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AWS to Launch an Infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced it will launch an AWS infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026.

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  • Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced it will launch an AWS infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026.
  • With today’s announcement, AWS has plans to launch 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.
  • To help support this goal, AWS is launching a new upskilling program, “AWS Saudi Arabia Women’s Skills Initiative,” in partnership with Skillsoft Global Knowledge.
  • Enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia choose AWS to innovate, drive cost efficiencies, and accelerate launch time.

CyberArk Announces 2023 Global Partner of the Year Award Winners

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR ), the identity security company, today announced the winners of its 2023 Global Partner of the Year awards.

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  • CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR ), the identity security company, today announced the winners of its 2023 Global Partner of the Year awards.
  • CyberArk’s partner program achieved strong momentum in 2023, marking the highest percentage of partner-assisted business to date.
  • The CyberArk Partner Network is one of the industry’s largest global networks of security-focused partners, with more than 1,300 global systems integrators (GSIs), managed service providers (MSPs), solution providers, strategic outsourcers, advisories and distributors, as well as global and regional marketplaces.
  • “Congratulations to all 2023 Partner of the Year winners!

RAJANT HEALTH APPOINTS TOM VAN HORN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA), Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rajant Health Incorporated (RHI) , developer of cutting-edge technology to provide health insights on-demand and a division of Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, has appointed Tom Van Horn to RHI’s board of directors.

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  • Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA), Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rajant Health Incorporated (RHI) , developer of cutting-edge technology to provide health insights on-demand and a division of Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, has appointed Tom Van Horn to RHI’s board of directors.
  • Mr. Van Horn was installed to the board on December 8th, 2023.
  • Robert Schena, CEO of Rajant and RHI, states, “We see the addition of Mr. Van Horn to the RHI board as the latest step to advancing our strategic positioning and expansion in global markets.
  • Mr. Van Horn also serves as an advisor to the Board of Seashore Networks in Singapore and India.

Firms in Brazil Turn to Oracle for Security, Service, Speed

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Oracle Cloud and Technology Ecosystem report for Brazil finds that enterprises in Brazil are leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in increasing numbers, not simply for its competitive pricing, but also for its reputation for data security and excellent service standards.

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  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Oracle Cloud and Technology Ecosystem report for Brazil finds that enterprises in Brazil are leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in increasing numbers, not simply for its competitive pricing, but also for its reputation for data security and excellent service standards.
  • In Brazil, Oracle consulting companies offer services for implementing, migrating, upgrading, training, maintaining, supporting and optimizing Oracle solutions, the ISG report says.
  • “As more companies turn to OCI, the demand for consulting services is increasing,” said Bill Huber, ISG partner, digital platforms and solutions.
  • Specialized cloud partners are deepening their knowledge of OCI, the report says, engaging customers from the outset by providing migration consulting services.

German Firms Using Multicloud Approach to Gain Flexibility

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany finds many German companies are setting up hybrid or multicloud environments and engaging with more than one cloud services provider.

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  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany finds many German companies are setting up hybrid or multicloud environments and engaging with more than one cloud services provider.
  • “German firms have gained added flexibility to negotiate usage prices by working with more than one hyperscaler,” said Matthias Paletta, ISG director, technology modernization, based in Germany.
  • Even in a competitive market, the complexity of cloud environments can still make it difficult to keep costs under control.
  • Service providers can use FinOps tools to gain visibility into cloud resources, capacity utilization and costs, the report says.

