https://www.channelfutures.com/wp-content/themes/channelfutures_child/assets/images/logo/footer-new-logo.png
  • Home
  • Technologies
    • Back
    • SDN/SD-WAN
    • Cloud
    • RMM/PSA
    • Security
    • Telephony/UC/Collaboration
    • Cable
    • Mobility & Wireless
    • Fiber/Ethernet
    • Data Centers
    • Backup & Disaster Recovery
    • IoT
    • Desktop
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Analytics
  • Strategy
    • Back
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Channel Research
    • Business Models
    • Distribution
    • Technology Services Brokerages
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Best Practices
    • Vertical Markets
    • Regulation & Compliance
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • MSP 501
    • Back
    • MSP 501 Information Center
    • 2021 MSP 501 Rankings
  • Intelligence
    • Back
    • Galleries
    • Podcasts
    • From the Industry
    • Reports/Digital Issues
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
  • Channel Futures TV
  • EMEA
  • Channel Chatter
    • Back
    • People on the Move
    • New/Changing Channel Programs
    • New Products & Services
    • Industry Honors
  • Resources
    • Back
    • Advisory Boards
    • Industry Organizations
    • Our Sponsors
    • Advertise
    • 2022 Editorial Calendar
  • Awards
    • Back
    • 2021 MSP 501
    • Circle of Excellence
    • DE&I 101
    • Top Gun 51
    • Channel Partners 101 (CP 101)
  • Events
    • Back
    • CP Conference & Expo
    • MSP Summit
    • Channel Partners Europe
    • Channel Partners Event Coverage
    • Webinars
    • Industry Events
  • About Us
  • DE&I
Channel Futures
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Home
  • Technologies
    • Back
    • SDN/SD-WAN
    • Cloud
    • RMM/PSA
    • Security
    • Telephony/UC/Collaboration
    • Cable
    • Mobility & Wireless
    • Fiber/Ethernet
    • Data Centers
    • Backup & Disaster Recovery
    • IoT
    • Desktop
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Analytics
  • Strategy
    • Back
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Channel Research
    • Business Models
    • Distribution
    • Technology Services Brokerages
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Best Practices
    • Vertical Markets
    • Regulation & Compliance
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • MSP 501
    • Back
    • MSP 501 Information Center
    • 2021 MSP 501 Rankings
  • Intelligence
    • Back
    • Galleries
    • Podcasts
    • From the Industry
    • Reports/Digital Issues
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
  • Channel Futures TV
  • EMEA
  • Channel Chatter
    • Back
    • People on the Move
    • New/Changing Channel Programs
    • New Products & Services
    • Industry Honors
  • Resources
    • Back
    • Advisory Boards
    • Industry Organizations
    • Our Sponsors
    • Advertise
    • 2022 Editorial Calendar
  • Awards
    • Back
    • 2021 MSP 501
    • Circle of Excellence
    • DE&I 101
    • Top Gun 51
    • Channel Partners 101 (CP 101)
  • Events
    • Back
    • CP Conference & Expo
    • MSP Summit
    • Channel Partners Europe
    • Channel Partners Event Coverage
    • Webinars
    • Industry Events
  • About Us
  • DE&I
    • Newsletter
  • REGISTER
  • MSPs
  • VARs / SIs
  • Agents
  • Cloud Service Providers
  • Channel Partners Events
 Channel Futures

Business Models


Shutterstock

Spinoff spelled out in blocks

‘Kyndryl’: IBM Names Spinoff of Managed Infrastructure Services Business

  • Written by Edward Gately
  • April 12, 2021
Expect the separation to be final by the end of 2021.

The new IBM spinoff company no longer goes by “NewCo.” Its official name is now Kyndryl.

Kyndryl, IBM’s managed infrastructure services business, will separate from its parent by the end of the year.

IBM announced the separation last October. Big Blue says the independent company will be a “leader in the management and modernization of IT infrastructure.”

Martin Schroeter is Kyndryl‘s CEO.

IBM's Martin Schroeter

IBM’s Martin Schroeter

“Kyndryl evokes the spirit of true partnership and growth,” he said. “Customers around the world will come to know Kyndryl as a brand that runs the vital systems at the heart of progress, and an independent company with the best global talent in the industry.”

IBM also said Kyndyl’s headquarters will be in New York City. The decision underscores Kyndryl’s “commitment to the economic health of cities,” Schroeter said.

Diverse Group of Partners

As an independent company, Kyndryl will open alliances with a diverse group of leading technology partners. It will have a global base of 4,600 customers, including some of the world’s most complex technology environments.

Kyndryl says it will help customers build “strong, secure, resilient and adaptive” digital capabilities.

IBM said Kyndryl will have twice the scale of its nearest competitor in managed infrastructure services.

IBM NewCo's Maria Winans

IBM NewCo’s Maria Winans

Maria Bartolome Winans is chief marketing officer of the IBM spinoff.

“Creating a name is just the start of our journey as a brand,” she said. “Our vision is to be the leading company that designs, runs and modernizes the critical technology infrastructure of the world’s most important businesses and institutions, ultimately powering human progress.”

