The long-term deal, which is IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl‘s first since becoming an independent public company spun out from IBM, will set up delivery of digital transformation solutions built on the Microsoft Cloud.
The new services will look to accelerate hybrid cloud adoption, modernise applications and processes, support mission-critical workloads, and further enable modern work experiences for customers, while opening additional markets and new customers to Kyndryl across all industries.
As part of the agreement between the two companies, Microsoft has become Kyndryl’s only Premier Global Alliance Partner, increasing Microsoft’s access to the $500 billion managed services market.
Together, Kyndryl and Microsoft will bring customer solutions to market in the areas of data modernisation and governance, AI-driven innovations for industries, cyber security and resiliency, as well as transformation of mission-critical workloads to the cloud.
Meanwhile, Kyndryl will lead with advisory, implementation and managed services for complex hybrid IT environments.
Additionally, a co-innovation lab will be established to rapidly develop and bring to market new customer capabilities built on Microsoft Cloud, as well as scale technical expertise from Kyndryl.
Ensuring that tech investments pay off
“As an independent company, we’re investing in our partner ecosystem to support the success of our customers, and we’re focused on expanding our market opportunity across cloud, data, security, and intelligent automation,” said Martin Schroeter, chairman and CEO of Kyndryl.
“In this landmark relationship with Microsoft, Kyndryl is matching our deep expertise in mission-critical IT systems with the benefits of Microsoft Cloud to be at the heart of progress for our global customers.”
Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, commented: “The case for digital transformation has never been more urgent, and more clear. “As Kyndryl’s only premiere global alliance partner, with the power of the Microsoft Cloud we will help customers across every industry manage and modernise their business for the era ahead.
“We are looking forward to partnering with Kyndryl to serve our shared customers, building on its expertise and understanding of mission-critical IT systems, as well as the company’s deep relationships with enterprises around the world.”
