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Techday NZ
7 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Kyndryl unveils Agentic AI Framework for secure enterprise AI
Kyndryl has launched its Agentic AI Framework, offering a new method for deploying agentic artificial intelligence to work alongside human teams in enterprise environments. The Agentic AI Framework orchestrates and manages specialised, self-directed, and self-learning AI agents that respond dynamically to changing conditions. These agents are designed to work collaboratively with human operators, who remain involved for oversight and decision making throughout the process. Enterprise focus Kyndryl states that its framework allows businesses to adopt, deploy, and scale agentic AI-powered solutions in various IT environments, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or across hybrid setups. The company brings its experience from managing thousands of infrastructure deployments and generating over 12 million AI-driven insights per month through Kyndryl Bridge to support the new solution. The framework utilises advanced algorithms and secure-by-design AI agents, aiming to make complex data accessible and understandable so that enterprises can translate insights into actionable steps. The architecture is described as compositional, enabling the dynamic assembly of the right agents as required by specific business tasks, which Kyndryl says makes it scalable and reusable. Security and transparency The Agentic AI Framework is built with industry-standard encryption protocols, privacy-by-design principles, and a zero-trust security model. This architecture is intended to ensure both security and transparency, with auditable and explainable decision paths that align with organisational values and provide robust access controls. Integration capabilities Kyndryl's approach includes compatibility with existing IT environments, allowing integration without the need for disruptive migrations. Organisations with infrastructure already on-premises, or on public or private cloud platforms, can adopt the framework with minimal changes to their current setup. Industry applications According to Kyndryl, early adopters include a national government evaluating the framework for large-scale deployment across its IT estate. The government's objectives include enhancing citizen experiences, improving public service delivery, ensuring compliance, and reducing regulatory risks. Aspects of the intended deployment include enabling real-time insights for stakeholders on metrics such as traffic congestion, hospital bed availability, and school attendance. In the financial sector, an ongoing collaboration with a leading institution sees Kyndryl Consult assessing how the Agentic AI Framework might automate compliance, optimise IT operations, and accelerate service delivery. The aims outlined involve enhancing organisational agility, strengthening cyber resilience, meeting regulatory standards, and driving operational efficiency and innovation over the long term. Industry context Kyndryl's announcement comes amid reported stagnation in enterprise AI adoption. Its 2025 People Readiness Report states only four in ten business leaders use AI-powered insights to improve decision making or stimulate growth. In addition, just one fifth of leaders cited AI's use in developing new products and services for customers as a primary case within their organisations. According to Kyndryl, the Agentic AI Framework has been developed to address business concerns around deploying AI in production environments, especially in areas of trust and security. The framework is self-adaptive, enabling companies to tailor solutions depending on sector-specific requirements and apply the technology across a range of use cases efficiently. Expert perspective "As customers worldwide adopt agentic AI to gain a competitive edge, it will increasingly impact the entire technology stack, including applications and business workflows. Kyndryl is uniquely positioned to provide a holistic, infrastructure-first perspective that enables customers to deploy AI with confidence across mission-critical systems with scalability and industry-standard security," said Ismail Amla, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl Consult. "With our unique insights from Kyndryl Bridge, our differentiated Agentic AI Framework, and our experience managing some of the world's largest technology estates, we can help companies design, implement and run agentic AI solutions at scale - tailored to their specific business productivity and innovation goals." Customer support Kyndryl Consult experts will work directly with customers to assess, design, engineer, and plan deployments of the Agentic AI Framework, with solutions tailored to the organisation's specific business requirements and operational goals.
