Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company providing AI and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has received the “Strong Data Foundation Driving Generative AI at Scale” Award at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Conclave, held in Bengaluru in January 2025.
The recognition reinforces CACTUS’ leadership in building and deploying generative AI at enterprise scale, anchored by a strong and trusted data foundation. Over the past year, CACTUS has significantly strengthened its LLMOps capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling the delivery of high-performance, secure, and responsible AI solutions across mission-critical workflows. This scale is supported by rigorous data governance, continuous monitoring, and production-grade AI operations, allowing CACTUS to move beyond experimentation to sustained, real-world impact.
The award was accepted by Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI, and Siddharth Varshney, Head of AI Solutions, who represented CACTUS at the conclave. The recognition highlights CACTUS’ deep technical expertise in deploying large language models for real-world, high-impact use cases, supported by robust data infrastructure that enables the rapid development and scaling of next-generation generative AI applications.
CACTUS’ AI capabilities power flagship solutions such as Paperpal, the AI writing and research assistant trusted by over three million academics worldwide, and R Discovery, a leading research discovery and reading platform. These products are built on a strong data and engineering foundation designed to ensure scalability, reliability, and responsible AI adoption across global research workflows.
The AWS AI Conclave brings together technology leaders, innovators, and enterprises to showcase advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud-driven transformation. This milestone further strengthens CACTUS’ position as a trusted partner for scalable, enterprise-ready AI solutions in the global research and publishing ecosystem.
