Honda Motor Europe Extends IT Partnership with Kyndryl for Enhanced Agility and Efficiency

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Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Honda Motor Europe have announced a multiyear renewal agreement for managed infrastructure services. Under this agreement, Kyndryl will continue managing Honda’s centralized IT infrastructure while modernizing its mainframe estate using Kyndryl Bridge, an open integration platform, and AIOps.

As a subsidiary of Honda Motor, Honda Motor Europe oversees the sales, marketing, and distribution of Honda products in Europe, including automobiles, motorcycles, power equipment, parts, accessories, and marine engines. The renewed partnership aims to drive agility, standardize processes, and future-proof Honda’s IT systems for a more digital and data-driven environment.

Through this expanded collaboration, Kyndryl will transition critical applications to its newly upgraded z16 mainframe and infrastructure environment. This move will enable Honda Motor Europe to modernize operations, optimize costs, and leverage the latest platforms and technologies for enhanced security, reliability, scalability, and performance.

Liesbet D’hoker, Managing Director of Kyndryl Belux, expressed pride in collaborating with Honda to enhance agility and resilience across their operations while leveraging data through innovative IT applications.

Moving forward, Honda Motor Europe will utilize Kyndryl Bridge to gain real-time insights into its IT operations and exercise enhanced control over mission-critical applications. Additionally, Kyndryl will deploy its advanced delivery automation capabilities, including AIOps through Kyndryl Bridge, to drive faster, more secure, and efficient outcomes while reducing incidents and costs.