Channel Post MEA
14-07-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub Accelerates AI Adoption
Kyndryl has announced the launch of Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub designed to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerate digital transformation for enterprise customers. Developed in close collaboration with Microsoft, the new Acceleration Hub leverages Kyndryl Consult services and Kyndryl Vital co-creation and technical expertise to explore and support the deployment of tailored agentic AI solutions using Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Copilot across the Microsoft stack. The Hub will focus on building industry-specific solutions and capabilities, leveraging agentic AI to serve customers more efficiently and help them unlock new business value. The Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub will tap into existing physical and virtual innovation labs globally, including Kyndryl's new AI Innovation Lab in Liverpool. These locations will serve as collaborative environments for ideation, prototyping, and deployment of AI and digital solutions across industries and regions for customers. 'We are confidently doubling down on our successful collaboration with Microsoft because we know that the combination of Kyndryl Consult expertise with Microsoft technologies is a powerful duo that will help customers reap the benefits of AI, drive innovation and achieve meaningful business outcomes,' said Ismail Amla, Global Leader, Kyndryl Consult. 'Kyndryl's Microsoft Acceleration Hub represents the next evolution of our strategic collaboration and a shared commitment to helping enterprise customers unlock the full potential of AI,' said Stephen Boyle, Global Leader, SI & Advisory Partners, Microsoft. 'By combining Kyndryl's deep industry expertise with Microsoft's trusted cloud and AI capabilities, we're empowering organizations to accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency and achieve meaningful transformation at scale.' Kyndryl will deliver scalable, innovative AI solutions across the Microsoft technology stack through its substantial commitment to skilling its workforce. To date, more than 16,000 Kyndryls have earned over 26,000 Microsoft certifications, which lends to our deep and growing expertise across Microsoft technologies — such as Microsoft Azure cloud, data platforms, security and modern workplace solutions — which strengthens the company's ability to deliver Microsoft-based services to enterprise clients. Kyndryl is also embedding agentic AI into its global infrastructure services and delivery capabilities to help customers fully leverage the Microsoft stack and act with autonomy, goals and decision-making in mind. 'As a customer, we are thrilled about the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub's transformative potential and believe it can help streamline our adoption and application of AI and enable better services for our customers,' said Anders Bjørnrud, CTO of Care Safety Innovations. 'The cutting-edge capabilities that Kyndryl and Microsoft are providing will assist with providing smarter and more efficient home care to patients and the caregivers who support them.' Kyndryl recently achieved the AI Platform on Microsoft Azure specialization and renewed its Azure Expert MSP (Managed Services Partner) designation, which is the highest status a service provider can achieve with Microsoft; less than 2% of Microsoft's partner ecosystem garner this designation.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KD Q1 Earnings Call: Kyndryl Highlights Consulting Momentum and Expanding Margins
IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl (NYSE:KD) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market's revenue expectations , but sales fell by 1.3% year on year to $3.8 billion. Guidance for next quarter's revenue was better than expected at $3.78 billion at the midpoint, 0.6% above analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 2.7% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy KD? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $3.8 billion vs analyst estimates of $3.77 billion (1.3% year-on-year decline, 0.8% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.52 vs analyst estimates of $0.51 (2.7% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $698 million vs analyst estimates of $709.7 million (18.4% margin, 1.7% miss) Revenue Guidance for Q2 CY2025 is $3.78 billion at the midpoint, roughly in line with what analysts were expecting Operating Margin: 4.2%, up from 1% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $9.26 billion Kyndryl's first quarter results were propelled by continued growth in its consulting segment and the successful execution of its three strategic initiatives—accounts, alliances, and advanced delivery. CEO Martin Schroeter emphasized that signings increased 48% year over year, driven by demand for cloud migration, hybrid IT environments, and cybersecurity services. Kyndryl Consult, in particular, delivered above-market growth, with revenue rising more than 25% during the year. Schroeter highlighted the company's ability to secure large, multi-year contracts across multiple sectors, including a $1 billion agreement with a financial services client and expanded relationships in healthcare and retail. These wins reflect Kyndryl's expanded capabilities and reputation for managing mission-critical technology. Looking ahead, Kyndryl's management expects to sustain positive revenue momentum through a combination of margin expansion and increased demand for digital transformation services. CFO David Wyshner noted that the company anticipates double-digit revenue growth in Kyndryl Consult and a 50% increase in hyperscaler-related revenue for the year, reflecting growing partnerships with major cloud providers. Schroeter stated, 'Our business providing mission critical services under multi-year contracts means that we are significantly insulated from, although not immune to, macro factors.' The company also aims to drive further operational efficiencies and invest in consulting capabilities, Kyndryl Bridge (its AI-powered platform), and strategic alliances to support long-term profitability and cash flow targets set for the next several years. Management attributed the quarter's performance to significant consult signings, the expansion of cloud partnerships, and the impact of efficiency initiatives that improved margins. Consulting segment outperformance: Kyndryl Consult revenue grew over 25% for the year, with signings up 50%, fueled by demand for digital transformation projects such as cloud migration and application modernization. Management highlighted that consulting contracts typically convert to revenue faster than managed services and are accretive to company margins. Large deal momentum: The company secured multiple large contracts, including a $1 billion, six-year deal with a financial services firm and expanded agreements in healthcare and retail. Management sees these deals as expanding both the scope of services and the proportion of revenue from higher-margin offerings. Growth in hyperscaler alliances: Revenue from partnerships with major cloud providers more than doubled year over year, surpassing $1.2 billion. Management expects this trend to continue as enterprises modernize IT infrastructure and leverage AI capabilities. Margin