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Persistent Systems Earns Databricks Brickbuilder Specialization for Healthcare and Life Sciences

In a significant achievement for digital transformation in the healthcare sector, Persistent Systems has officially obtained the Databricks Brickbuilder specialization for Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS). This innovative step enhances Persistent's capability to deliver production-ready data and AI solutions tailored for regulated environments. The company has been recognized for its expertise in deploying these sophisticated solutions on the Databricks Data Intelligence platform, which is set to accelerate clinical development and improve patient outcomes.

As global pressure mounts on healthcare organizations to expedite clinical trials and shorten drug development timelines, the integration of diverse datasets becomes increasingly critical. Traditional architectures often struggle to merge varying data types such as clinical records, genomic data, imaging, and patient information. By leveraging the Databricks platform, Persistent Systems aims to unify these data sources into a controlled, AI-ready foundation, facilitating improved study protocols, efficient cohort identification, and the discovery of biomarkers.

Persistent’s innovative approach enables healthcare organizations to transition from isolated pilot projects to enterprise-wide AI applications. The solutions crafted by Persistent are not only compliant with regulations but also maintain accuracy, governance, and interoperability across clinical, research, operational, and commercial workflows. This integration is powered by key technologies from Databricks, such as Delta Lake, which offers a reliable data foundation for AI and compliance; Unity Catalog, which provides smart governance for data monitoring and reliable insight generation; and Mosaic AI, which aids in the secure development and deployment of models for applications like predicting patient risks and optimizing clinical studies.

The collaboration between Persistent Systems and Databricks is bolstered by joint development and go-to-market initiatives designed to deliver measurable business outcomes across the HLS ecosystem. For instance, Persistent has already demonstrated its value by assisting a contract research organization in enhancing its clinical trial success rates and aiding a leading provider of scientific instruments in driving innovation using the Databricks platform.

With over 900 certifications and a rapidly expanding portfolio of accelerators on the Databricks Data Intelligence platform, Persistent Systems is poised to make a major impact in the HLS sector. Ganesh Nathella, the Executive Vice President and HLS Business Head at Persistent, remarked, “The focus in healthcare and life sciences is shifting from merely accessing data to implementing it effectively in clinical, research, and operational environments. With the Databricks Brickbuilder specialization, we have taken another step toward building essential capabilities for this transition.”

Sameer Dixit, Vice President of Data, AI, and Integration at Persistent, emphasized the importance of data readiness for scaling AI in healthcare and life sciences, where organizations must consolidate diverse datasets. “At Persistent, we are developing enterprise-grade, controlled, and scalable data and AI solutions on modern platforms, including Databricks. The attainment of the Databricks Brickbuilder specialization for HLS underscores the strength of our partnership and our ability to help companies unify multimodal data and implement trustworthy AI,” he stated.

Josh Meyer, Global Head of Partner Solutions and Industry GTM at Databricks, also highlighted the significance of Persistent's achievement, stating, “The Databricks Brickbuilder specialization for Healthcare and Life Sciences reflects Persistent's proven capability to translate data and AI into tangible results for the industry. Persistent's solutions illustrate how the Databricks Platform can address complex HLS challenges, enabling organizations to act swiftly and safely.”

About Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179 and NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company that provides AI-driven, platform-based digital engineering and enterprise modernization solutions across industries. With over 27,500 employees in 18 countries, Persistent is committed to innovation and customer success. The company's extensive range of services includes software development, product development, data and analytics, customer experience transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. As a member of the MSCI India Index, Persistent is also represented in key indices on the National Stock Exchange of India and has achieved carbon neutrality, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Persistent has been recognized as one of “America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity 2025” by Newsweek and the Plant A Insights Group.

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