Kyndryl and Microsoft unveil new application modernization services and generative AI capabilities for mainframe customers adopting Microsoft Cloud

14 Nov 2024

Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has launched a new suite of services to modernize mainframe applications using the Microsoft Cloud. The offerings enable accelerated migration while unlocking AI and generative AI capabilities via Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure DevOps. These services, supported by Kyndryl’s expertise in mainframe and cloud integration, aim to meet rigorous security and regulatory requirements while enhancing business outcomes.

The service portfolio includes five paths to modernization:

  1. Systems Integration: Streamlining cloud-native app creation and re-platforming with Microsoft Cloud tools.
  2. Data Governance: Synchronizing mainframe data to Azure for robust governance using Azure Purview.
  3. Application Modernization: Leveraging Azure architectures and DevOps to modernize mainframe applications.
  4. AI Deployment: Using Microsoft Fabric and analytics tools like Power BI for actionable insights without impacting mainframe performance.
  5. Security: Implementing zero-trust security across hybrid estates via Microsoft Sentinel.

According to Kyndryl’s 2024 survey, 86% of organizations are adopting AI to accelerate modernization, with 96% migrating some workloads to the cloud. These services, available now, position Kyndryl as a leader in supporting enterprise digital transformation and AI adoption. For more, visit Kyndryl’s website.

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