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VALBONNE, France, November 25, 2024Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced the opening of its new offices in Sophia Antipolis. This strategic location represents a key step in the company’s development in France, particularly in the PACA region. Teams will move into the Newton building, designed according to the latest trends in office design, promoting creativity and employee well-being. Certified BREEAM Excellent, these offices illustrate Kyndryl’s commitment to sustainable development (furniture from the circular economy, high-performance double glazing with heat treatment and more).

In choosing Sophia Antipolis, Kyndryl has established itself at the heart of a technology park renowned for its international reputation, dynamism and spirit of innovation, where start-ups, major corporations and research centers rub shoulders. This ecosystem offers Kyndryl a unique opportunity for fruitful collaborations and strategic partnerships, strengthening its ability to support local and international customers. Thanks to its expertise in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, Kyndryl aims to play an active role locally in these priority areas for its customers by participating in projects such as the Industrial Council of Artificial Intelligence Research (ICAIR) or by becoming an active member of the new Sophia Antipolis cyber campus, in addition to its presence on the Paris campus.

Jérôme Calmelet, President of Kyndryl France, said: “We’re very excited to be setting up in Sophia Antipolis and contributing to the growth of this center of excellence. Not only will this location enable us to better serve our customers, but it will also enable us to shine as a key player in the local fabric.”

“We are proud and honored that Kyndryl has chosen the Sophia Antipolis Technology Park. Your location will strengthen our main asset, our ecosystem, thanks to the arrival of new talent. Future collaborations will accelerate innovation, particularly in the fields of excellence represented by AI and cybersecurity,” said Jean Pierre Mascarelli, Chairman of the Sophia Antipolis Foundation and Deputy Chairman of Symisa.

The company is also committed to training the talents of tomorrow. Through its partnerships with renowned academic institutions such as the School for Computer Science and New Technologies (EPITECH) and EDHEC Business School, both of which are present in the region, and its strong commitment to collaboration with local establishments such as EURECOM, Kyndryl will continue to invest actively in the education and skills development of future professionals in the region.

With this new location, Kyndryl reaffirms its commitment to being an innovative player in the local ecosystem while continuing to be the partner of choice for local and international customers in their digital transformation.

About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, serving thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. The company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.

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