European nearshore shipping capabilities to support next generation AI-enabled business operations
Persistent Systems, a global leader in digital engineering and enterprise modernization, announced the signing of an agreement to expand its presence in Eastern Europe through the integration of a dedicated team of more than 90 experts from Concise, a software engineering and IT consulting company headquartered in Tallinn. Subject to closing conditions, the transaction will strengthen Persistent’s European nearshore distribution network and strengthen its ability to help companies evolve large-scale digital infrastructures and globally integrated operations.
As enterprises accelerate their investments in AI-enabled operations and modern digital infrastructure, there is a growing demand for partners who can modernize core systems, support governance requirements, and provide local distribution capabilities on a global scale. Persistent continues to strengthen its position in this evolving market through investments in strategic distribution hubs, advanced platform capabilities, and specialized AI expertise.
Main highlights
- Once completed, your transaction will look like this:
- Expanding Persistent’s Eastern European and Coastal Distribution footprint
- Establishment of strategic distribution centers in Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia
- Enhance capabilities across AI-driven product engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies
- Strengthen our expertise in supporting mobility, logistics, smart infrastructure and connected ecosystems around the world
The establishment of distribution centers in Tallinn and Tartu expands Persistent’s footprint in Europe and strengthens its nearshore delivery model for customers across the region. Estonia’s advanced digital ecosystem and deep technology talent base provide a strong foundation to support AI-driven transformation that requires governance alignment and increased regional engagement. The expansion is also aimed at strengthening the company’s persistent relationships and depth of expertise with strategic customers in the enterprise mobility segment in the region.
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The team brings experience supporting large-scale digital environments across mobility, logistics, smart infrastructure, and payments.
Kuljesh Puri, Executive Vice President of Communications, Media and Technology, Persistent
“Enterprises are increasingly redesigning their core systems and digital infrastructure to support AI-enabled operations, automation, and globally connected business environments. This is accelerating demand for partners who can modernize complex operational systems, integrate AI into critical workflows, and support globally distributed operations at scale.”
This expansion strengthens Persistent’s position in AI-driven platform transformation and increases the company’s presence across Eastern Europe. Estonia’s strong digital ecosystem and technology talent base will be an important addition to our global distribution network, strengthening our ability to support clients seeking faster execution, stronger regional collaboration and large-scale modernization programs across Europe and other strategic global markets. ”
Markko Abel, Owner, Concise
“Our team has built strong capabilities in developing and scaling platforms that support real-time, high-volume environments. Becoming part of Persistent will allow us to scale this effort within a larger global ecosystem. This creates new opportunities for our engineers while ensuring continuity as our clients scale and modernize their platforms.”
