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The facility represents “a massive boost” to the city’s economy
IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl has launched a new technology centre in Liverpool to drive AI adoption and innovation in the region.
The move will strive to create up to 1,000 software engineering and AI-related jobs over the next three years, all while supporting firms in integrating mission-critical operations with business applications.
The launch of the new tech hub was led by Kyndryl Consult, the advisory and professional services arm of Kyndryl, which will aim to leverage its advisory services to help businesses implement AI, software and platform engineering solutions, as well as other emerging technologies.
The Liverpudlian facility will also include a Kyndryl Vital studio.
Kyndryl Vital is the company’s co-creation and innovation programme.
By implementing this new workspace, the firm will intend to help customers tackle complex and real-world business challenges.
The services provider also simultaneously expanded its collaboration with The Very Group – a Liverpool-based online retailer that operates in the UK and Ireland – through a new agreement designed to boost the retailer’s end-to-end digital capabilities.
“Liverpool’s growing reputation as a hub for digital excellence – reinforced by the success of last year’s International AI Summit – underscores our decision to invest in the region’s exceptional talent,” said John Chambers, UK&I president at Kyndryl.
“This step, as well as Kyndryl’s expansion of our relationship with The Very Group, reflects Kyndryl’s commitment to nurturing the skills needed to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital transformation and drive meaningful economic growth across the UK.”
Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool City region, added: “This is fantastic news for the Liverpool City region and proof of what we can achieve when local ambition is backed by national support to attract global investment.
“We’ve got the talent, the infrastructure, and the ambition to make sure the benefits of this tech revolution aren’t just felt in London and the South-East but right here in the North, too.
“It’s a massive boost for our economy – but more importantly, it’s an investment in our people and their potential.”
Working with the UK Government
The move was also praised by Peter Kyle, the secretary of state for science, innovation and technology.
“Kyndryl’s new technology hub in Liverpool is a clear example of how AI is already driving economic growth, delivering our plan for change by putting AI to work for communities across the country,” he said.
“This investment is a resounding vote of confidence in our world-leading AI sector and the new blueprint for the technology we’re delivering.”
Kyndryl’s venture in the region also aligns with the UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, a £14bn investment in artificial intelligence whose goal is to drive “incredible change,” according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The New York-headquartered company is also a longstanding contractor for the UK public sector.
In January, the organisation signed a one-year £2.28m agreement extension with the department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) to reduce the authority’s technical debt as part of its cloud adoption journey.