The Future. Made Real.? - Issue #23

Welcome to the next installment of The Future. Made Real.???

• We launched Empathy Lab by EPAM, the world’s first AI-native agency built from the ground up by data scientists and engineers in collaboration with creative minds from all disciplines.??

• Whitelane Research named EPAM a Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands across multiple evaluation criteria in its 2025 Dutch IT Sourcing Study.?

• We partnered with Zema Global Data Corporation in establishing their new GCC in India with advanced data engineering capabilities.??

• We won a 2025 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for our MocniPomocni Mentoring App. This is the second year EPAM has won the SEAL, which recognizes innovative services that set a new standard for sustainability.?

• Our EPAM Continuum team won ???????? 2025 AVA Awards.?

• We celebrated EPAM India’s 10,000+ employees with a special 10k Run event at our Hyderabad office, where our EPAMers and some of our leaders put their running shoes to the test.?

• EPAM’s Isabel Gomez and Joseph Heneghan were named Rising Stars 2025 by Consulting Magazine .?

• Download our AI Readiness Guide to unlock the power of AI-driven intelligent applications. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the guide emphasizes AI's significant impact on business and provides insights to guide leaders in navigating AI strategy confidently.?

• Check out this article as EPAM’s Faisal Ishaq shares the strategic benefits of leveraging AI in the telecom sector and how investing in and exploring these technologies can generate transformative outcomes.?

“With generative AI (GenAI), large language models and natural language processing, telcos can reshape customer interactions by deploying intelligent virtual assistants and AI-driven chatbots.”?

• While AI-powered chatbots and automation are driving notable efficiencies in the insurance industry, the biggest gains are yet to be harnessed in IT operations and software engineering, says EPAM’s Oliver Netz in this InsurLab Germany report. Learn more here.?

• Check out this Q&A with Sandeep Joshi on how EPAM India’s AI-accelerated engineering services and end-to-end digital transformation capabilities are helping Global Capability Centers (GCCs) get to market faster, build scalable products & innovate continuously.

• Game Developers Conference - March 17-21, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, USA: https://epamsys.co/4hBiSjv
• Adobe Summit – March 18-20, The Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA: https://epamsys.co/4iqrH0O
• Shoptalk Spring – March 25-27, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA: https://epamsys.co/4kNJXmp
• Bio-IT World Conference & Expo – April 2-4, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Boston, MA, USA: https://epamsys.co/3R4nZxR
• Google Cloud NEXT – April 9-11, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA: https://epamsys.co/3FrZCI9

See how it was at some of our recent events.

The Devcom Leadership Summit held this February was an event to remember, setting the stage for exciting developments in the gaming industry. Our team participated in cutting-edge conversations with some of the best in the industry, covering a range of topics from innovative player experiences to AI-powered game development.

Our own Alexander Babko, Head of EPAM Garage and Made Real Lab, led the AI in gaming roundtable with Christoffer Holmg?rd, CEO of modl.ai, which highlighted the progressive innovations being made in today’s gaming sector.

Learn more about our gaming services and solutions.

We were also excited to be part of the recent LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Enginuity event, where participants experienced firsthand the power of LSEG Workspace with Apple Vision Pro, developed in partnership with EPAM. This innovative app is paving the way for the future of spatial computing in the financial sector, offering a truly immersive experience that extends beyond traditional workflows.

Learn more about how we’re helping make data interaction seamless and more intuitive than ever.

• … [for retail banks] new and emerging technology can both foster and hinder consumer sentiment. Listen to the podcast.

• … to kick-start your Agentforce journey and start forecasting ROI in as little as five weeks with our five-step framework. Contact us today to learn more.
• … to build a strong security culture, fostering collaboration across teams, in this podcast with EPAM’s CISO Sam Rehman .

“Security awareness starts with developers understanding risks.”

• … to avoid mainframe limitations holding your business back. Check out our guide for a deep dive into mainframe costs and the ROI of modernization.

“Migrating from mainframes to distributed, open source systems is a strategic investment in an organization’s future. Despite the initial complexity and costs, the long-term benefits — cost savings, scalability and innovation — far outweigh the challenges.”

• Nadzeya Rusak, CPTD ’s commitment to excellence and efforts to foster a supportive work environment have made EPAM’s Language Training Program an award-winning initiative! With accolades like a Silver Award from the Brandon Hall Group and a Gold Award from CLO, discover why Nadzeya chose EPAM to grow her career.?

• Read our conversation with Tamas Gelesz , Senior Solution Architect at EPAM Hungary, about the unique role of bridging technical and business needs. Discover the versatile skills and deep understanding required to succeed in this critical IT position.

“Solution architecture is a buzzword often heard across the field of IT, and it can mean slightly different things at each company; however, one thing is common: A solution architect needs to be a person of many talents. One who has to act as a bridge between the technical and business side of a project and needs to have a deep understanding of very different requirements.”

• In the field of software engineering, there is a critical but frequently overlooked skill that can significantly influence the success of projects and products: empathy.?Read this blog featuring EPAM’s Sanchit Balchandani as he shares how empathy, among other soft skills, has helped grow his career over the past several years.

• Finally, check out this story of two EPAM LATAM JavaScript Engineers as they share how EPAM empowered them to grow and succeed.

"When I joined EPAM, I understood the level I had to achieve to be part of a global team. Thankfully, despite being fully remote, I have never felt alone; I have always felt like I had people to help me."

As a recap, we’d like once again to send Happy Anniversary wishes to our EPAM Italy, EPAM Türkiye and EPAM Armenia teams! ?? Thank you for your dedication to driving engineering excellence and your unwavering commitment to innovation!