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Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.\nOur disruptor''s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens? 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