Kyndryl will deploy a next-generation IT operations delivery model based on advanced automation

Kyndryl has announced a three-year partnership renewal with Vodafone Idea (Vi). This collaboration will transform Vi's IT operations delivery, streamline application operations management and provide a unified and integrated cyber resilience framework.

As part of the extended agreement with Vi, Kyndryl will build and deliver a cyber-resilience framework focused on security governance, zero-touch services, data protection, identity and access management, security operations and incident recovery services. Kyndryl will also redesign Vi's cybersecurity architecture to further enhance compliance for anticipated future regulatory frameworks. By strengthening the cybersecurity posture and reducing manual interventions, Kyndryl will mitigate the impact of security disruptions by providing early visibility into threats and vulnerabilities and faster recovery of critical business data.

Kyndryl will develop and implement a cyber resilience framework centred on security governance, zero-touch services, data protection, identity and access management, security operations, and incident recovery.

The company will also revamp Vi's cybersecurity architecture to improve compliance with upcoming regulatory requirements, the company said in a statement.

Further, Kyndryl will deploy a next-generation IT operations delivery model based on advanced automation and data-driven insights, alongside driving large transformation projects in backup, storage management and continuous data protection (CDP) to provide the telco with enhanced operational agility and reduce costs.

TCS and TPG partner for a $1 bn AI data center investment

TCS has announced a partnership with global investment firm TPG, which will invest up to USD 1 billion to support the expansion of TCS’ AI-focused data center business, HyperVault. The partnership is aimed at accelerating the development of large-scale AI-ready data centers in India as demand for computing capacity increases across sectors.

Funding for HyperVault will come through equity contributions from both TCS and TPG, along with debt financing. The partners plan to commit up to ₹18,000 crore over the next few years. TPG’s share will be up to ₹8,820 crore, giving it an expected ownership stake between 27.5% and 49%. TCS says the partnership will help reduce its capital outflow while supporting long-term growth of the data center platform.

Newgen grabs £1.5 mn deal from UK firm

Newgen Software Technologies (UK), a wholly owned subsidiary of digital transformation firm Newgen Software, has bagged a master services agreement with a UK-based customer. The deal is valued at about £1.5 million. Newgen will be delivering AWS managed cloud services and implementation services.

Under the three-year contract, Newgen will provide its “Contract Management platform across the Enterprise, helping users create and manage Policy Documents”, the company said in an exchange filing on Tuesday.

By - Aaradhay Sharma