improvement from strategic initiatives: The accounts, alliances, and advanced delivery ('3A') initiatives have become core to Kyndryl's operating model, delivering annualized savings and contributing to a 3.2 percentage point year-over-year increase in operating margin. Management noted that over 75% of targeted account savings have already been realized. Book-to-bill ratio and backlog: With a book-to-bill ratio above 1, Kyndryl is converting signings into a growing backlog, supporting future revenue visibility. Management reported 70-75% of annual revenue is already under contract at the start of the year, indicating strong predictability in the business. Management expects future performance to be shaped by consulting growth, expanded cloud partnerships, and ongoing operational efficiency gains. Consulting and advisory growth: The company forecasts continued double-digit growth in consulting revenue, underpinned by demand for cloud optimization, cybersecurity, and AI governance services. Management is increasing investment in consulting talent and capabilities to capture this demand. Expanding hyperscaler partnerships: Kyndryl anticipates a 50% increase in hyperscaler (major cloud provider) related revenue, driven by customer migration to hybrid and public cloud environments. These partnerships are expected to enhance both revenue growth and margin profile. Operational leverage and margin expansion: The shift toward post-spin, higher-margin contracts and the maturation of its 3A initiatives are projected to drive further operating margin improvement. Management cautioned that legacy contract roll-offs and ongoing investment in growth areas may moderate the pace of revenue acceleration in the near term. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be watching (1) the pace of consulting and hyperscaler-related revenue growth, (2) progress on expanding operating margins through efficiency initiatives, and (3) the scale and profitability of new large multi-year contracts. The evolution of Kyndryl Bridge and its impact on customer adoption will also be a key marker of success. Kyndryl currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 19.4×. In the wake of earnings, is it a buy or sell? Find out in our full research report (it's free). 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Channel Post MEA
23-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Kyndryl Introduces AI Private Cloud Services
Kyndryl has introduced a suite of AI private cloud services and consulting expertise designed to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for enterprise-grade AI solutions – from design and rapid development to full operation. Kyndryl's AI Private Cloud services encompass broad consulting services that will enable customers to design, plan and launch a successful AI project. The services include identification of high-ROI industry use cases to support the design and build of AI prototypes, confirming production readiness and moving customers to a production environment. To accelerate customer adoption and implementation of AI Private Cloud services, Kyndryl offers cloud deployment options tailored to specific models and use cases. Kyndryl Consult will advise customers on the deployment option that best aligns with their AI strategies and business goals. The new AI Private Cloud services build on Kyndryl's ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA and other ecosystem partners to establish AI private cloud capabilities around the globe, including the recently established dedicated AI Private Cloud in Japan using the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA. 'Customers want a reliable, secure and simpler approach to creating and implementing AI and generative AI workloads on the cloud, while meeting their performance requirements – from LLM training on public cloud to inference on a private AI,' said Nicolas Sekkaki, Global Cloud Practice Leader, Kyndryl. 'Our AI Private Cloud capabilities expand our portfolio of services that can support applications and solutions running across private and public environments and will deliver enhanced efficiency, reduced costs and time to market, improved productivity, and better user experience that customers expect.' Kyndryl's AI Private Cloud environment includes services and capabilities around containerization, data science tools and microservices to deploy and manage AI applications on the private cloud. These tools facilitate development, testing and deployment of AI models, enabling a cohesive and integrated AI environment. The versatile Kyndryl AI Private Cloud can be applied to a range of customer use cases and generative AI opportunities emerging across industries, such as in: Financial services to enhance data security, risk management, and customer experience, enabling institutions to gain insights, detect fraud and automate processes within a security and compliance-rich environment. to enhance data security, risk management, and customer experience, enabling institutions to gain insights, detect fraud and automate processes within a security and compliance-rich environment. Healthcare to facilitate secure handling of sensitive patient data while leveraging AI capabilities to improve diagnostics, personalized treatment and operational efficiency. to facilitate secure handling of sensitive patient data while leveraging AI capabilities to improve diagnostics, personalized treatment and operational efficiency. Technology, Media and Telecommunications to empower virtual assistants, network performance optimization and synthetic network data generation. to empower virtual assistants, network performance optimization and synthetic network data generation. Manufacturing to enable predictive maintenance, digital twins and quality control. Customers adopting the AI private cloud environment will benefit from Kyndryl's decades of experience managing, running and transforming mission-critical applications and systems. By leveraging the technology and capabilities of its global alliance partner ecosystem, including NVIDIA's AI Enterprise software platform, Kyndryl can enable successful development, implementation and use of enterprise-grade AI solutions. Kyndryl's new AI Private Cloud services include AI data foundations and MLOps/LLMOps services, enabling customers to efficiently manage their AI data pipelines and machine learning operations. Kyndryl also supports a unified enterprise-grade approach for accelerated AI development. This integration opens the door to possibilities in inference, where a trained model uses its learned patterns to make predictions or solve tasks on new, unseen data, available for customers looking to accelerate their journey to private AI. Global business and technology leaders are in a race to capitalize on the potential advances and advantages of AI. While 86% of leaders are confident their AI implementation is best in class, only 29% of those leaders believe their AI is ready to manage future risks. This highlights the critical need for comprehensive and scalable AI private cloud services to help bridge the gap between confidence and readiness. Kyndryl's AI Private Cloud services optimize data infrastructure with sovereign and compliant attributes and provide robust data privacy measures that allow businesses to maintain control over their data, while helping achieve regulatory compliance. 0 0
