Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s foremost provider of IT infrastructure services, and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), an esteemed leader in financial services within the Philippines, are celebrating a decade-long partnership. This collaboration has been integral in fortifying BPI’s robust IT governance framework.
Over the past ten years, BPI has made remarkable strides in various operational domains including Data Center Operations, Server and Storage Management, IT Service Desk, Security Management, and Asset Management. The organization has honed standardized procedures and tools, leveraging its partnership with Kyndryl. With an extensive network spanning 752 branches nationwide, BPI has amplified its technical expertise and is actively harnessing cutting-edge technology solutions. These efforts drive their ongoing digital transformation and aim to craft a seamlessly exceptional experience for their clientele.
Alex Seminiano, BPI’s Chief Technology Officer, emphasized, “Our enduring partnership with Kyndryl underscores our joint commitment to digital transformation, prioritizing customer experience, and ensuring robust data management and protection. At BPI, our dedication to digitalization and customer-centric innovation propels us to continuously enhance banking products and platforms, aligning with our vision to contribute to a better Philippines—one family, one community at a time.”
Kyndryl’s investment in the Philippines underscores its unwavering dedication to bolstering local delivery capabilities. This commitment aims to support both local and international customers in their endeavors to expedite modernization, digital transformation, and the establishment of operational resilience. As the nation elevates its digital competitiveness, Kyndryl, in partnership with BPI, prioritizes enriching the education, skill sets, and hands-on experience of the local workforce. This emphasis enables them to harness the latest advancements in automation, cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Wilson Go, Managing Director of Kyndryl Philippines, expressed, “We take immense pride in our role as BPI’s strategic technology partner throughout the past decade. Our steadfast commitment is to continuously aid their evolution toward a vibrant digital landscape. At Kyndryl, we are enthusiastic about contributing to the wealth of native technical talent in the Philippines. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with BPI to cultivate a community of adept technical professionals, particularly in emerging domains like automation and cloud modernization services.”
