Persistent Systems Selects Zscaler to Launch Technology Modernization and Renewable Energy Initiatives
On May 30, 2024, Zscaler announced that Persistent Systems has selected its Zero Trust Exchange™ platform to advance digital transformation and sustainability goals.
Persistent, a leader in digital engineering, sought Zscaler to enhance cybersecurity while reducing costs, complexities, and environmental impact. The initiative focuses on leveraging Zscaler's AI-driven cloud security to support 22,800 users across 21 countries.
The partnership has already yielded significant results, including a 35% increase in traffic yet shielding Persistent from 1.6 million security threats. Persistent benefits from reduced business risk and increased user productivity.
- Persistent Systems selected Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange™ platform to accelerate its digital transformation.
- Persistent achieved significant cybersecurity improvements, shielding from 1.6 million security threats.
- A 35% increase in traffic was managed effectively with the new system.
- The Zscaler platform minimized costs and complexities in cybersecurity infrastructure.
- Persistent's user productivity increased as a result of deploying Zscaler's platform.
- Zscaler’s cloud-native architecture supports scalability, aligning with Persistent's growth.
- The initiative supports Persistent's environmental sustainability objectives.
- Initial deployment phases required significant changes in security infrastructure.
- Heavy reliance on Zscaler could pose risks if there are future disruptions or failures in Zscaler's services.
- Persistent might face substantial upfront costs associated with the implementation of Zscaler's platform.
- The shift from traditional VPNs and firewall-based security appliances may have required extensive retraining and adjustment for employees.
Insights
The deployment of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ by Persistent Systems signifies a strategic move towards enhancing cybersecurity while also addressing scalability and environmental sustainability. This platform leverages AI to eliminate the need for traditional firewall-based security systems, offering secure access to applications and data from any device and location. This shift reduces the attack surface and ensures robust authentication and authorization processes. For retail investors, this move demonstrates Persistent's commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and addressing contemporary security challenges effectively.
From a technical standpoint, the adoption of Zscaler Internet Access™, Zscaler Private Access™ and other related services illustrates Persistent's comprehensive approach to secure web gateway access and private applications. The integration of AI-driven capabilities for traffic inspection and data security highlights a forward-thinking strategy that aligns with industry trends. This enhances user productivity and minimizes business risks, which in turn could foster investor confidence in Persistent's growth trajectory.
Persistent Systems' collaboration with Zscaler is a significant indicator of the company's ongoing commitment to digital transformation and sustainability. The strategic implementation of Zscaler's platform not only improves cybersecurity but also positions Persistent favorably within the market, especially given the increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. By enhancing its security infrastructure and achieving measurable reductions in business risks, Persistent is likely to bolster its competitive edge in the IT services industry.
For investors, monitoring the impact of this partnership on Persistent's market share and growth can provide insights into the company's resilience and adaptability. The scalability offered by Zscaler's cloud-native architecture is particularly noteworthy, as it enables Persistent to manage increasing data traffic efficiently without incurring the high costs associated with legacy systems. This could potentially lead to improved financial performance and higher returns for shareholders in the long run.
The Global Leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization Deploys the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ Platform to Accelerate Digital Transformation, Growth and Sustainability Initiatives
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, announced that Persistent Systems, a global organization delivering digital engineering enterprise modernization services and solutions, is leveraging the Zscaler Zero Trust ExchangeTM cloud security platform to drive its zero trust initiatives while concurrently expanding its business operations and achieving their environmental sustainability objectives.
One of the fastest-growing IT services brands, Persistent sought a partner that not only had the trusted technology to support its digital transformation but also shared its environmental, social and governance corporate values.
“Our initial focus was supporting our anywhere computing model for our employees spread across the globe coupled with zero trust architecture that paid dividends along the way,” said Debashis Singh, Chief Information Officer at Persistent. “Ultimately, we aimed to enhance our cybersecurity infrastructure while minimizing costs, complexity, and environmental impact. With this in mind, we were confident that evolving our strategic partnership with Zscaler was the natural next step in our security and cloud transformation journey.”
To modernize its environment while providing an outstanding user experience and maximizing M&A agility, Persistent deployed the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform. The AI-driven cloud security platform eliminates the need for firewall-based security appliances and enables secure access to applications and data, regardless of user location or device. This modern security architecture significantly reduces the attack surface and lateral movement, ensuring that users are always authenticated and authorized before accessing resources. With Zscaler’s cloud-native architecture, Persistent can scale their security infrastructure seamlessly as they grow, avoiding the complexities and expenses associated with legacy security solutions.
In the initial phase, Persistent implemented Zscaler for Users. Zscaler Internet AccessTM (ZIATM) provides cloud-native, AI-driven secure web gateway access for its 22,800 users across 21 countries. Zscaler Private AccessTM (ZPATM) replaced traditional VPNs, offering fast and secure direct-to-cloud access to private applications from any device and location. Zscaler Data Loss PreventionTM (Zscaler DLPTM) fortified data security with advanced capabilities like inline TLS/SSL traffic inspection and data discovery. Zscaler Digital Experience enabled swift issue detection and remediation, ensuring an exceptional user experience. Zscaler DeceptionTM identified and stopped high-priority attacks by luring adversaries away from critical resources.
Persistent quickly began realizing significant gains. In less than three months, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform helped Persistent measurably decrease business risk while increasing user productivity. Even as traffic sharply rose to 1,000 terabytes (about a
“Balancing innovation and growth with cybersecurity and sustainability goals can represent a significant challenge for organizations worldwide,” said Mike Rich, Chief Revenue Officer and President of Global Sales at Zscaler. “A strategic partner that helps navigate these challenges can be a key success factor in the digital transformation journey. Zscaler is thrilled to support Persistent in their journey towards minimizing environmental impact and maximizing innovation. We value our continued partnership, especially as we move toward a future of zero trust built on generative AI.”
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About Persistent Systems
With over 22,800 employees located in 21 countries, Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Persistent is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as take actions that advance societal goals. With
About Zscaler
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SSE-based Zero Trust Exchange™ is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.
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