FRANKFURT, Germany, July 29, 2024 — Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Vodafone Business, a leading telecommunications company providing a wide range of telephony services, broadband internet and digital television, today announced the extension of their relationship to enhance security and resiliency services for Vodafone's financial industry customers. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two industry leaders.
Under the extended agreement, Kyndryl will enable new security measures to support Vodafone customers in meeting their regulatory compliance requirements. These measures include endpoint protection services for servers, workstations, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), vulnerability services, proxy management and web internet protection services. Kyndryl will scan and identify vulnerabilities of end customer servers, virtual machines, network devices, firewalls and endpoint devices. These measures aim to fortify the Vodafone customers’ digital infrastructure against emerging threats and mitigate interrupted business operations.
Today’s announcement builds on the relationship of these teams, which was established in 2018. Since then, the two companies have evolved their work to meet the unique requirements of various industries, focusing on infrastructure, cloud and security services.
“We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Kyndryl and further enhance the security posture of our financial industry clients,” said Sascha Roeber, Head of Sales, Finance and Insurance, Vodafone Business. “By combining our respective strengths and resources, we are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive security services to our customers.”
Alexander Steineck, Vice President of Industrial and Consumer, Kyndryl Germany, said, “At Kyndryl, we are dedicated to helping our customers navigate within the ever-growing cybersecurity challenges. We are excited to collaborate with Vodafone in Germany to provide advanced security and resiliency services that address the evolving threat landscape and empower our customers to achieve their business objectives.”
The extended relationship underscores the companies’ shared commitment to innovation, excellence and delivering tangible value to their customers. By harnessing their collective expertise, the companies aim to set new benchmarks in the realm of cybersecurity and strengthen the foundation for sustainable growth and success.
About Vodafone Business
Vodafone Business is a leading telecommunications company operating in Germany, providing a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet and digital television. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Vodafone GmbH is dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital era.
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, serving thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. The company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.
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