Microsoft and Kyndryl to collaborate on enterprise-grade gen AI

A Kyndryl Consult-led AI-readiness programme will also help customers explore the use of gen AI in their enterprises

Microsoft is deepening its partnership with infrastructure services provider, Kyndryl, to enable the adoption of enterprise-grade generative AI solutions for businesses on the Microsoft Cloud.

The companies hope to develop new gen AI solutions across their enterprises by combining Kyndryl's patent portfolio in data and AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Fabric.

To further the advancement of new AI capabilities, Kyndryl is also committing to utilise the Kyndryl University for Microsoft to educate thousands of employees on new Microsoft AI technologies.

The New York-headquartered solutions provider is also launching an AI readiness programme within Kyndryl Consult, dedicated to responsibly exploring the adoption of generative AI solutions.

Experts at the company will help new and existing customers build a trusted data foundation and navigate the complexity of using new generative AI technologies.

"Kyndryl is creating a trusted environment for organisations to explore the benefits and value it can bring to organisations as they look to drive efficiencies, grow and deliver greater business outcomes," said Stephen Leonard, global alliances and partnerships leader at Kyndryl.

"With over three decades of experience in delivering data services, advanced security capabilities and managing complex IT environments, we are well-positioned to work alongside Microsoft to help organisations confidently apply generative AI at scale and positively impact their businesses while being mindful of known risks."

Stephen Boyle, GM of global partner solutions at Microsoft added: "As a leader in the delivery of generative AI and data platforms, we believe partners such as Kyndryl are critical to the successful use of emerging technologies for business."

The partnership with Microsoft was Kyndryl's first global strategic alliance after spinning off to independence from IBM in November 2021.

Kyndryl had made the news earlier this year after the company's stock sank more than 12 per cen t, with shares closing at $12.53 and its market cap at $2.85bn.

This was in the aftermath of an earnings report that showed revenue of $4.26bn, which beat analyst expectations by $110m, but GAAP loss per share of $3.24 was $2.21 per share below expectations.