SAN JOSE, USA: Persistent Systems, a provider of outsourced software product development (OPD) services, today announced strategic partnership with Realcom Inc., a leading provider of enterprise knowledge management solutions based in Japan and US.

The partnership with Realcom Inc. enables Persistent to expand its footprint in Japan while adding to its growth in the Collaboration domain. As part of the deal, Persistent will provide professional services and support for all the existing customer relationships of Realcom, said a press release.

In addition, Persistent will be strategic partner to Realcom to provide services and solutions to Realcom’s ever growing customer base.

Tadashi Tanimoto, founder and CEO of Realcom Inc. said, “We are very excited to be able to develop more reliable basis for our accelerated growth through Persistent’s scalable and high quality engineering services. We believe this partnership will not only benefit Realcom’s business in Japan, but bring enormous value to our businesses in the US and other parts of the world.”

Hari Haran, president, Persistent Systems, Inc. stated, “We are delighted to partner with Relacom. Collaboration is one of the key four technology areas of focus for Persistent.”

He added that the strategic partnership with Realcom will not only augment ur resource strength in Collaboration technology but will also provide an additional go to market vehicle into Japan and USA for Persistent Systems.

Makoto Nishizawa, Japan Country Manager, Persistent Systems further added, “We are very excited about the partnership with Realcom. We see a strong synergy between Persistent Systems and Realcom’s business. Realcom is a well-established player in the Japanese and US market with a series of excellent Knowledge Management products while Persistent is a leader in the outsourced software product development space and brings rich expertise in developing cutting edge software products.”

He added that they believe that this partnership will not only enhance their foothold in the Japanese market, but will further contribute in strengthening their US business.