Tags: MSPs VARs/SIs Business Models Cloud Strategy

Most Recent


  • Strategy compass
    Zoom Vet Laura Padilla to Shape Airtable's Channel Strategy, Partner Program
    Airtable presents a "huge" opportunity for channel partners.
  • business questions
    To Pay or Not to Pay: Big Question When Hit with Ransomware
    This is likely the toughest decision a CISO has to make in their entire career.
  • Business rumor
    Broadcom Reportedly Pursuing 'Cash Cow' VMware for Acquisition, Software Expansion
    "To be honest, Broadcom have killed CA and Symantec as brands ..." an analyst told Channel Futures.
  • You are partnering with your customers so develop a longterm relationship with them
    5 Things Vendors Aren’t Doing that Partners Wish They Were
    What are traits of a valuable vendor/partner relationship? We asked our roundtable partner participants to weigh in.

Leave a comment Cancel reply

-or-

Log in with your Channel Futures account

Alternatively, post a comment by completing the form below:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Content

  • Virtual Desktop
    6 Enhancements to Microsoft’s WVD, Plus a New Name: Azure Virtual Desktop
  • CF Top Gun 51 with new logo
    2021 Top Gun 51 Nominations Are Open — Apply Now!
  • hybrid clouds
    Nutanix, HPE Team on Hybrid, Multicloud via GreenLake
  • Stressed young people
    More Partner Pain Points: MSPs On Lack of End-to-End Security, 'New Normal'

Upcoming Events

View all

Channel Partners Europe

June 14, 2022 - June 15, 2022

MSP Summit

September 13, 2022 - September 16, 2022

Galleries

View all

Zoom Vet Laura Padilla to Shape Airtable’s Channel Strategy, Partner Program

May 23, 2022

To Pay or Not to Pay: Big Question When Hit with Ransomware

May 23, 2022

5 Things Vendors Aren’t Doing that Partners Wish They Were

May 23, 2022

Industry Perspectives

View all

How SD-WAN Helps Secure the Expanding Network Perimeter

May 19, 2022

A Sneak Peek at the 2022 BrightCloud Threat Report

May 17, 2022

Build Customers for Life with CX and Lifecycle Selling

May 16, 2022

Webinars

View all

Simplifying SaaS Security for MSPs

April 27, 2022

How to Supercharge The Network to Support Your IT Superhero Moves

May 3, 2022

The 2022 MSP Challenge: Scale Service Delivery Despite the Talent Gap

April 21, 2022

White Papers

View all

The New Bottom Line: How MSPs Can Meet the Healthcare Crisis While Evolving Their Businesses

April 19, 2022

How to build a Security Operations Center (on a budget)

April 4, 2022

The AT&T Cybersecurity Incident Response Toolkit

April 4, 2022

Channel Futures TV

View all

AT&T, Microsoft, Cisco, ThreatLocker on Unlocking Partner Potential

Agents Share ‘Secrets,’ Industry Opportunity

May 11, 2022

Vonage Addresses Potential Partner Opportunity via Acquisition by Ericsson

May 5, 2022

Lumen Technologies ‘Built for Growth and Scale’

May 4, 2022

Twitter

ChannelFutures

What are traits of a valuable vendor/partner relationship? We asked our roundtable partner participants to weigh in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

May 23, 2022
ChannelFutures

.@Microsoft pres. @BradSmi on how the co. supports #Ukraine with $100M of free tech to fight #cyberattacks.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

May 23, 2022
ChannelFutures

Step up #cybersecurity defenses for the #hybridworkplace, says @alignitadvisor. dlvr.it/SQw31K https://t.co/tMzKcNgwAw

May 23, 2022
ChannelFutures

#CPExpo cybersecurity roundtable: To pay or not to pay ransom. @Sophos @Fortinet @Netenrich @Trellix @whitehatsec… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

May 23, 2022
ChannelFutures

Analysts are sharply divided on the rumored acquisition talks. See what @royillsley from @OmdiaHQ had to say.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

May 23, 2022
ChannelFutures

We are proud to recognize @UNESCO's World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day to celebra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

May 21, 2022
ChannelFutures

.@barracuda seeing huge shift to managed services among partners at #discover22 dlvr.it/SQmR1y https://t.co/driODezzpS

May 20, 2022
ChannelFutures

.@ConvergeTSC has just announced the acquisition of PC Specialists (@TIGConnect). dlvr.it/SQmMqK https://t.co/suLrTFx1W1

May 20, 2022

MSSP Insider

Business advice for MSSPs and news from the broader security channel.

Newsletters and Updates

Sign up for The Channel Report, Channel Futures Update, MSP 501 Newsletter and more.

Live Channel Events

Get the latest information on the next industry-leading Channel Partners event.

Galleries

Educational slide shows and images from live events.

Media Kit And Advertising

Want to reach our audience? Access our media kit.

DISCOVER MORE FROM INFORMA TECH

  • Channel Partners Events
  • Telecoms.com
  • MSP 501
  • Black Hat
  • IoT World Today
  • Omdia

WORKING WITH US

  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter

FOLLOW Channel Futures ON SOCIAL

  • Privacy
  • CCPA: “Do Not Sell My Data”
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms
Copyright © 2022 Informa PLC. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG.
This website uses cookies, including third party ones, to allow for analysis of how people use our website in order to improve your experience and our services. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of such cookies. Click here for more information on our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
X