Kyndryl Named a Leader for Digital Workplace Services

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced it has been named a leader in Digital Workplace Services by IT and business services analyst firm NelsonHall in its 2023 Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) report for Advanced Digital Workplace Services (ADWS). Kyndryl was ranked as a 'Leader' within ADWS NEAT across all four of the report's market categories: Overall, Build Services Capability, Microsoft Capabilities and Run Services Capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced it has been named a leader in Digital Workplace Services by IT and business services analyst firm NelsonHall in its 2023 Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) report for Advanced Digital Workplace Services (ADWS).
  • "We are pleased to be recognized by NelsonHall for our expertise in providing customers the advanced digital workplace services they need to help employees thrive and the business to succeed," said Ivan Dopplé, Kyndryl Global Practice Leader for Digital Workplace Services.
  • "Kyndryl takes a human-centric approach to digital workplace services, focusing on experience and business outcomes," said John Laherty, Senior IT Services Research Analyst, NelsonHall.
  • Kyndryl has developed multiple XLAs across its client base and has well-defined offerings in support of digital workplace services across its portfolio."

Kyndryl Collaborates with Microsoft and Finds Only 16% of Organizations Integrated Sustainability Into Their Strategies While Most View Technology as Key to Achieving Their Goals

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Monday, December 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, in collaboration with Microsoft, today released the findings of The Global Sustainability Barometer study. The study, conducted by Ecosystm, finds that while 85% of organizations place a high strategic level of importance on achieving their sustainability goals, only 16% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data. 

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  • The study, conducted by Ecosystm , finds that while 85% of organizations place a high strategic level of importance on achieving their sustainability goals, only 16% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data.
  • "Many companies are at different stages of sustainability maturity," said Faith Taylor, Chief Sustainability and ESG Officer, Kyndryl.
  • "Companies are applying technology to unlock the full potential of sustainability.
  • They are thinking beyond regulatory compliance to pragmatically execute and advance their sustainability goals."

Kyndryl to Accelerate Mainframe Application Modernization for Customers with AWS

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Premier Tier Services Partner to help customers simplify and accelerate their mainframe modernization initiatives. The company also unveiled new capabilities designed to seamlessly integrate mainframe applications and data with AWS technologies, and/or move mainframe workloads to AWS.

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  • Kyndryl now supports the AWS Mainframe Modernization service, a unique platform that allows customers to migrate and modernize their on-premises mainframe applications to a cloud native fully managed runtime environment on AWS.
  • Application replatforming/refactoring via integrated DevSecOps provides application platform engineering and developer agility on both the mainframe and AWS, enhancing the developer experience and accelerating mainframe modernization.
  • With the new Kyndryl capabilities and AWS Mainframe Modernization service, an end-to-end mainframe transformation factory can be created to integrate and migrate mainframe applications and data to AWS, which can provide seamless hybrid estate management for joint customers.
  • "AWS Mainframe Modernization service offers customers a comprehensive approach to modernize mainframe applications," said Bill Platt, General Manager for Migration Services at AWS.

Kyndryl Unveils Services to Help Customers Create and Deploy Traditional and Generative AI Applications in VMware Private AI Environments

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Core to these generative AI services are Kyndryl's automation, data management and Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps) services.

Key Points: 
  • Core to these generative AI services are Kyndryl's automation, data management and Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps) services.
  • "Our new and differentiated capabilities for VMware Private AI are uniquely positioned to help customers accelerate their ability to embrace generative AI and traditional AI / ML opportunities."
  • Kyndryl and VMware are committed to supporting joint customers as they seek to explore and test applications that leverage and tap into the potential of traditional AI and generative AI.
  • "VMware and Kyndryl can together support mutual customers as they create an enhanced private AI environment that meets the requirements of their specific use cases and tap into the full potential of traditional AI/ML and generative AI innovations."

Kyndryl and Children's National Hospital Aim to Create a Modern Information Services Experience

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

"Our dedication to Children's National goes beyond technology; it's about enhancing the patient and caregiver experience through every touch point."

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  • "Our dedication to Children's National goes beyond technology; it's about enhancing the patient and caregiver experience through every touch point."
  • As part of this agreement, Children's National will use tools such as Kyndryl Bridge to be more proactive about its IT health.
  • Kyndryl will also set up a dedicated IT desk at the hospital to deliver fast, hands-on support for staff.
  • In addition, Kyndryl will work with Children's National to remove redundant applications and technical debt to simplify its technology stack.