’ Bangalore facility will house more than 150 employees and support product development, client delivery and sales. The Company plans to recruit locally, leveraging the Silicon Valley-like combination of talent and partnership opportunities.

 The Bangalore office will be Persistent Systems’ fifth office in India adding to its presence in Pune, Goa, Nagpur and Hyderabad.

About Persistent Systems:

Established in 1990, Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global company specializing in software product and technology services. For more than two decades, Persistent has been an innovation partner for the world’s largest technology brands, leading enterprises and pioneering start-ups. With a global team of more than 6,000 employees, Persistent has 300 customers spread across North America, Europe, and Asia. Today, Persistent focuses on developing best-in-class solutions in four key next-generation technology areas: Cloud Computing, Mobility, Analytics and Collaboration, for telecommunications, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, banking & financial services and healthcare verticals. For more information, please visit: http://www.persistentsys.com.