Kyndryl and Cisco to Collaborate on Network and Edge Computing

Kyndryl, the world's biggest IT infrastructure service company, and Cisco announced a technological partnership to assist corporate clients in speeding their transition into data-driven enterprises.
Kyndryl and Cisco will help organizations modernize by adopting cloud-computing technologies that ease difficult hybrid IT administration. Kyndryl and Cisco will create new private cloud services, network and edge computing solutions, SDN solutions, and multi-network WAN products with enhanced security.

Deborah Nevin, Vice President, Global Alliances said that "Companies around the world in all industries are clamoring for solutions and services that can streamline the management and operation of their hybrid cloud and network computing environments. We are pleased that our long-standing collaboration with Cisco can provide customers with integrated technologies and services that derive more value from their current IT investments, while embracing the benefits of advanced network and edge computing capabilities."

Cisco and Kyndryl will provide technologies, infrastructure knowledge, and managed services across a customer's cloud journey, from planning and migration to operating, maintaining, and supporting complex IT infrastructures. The companies will also help clients worldwide with digital transformation initiatives. The two companies will utilize their varied partner ecosystems to deliver industry and technology solutions spanning networks, data center and cloud strategy, security, managed services, and strategic outsourcing.

Keith Dyer, Vice President within Cisco's Global Enterprise Sales, and Global Partner Organization said that "Kyndryl has a passion for innovation and has demonstrated expertise in delivering IT solutions to thousands of customers globally. We are excited about what Cisco and Kyndryl can accomplish together in building and delivering the next generation of managed services. As customers demand more as-a-service offerings, we will continue to reimagine applications that transform networks and address IT needs to meet this demand."