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Kyndryl and Cloudflare Announce Global Strategic Alliance to Drive Enterprise Network Transformation, Multi-Cloud Innovation, and Zero Trust SecurityAlliance will focus on modernizing IT infrastructures by streamlining connectivity to multiple clouds and data centers, while providing robust network security NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), a leading connectivity cloud company, today announced a global strategic alliance, an expansion of their partnership, to enable enterprises to migrate and manage networks for multi-cloud connectivity and comprehensive network security. The partnership combines Kyndryl's end-to-end consulting services and expertise across enterprise networking, security and resiliency with Cloudflare's robust connectivity cloud that offers security, performance, and cloud flexibility all-in-one. Kyndryl and Cloudflare first partnered in May 2023 to modernize enterprise infrastructure with end-to-end services, bringing managed WAN-as-a-Service and Cloudflare Zero Trust to the entire corporate network. Now, the two companies are focused on further innovation across all technology stacks to design, build, manage and modernize customers' vital systems. Cloudflare's capabilities will now be activated across Kyndryl's practice areas including Network & Edge and Security & Resiliency. Enterprises have turned to Cloudflare and Kyndryl since they started partnering for complete network modernization, protections, and performance solutions — across sectors worldwide — from a supply chain distribution provider in the US, a leading financial institution in Spain, to Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in India. "As one of the premier automotive manufacturers worldwide, it is imperative that we are equipped with robust and secure networks to ensure our global IT infrastructure runs seamlessly. From dealer management to vehicle tracking, we need to run our 50+ Internet applications with zero or minimal disruption and enhanced security," said Vinod Gopinathan, CIO at Ashok Leyland. "Kyndryl's managed services with Cloudflare's DDoS protection and mitigation solution enables Ashok Leyland to focus on our pursuit to technology innovation, advanced engineering, and enhanced connectivity." The Kyndryl and Cloudflare global strategic alliance is focused on helping enterprises streamline connectivity to multiple clouds and data centers, while providing robust network security. Together, they will help businesses:
"Together with Cloudflare, we are enabling enterprises to migrate to next-generation networks and capitalize on advanced cloud features to achieve greater agility and innovation. We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Cloudflare, an industry leader in cloud networking," said Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Network and Edge Computing at Kyndryl. "With Kyndryl's expert managed and consulting services, we will be helping our joint customers secure, streamline and simplify their IT infrastructure, all while reducing costs and improving operational efficiencies." "Cloudflare and Kyndryl is the duo that enterprises can fully lean on to migrate their networks and innovate across the cloud. Working hand-in-hand with customers, we've seen the demand and impact from Cloudflare's leading connectivity cloud and comprehensive cybersecurity for business environments, right in hand with Kyndryl's industry-leading consulting and managed network services," said Matt Harrell, Global Head of Channels and Alliances at Cloudflare. "Since partnering with Kyndryl, we have been able to scale Cloudflare's services at a new level. Our global strategic alliance can support any enterprise now across their entire network stack, regardless of where they stand in their cloud journey." To learn more about the Kyndryl and Cloudflare Global Strategic Alliance, please check out the resources below: About Kyndryl About Cloudflare Powered by one of the world's largest and most interconnected networks, Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits, humanitarian groups, and governments across the globe. Learn more about Cloudflare's connectivity cloud at cloudflare.com/connectivity-cloud. Learn more about the latest Internet trends and insights at https://radar.cloudflare.com. Follow Cloudflare: Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Cloudflare, the Cloudflare logo, and other Cloudflare marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Cloudflare, Inc. in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. All other marks and names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements Media Contacts Kyndryl Cloudflare, Inc.
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