Vodafone Business and Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider, have announced an extension of their partnership with the intention of enhancing security and resilience services for Vodafone’s financial industry customers. This move underscores a notable milestone in the ongoing collaboration between these two industry leaders.
Under the expanded agreement, Kyndryl will implement enhanced security measures to assist Vodafone customers in fulfilling regulatory compliance obligations. These measures encompass endpoint protection services for servers, workstations, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), vulnerability services, proxy management, and web internet protection services.
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Strengthening Digital Infrastructure
Kyndryl will conduct comprehensive scanning and vulnerability assessments for customer servers, virtual machines, network devices, firewalls, and endpoint devices. These initiatives are designed to strengthen the digital infrastructure of Vodafone customers against evolving threats and minimize disruptions to business operations.
This announcement signifies a continuation of the partnership between these two industry giants, which was initially forged in 2018. Over the years, both companies have advanced their collaboration to cater to the distinct needs of diverse industries, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure, cloud services, and enhancing security measures.
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“We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Kyndryl and further enhance the security posture of our financial industry clients,” said Sascha Röber, 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 at Kyndryl Germany, emphasized that Kyndryl is committed to assisting their customers in navigating the increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. He expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Vodafone in Germany to deliver cutting-edge security and resilience services tailored to meet evolving threats, enabling their customers to effectively pursue their business goals.
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