Kyndryl and Nokia are to launch a partner innovation lab in Raleigh, North Carolina, to bring advanced wireless connectivity and Edge Computing, integrated with a multi-factor zero trust model, converging IT and OT for enterprises.
The three-year agreement extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity services and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Kyndryl is elevating its strategic investment in Nokia achieving the highest tier Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) accreditation status, increasing expert resources and skilled practitioners ready to support customers across the globe.
Kyndryl and Nokia established their global network and Edge Computing alliance in February 2022. The partnership has since grown exponentially, with more than 100 active engagements with global enterprises, from advisory or testing to piloting and to full implementation across 24 countries.
The expanded effort will be enhanced with Kyndryl’s achievement of DAC accreditation status, which helps ensure that enterprise customers benefit from an expanded line-up of expert resources and skilled practitioners who have extensive training and deep understanding of Nokia products and solutions.
In addition, customers will gain access to Kyndryl’s accelerated network deployment capabilities and support of Nokia cellular radio expertise in selected markets.
To meet the growing convergence and demands of IT and OT for enterprises, Kyndryl, Nokia and Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, will launch the joint lab in Raleigh to bring reliable and auditable wireless connectivity with advanced security capabilities to industrial networks.
Through the collaboration, a multi-factor zero trust model for industrial networking is enabled at both the IT and OT sides of the network using the best tools and resources from each of the companies. Kyndryl’s network experts are developing an integrated system starting from the foundations of a typical Modbus process control network and extending access and security beyond the typical shop floor. Using the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud, private cellular connectivity will enable high mobility and extended reach of the network.
“Our partnership with Nokia has been focused on co-innovating and co-creating for customers to digitally transform their workspaces and operations,” said Paul Savill, global practice leader of Network and Edge Computing, Kyndryl.
“Kyndryl and Nokia have a shared vision for Digital Transformation, we are excited to build upon our existing success and strengthen our alliance targeting more enterprise customers across multiple industries,” said Chris Johnson, head of Nokia’s Global Enterprise Business.
