SINGAPORE, February 13, 2025 — Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced it has been selected by Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL), the world’s largest maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for Rolls-Royce’s latest generation of Trent engines, to build its core IT systems, data processes and operational technology (OT) infrastructure at the company’s facility in Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore. A joint venture between Rolls-Royce and SIA Engineering Company, SAESL currently handles maintenance for over 20% of the world’s Rolls-Royce Trent engines, propelling aircraft such as the Airbus A330, A350 and A380, as well as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner worldwide.
To drive innovation and efficiencies with a streamlined system that enables technicians to work more efficiently with a better user experience, Kyndryl will empower SAESL in modernizing its digital infrastructure, including IT communication, OT, administration office, and data approval and tracking (DAT) management capabilities using cloud technology. This will help employees make informed decisions on how to manage data as well as automate the categorization of engine data like temperatures, pressures and vibrations, using easily accessible videos, pictures, audio and text files on the cloud at a reduced storage cost.
“We are experiencing rapid growth as the travel sector regains momentum, and we selected Kyndryl as our IT partner for our Seletar facility to build on a successful, innovation-driven partnership since 2022,” said Simon Middlebrough, CEO of SAESL. “At SAESL, we manage extensive volumes of critical engine data, and organizing this data efficiently can be challenging. With Kyndryl’s expertise and industry insight, we now have advanced data management systems and IT infrastructure to meet the rising global demand for aero engine MRO.”
Kyndryl is also building tools for SAESL to apply specific retention policies to various documents based on category and sensitivity to comply with regulatory requirements.
Kyndryl will implement and integrate a comprehensive end-to-end solution using advanced OEM technologies for IT infrastructure, including systems and network equipment configuration, UPS systems and cloud capabilities. This integration aims to simplify network management, enhance operational efficiency and improve system resilience, giving SAESL a robust and scalable solution that supports seamless connectivity and improved efficiency across its new infrastructure.
“The aviation industry is evolving rapidly, with companies like SAESL leading the charge to deliver more innovative aircraft maintenance initiatives,” said Andrew Lim, Managing Director, Kyndryl ASEAN. “Its Seletar facility will be powered by the latest cloud technology, helping SAESL drive further improvements in efficiency and user experience with data-driven decision-making. We are honored that SAESL has chosen Kyndryl to establish a robust data foundation, which will support ongoing maintenance and innovation efforts for this facility.”
About Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL)
A joint venture between Rolls-Royce and SIA Engineering Company, Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) stands as one of the world’s largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities for Rolls-Royce Trent engines. We support over 30 airline customers across six continents, propelling aircraft such as the Airbus A330, A350 and A380, as well as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. For more information, visit www.saesl.com.sg.
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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