Persistent reach Zenith tier partnership with Zscaler

Persistent Systems has announced the expansion of its strategic alliance with Zscaler, attaining the esteemed Zenith tier partnership. In the face of escalating cyber threats worldwide, organizations of all sizes and industries recognize the criticality of robust security measures. Leveraging its partnership with Zscaler, Persistent aims to aid clients in fortifying and modernizing their security framework through the implementation of a zero-trust security model. This collaboration plays a pivotal role in enabling clients to establish a secure environment as they embark on their cloud journey, facilitating the seamless migration and modernization of their workloads.

The Zenith tier is the highest level of partnership in the Zscaler partner program. To achieve this level Persistent’s commitment and investments in the Zscaler platforms and the Company’s experience in effectively implementing security solutions. Investments include pre-built automation for faster deployments, playbooks for troubleshooting, and custom integrations to the client’s existing security stack.

In addition, Persistent has an expanded relationship as a Zscaler client. Through its enterprise deployment of the Zscaler solutions, Persistent has fortified its cyber security infrastructure and improved its security posture. This deployment has also enabled Persistent to consolidate security tools, reduce operational expenses, and lower maintenance costs.

Persistent’s strong cloud and security practice, coupled with Zscaler’s modern security-as-a-service cloud platforms, promotes the Company to deliver zero-trust and security transformation to its clients across industries. As part of this partner relationship, Persistent is developing a joint go-to-market strategy with Zscaler to address the challenges that Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies face as they transition through carve-outs, acquisitions, and divestitures related to ensuring a secure infrastructure and work environments.

Sandeep Kalra, CEO, and Executive Director, Persistent. “We’re committed to cybersecurity at the highest levels in our organization; Zscaler has played a crucial role in our security transformation. Our success in securing our organization has helped us develop a playbook. That we intend to leverage this to help our clients navigate improving their security posture. With our holistic and long-standing partnership with Zscaler, we aim to optimize our clients’ security technology landscape. Moreover, it will enhance their cyber resilience by deploying robust zero-trust security platforms; providing best-in-class cyber security solutions and advisory services.”

Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Zscaler: “Persistent is a valued partner with a deep understanding of Zscaler’s product capabilities and expertise in aligning them with client requirements. We’re confident of reaching greater heights together as we pursue a common goal of empowering our clients to become more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.”