Persistent Systems has announced that the company is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their Goa centre on the 7th October, 2010. The Goa centre originally ControlNet India, a 100% subsidiary of Campbell, CA-based ControlNet Inc., was acquired by Persistent Systems in October 2005.
Commenting on this occasion, Dr. Anand Deshpande, Chairman & Managing Director of Persistent Systems, said, "As we celebrate the completion of five years of our Goa centre, I am delighted with the progress we have made. The centre has demonstrated in-depth domain expertise and teams in Goa are working on some exciting and innovative projects. On this fifth anniversary, I would also like to thank all the employees for their dedication and hard work. I am confident that with their commitment and focus, the Goa centre will continue to establish thought leadership in Persistent’s key technology areas."
Persistent's Goa centre has been a strong contributor for providing employment opportunities to software professionals and fresh graduates, for the past five years. The Goa centre is closely associated with the local engineering colleges in nurturing new talent and helps in the overall development of IT education in Goa. Persistent, Goa has been actively contributing to the Goa University, Computer Society of India (CSI), Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) and Goa Management Association (GMA).
In terms of human resource practices, Persistent Goa has employee-friendly policies and processes such as - open-door communication policy, performance recognition awards, employee training development programmes, corporate social responsibility initiatives through Green Persistent Movement and Persistent Foundation and employee engagement initiatives through recreational forums.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the Goa centre is organizing a variety of activities and programmes such as launching two new charitable activities through the Persistent Foundation, service awards and benefits for employees,
