Kyndryl, a provider of technology infrastructure services, and Veeam Software, known for its data replication and protection solutions, have formed a global strategic partnership.

The collaboration focuses on offering customers comprehensive resiliency services, backed by cutting-edge technology, expert infrastructure management, and incident recovery support. As part of the deal, Kyndryl will become a Veeam Accredited Service Partner (VASP).

Kyndryl will deliver professional services and technical implementation alongside Veeam solutions, giving customers several key benefits:

• Comprehensive Cyber Resilience: An integrated approach that helps customers build confidence with strategies to recover effectively from challenges such as cyber-attacks, human error, and hardware failures.
• Smooth Vendor Transitions: Assisting customers in making a seamless switch to secure, compliant cloud-based infrastructure, offering scalable and customizable options for hybrid and multi-cloud backup and recovery.
• Modern Data Protection: Helping customers modernize their data protection across the enterprise with a simple, unified platform for reliable defense, including protection for modern SaaS applications and systems.
• Improved Operational Efficiencies: Automation that enhances operational performance, providing customers with the flexibility to meet changing business needs and industry standards.

The partnership combines Kyndryl’s expertise in managed security and infrastructure management with Veeam’s data protection technology. Customers will benefit from simplified, comprehensive data protection and ransomware recovery, cost optimization, enhanced operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and seamless data mobility. Additionally, the partnership supports cloud-native environments and Kubernetes with advanced security features.

John Jester, CRO at Veeam, shared that Veeam is focused on preparing organizations for the worst, whether it’s a cyber-attack, outage, or natural disaster. The partnership with Kyndryl allows Veeam to offer its technology on a larger scale to help businesses ensure their data is protected and recoverable, keeping operations running smoothly.

Christophe Bertrand, practice director at Enterprise Strategy Group, noted that research shows there is a critical global need for advanced cyber resilience. He believes the expanded partnership between Veeam and Kyndryl is timely, as enterprises face growing IT complexity and cyber threats. Their combined solutions, focused on core customer needs, are well-positioned to address these challenges.

Debbie Nevin, Vice President of Global Alliances at Kyndryl, emphasized that with increasing cyber risks, maintaining cyber resilience is a top priority for their customers. The partnership with Veeam strengthens Kyndryl’s ability to support customers’ business continuity and recovery efforts, especially in the face of more sophisticated cyber incidents.