EPAM Systems (EPAM) Is Up 17.5% After Massive OpenAI Upskilling Push Is AI Now Central?

EPAM Systems (EPAM) has seen a 17.5% increase after announcing its partnership with OpenAI to help Global 2000 enterprises integrate AI solutions. The company plans to certify over 5,000 consultants in OpenAI-related skills, aiming for a large-scale workforce transformation in AI. This move, combined with an earlier Anthropic partnership, positions EPAM as a key player in enterprise AI deployments, although it also presents execution risks in monetizing these significant investments.