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Kyndryl, the IT infrastructure services provider that spun off from IBM in 2021, has announced it will invest in the UK with plans to create up to 1,000 software engineering and AI-related jobs over the next three years through a new technology hub.
The investment comes at a critical point for the UK technology sector. Britain has been working to establish itself as a global AI leader since publishing its National AI Strategy in 2021, followed by the more recent AI Opportunities Action Plan. Despite facing increasing competition from the United States, China and the European Union in the race for AI dominance, the UK has maintained its position as Europe’s leading destination for AI investment.
For Kyndryl, the UK expansion represents a strategic move to strengthen its European footprint. The company has been diversifying beyond its core infrastructure management services into higher-growth areas such as AI implementation and cloud services since its separation from IBM.
The company said the investment will focus on supporting digital transformation for both UK and global customers, with an emphasis on AI implementation and software engineering capabilities across Britain.
“This investment reflects Kyndryl’s commitment to nurturing the skills needed to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital transformation and drive meaningful economic growth across the UK,” says John Chambers, Kyndryl United Kingdom & Ireland President.