Kyndryl, the IT infrastructure services provider that spun off from IBM in 2021, has announced it will invest in the UK with plans to create up to 1,000 software engineering and AI-related jobs over the next three years through a new technology hub.
The investment comes at a critical point for the UK technology sector. Britain has been working to establish itself as a global AI leader since publishing its National AI Strategy in 2021, followed by the more recent AI Opportunities Action Plan. Despite facing increasing competition from the United States, China and the European Union in the race for AI dominance, the UK has maintained its position as Europe’s leading destination for AI investment.
For Kyndryl, the UK expansion represents a strategic move to strengthen its European footprint. The company has been diversifying beyond its core infrastructure management services into higher-growth areas such as AI implementation and cloud services since its separation from IBM.
The company said the investment will focus on supporting digital transformation for both UK and global customers, with an emphasis on AI implementation and software engineering capabilities across Britain.
“This investment reflects Kyndryl's commitment to nurturing the skills needed to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital transformation and drive meaningful economic growth across the UK,” says John Chambers, Kyndryl United Kingdom & Ireland President.
The expansion aligns with the UK government’s strategy to enhance the country’s position in AI and technology innovation on a global scale.
Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, says: “Kyndryl’s new technology hub in Liverpool is a clear example of how AI is already driving economic growth, delivering our plan for change by putting AI to work for communities across the country. This investment is a resounding vote of confidence in our world-leading AI sector and the new blueprint for the technology we're delivering.”
The new UK investment will include a Kyndryl Vital Studio, where the company will provide a designer-led co-creation environment intended to help British and international businesses address complex operational challenges.
The expansion will operate under Kyndryl Consult, the advisory arm of the company that assists organisations in adopting AI, software and platform engineering solutions, and other emerging technologies across the United Kingdom.
As part of the UK investment, Kyndryl has extended its partnership with The Very Group, the operator of digital retailers Very and Littlewoods. The multi-year agreement will see Kyndryl provide software and platform engineering support to enhance the retailer's digital capabilities and customer experience.
The company is also launching an early careers programme in the UK, beginning with digital technology degree apprenticeships, which aims to develop the skills needed to meet growing demand for advanced digital expertise across Britain.
Kyndryl serves thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries, designing, building and managing IT infrastructure systems. The company positions its UK investment as aligning with the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, which seeks to establish the country as a global leader in AI.
The new investment will leverage Kyndryl’s infrastructure expertise to help British companies integrate their core operations with business applications. The company will draw on its global partnerships to accelerate digital and AI transformations for clients throughout the United Kingdom.
Peter Kyle adds: “This investment is a resounding vote of confidence in our world-leading AI sector and the new blueprint for the technology we're delivering. It demonstrates how AI is already driving economic growth, delivering our plan for change by putting AI to work for communities across the country.”
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