Kyndryl signs agreement with HMRC to modernize essential tax infrastructure for UK citizens
Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider, has partnered with HMRC until the end of September 2024.
Building on Kyndryl’s position in managed services, the agreement will see Kyndryl continue to manage part of HMRC’s (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) mainframe services, while Kyndryl Consult will undertake discovery work to prepare for the migration and cloud modernization. Building on an existing relationship, Kyndryl will now continue to accelerate the organization’s journey towards more agile and flexible operations within a modern IT architecture.
With a large mainframe fleet, HMRC is looking for efficient, low-risk ways to migrate applications and eliminate technical debt. The new deal, worth £4.4 million over 15 months, represents the first time HMRC has directly contracted Kyndryl through the G-Cloud framework.
Kyndryl Consult will also build on existing partnerships with Microsoft and the Advanced Computer Software Group ‘Application Modernization Practice’ to develop modernization options to power HMRC’s operations in the decades to come. As with all Kyndryl partnerships, this work will involve an integrated approach, with Kyndryl and HMRC staff working collaboratively to achieve an effective and successful set of outcomes.
Kyndryl will support HMRC’s Cloud journey. Moving workloads to the public cloud enables public organizations to operate with the agility and efficiency expected of contemporary civil organizations, integrating more deeply with other public and private services and automating foundational processes . As a provider of essential services, public sector initiatives require careful planning to maintain continuity and achieve results that represent value for money for the taxpayer.
Kyndryl’s Core Enterprise & zCloud practice provides advanced technology and expertise to deliver secure, compliant and resilient mainframe modernization services across digital transformation journeys, enabling consistent service and creating opportunities for cloud-like operating models . Kyndryl’s established credentials in managing public sector workloads support a sensitive approach to modernizing, innovating and securing critical public infrastructure.
John Chambers, Chairman of Kyndryl UK and Ireland, said: “Kyndryl is delighted to sign its first direct contract with HMRC to support HMRC’s strategic objectives of administering tax systems in the simplest, most focused way possible. on the customer and the most effective. The agreement supports our continued commitment and focus on supporting the UK’s public sector and delivering better outcomes for UK citizens.
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