Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, announced a global alliance with Citrix (NYSE: CTXS) to help businesses improve workplace collaboration and employee productivity on a worldwide scale in order to address the rapidly changing needs of today’s hybrid workforce.
By leveraging the longstanding operational and industry expertise of Kyndryl’s Digital Workplace Services, powered by Citrix DaaS, both companies will continue to develop modernized, end-to-end IT management services and virtual desktop solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments for new and existing customers.
Through the alliance, Kyndryl will extend the reach of its framework of flexible workplace modernization services designed and deployed for Citrix’s core technologies, including comprehensive desktop and application virtualization managed services that provide secure, remote access to corporate assets from any device or location, while enhancing overall employee satisfaction and end-user experiences.
“Kyndryl and Citrix have worked side-by-side as longstanding partners for nearly two decades, and we’re thrilled to continue growing our relationship and customer offerings with Citrix, Both companies have remained hyper-focused on helping our global customers navigate the complexities of the modern-day workplace and embracing agility as the business landscape continues to shift at unprecedented speed.”
said Ivan Dopplé, General Manager, Kyndryl Digital Workplace Services Global Practice.
Kyndryl currently provides managed application support services for over 400,000 Citrix users to enterprises worldwide. The service offerings provided in collaboration with Citrix include:
VDI/DaaS/Virtual App Transformation Services: Driving agility and best-in-class user experiences by building and transforming clients through the delivery of modern DaaS solutions
Secure Remote Access Services: Delivering DaaS implementations that strengthen security postures and enhance the protection of customer data while facing the challenges of growing remote workforces
Cloud Migrations with Citrix Cloud: Helping customers accelerate their journey to the cloud by delivering an integrated digital workspace with advanced security capabilities that unifies multiple Citrix Cloud services onto a single, unified platform across on-premises, public and hybrid cloud environments.
“Kyndryl is an important and trusted partnership for Citrix, with deep technical expertise in managing and delivering Citrix solutions across public and on-premises cloud platforms, Now more than ever, workers are the most valuable asset for any organization, but businesses continue to face challenges in successfully implementing the tools and technologies that foster collaboration and productivity. With Kyndryl, our combined workplace solutions and skills can provide tangible impact and growth for our customers and their employees alike.”
said Michelle Senecal de Fonseca, Vice President, Citrix Global Cloud Innovation Strategic Partnerships.
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