There is no doubt of the opportunity modernizing technology and infrastructure can create for efficiency and growth, particularly in the world of banking. In this episode, our experts discuss the complex challenges of undertaking mainframe modernization and the risks involved, as well as the risk of not modernizing and what can happen if you don’t. How do you keep the business running during the transformation and work within the limitations of legacy apps that are not yet modernized? The...

As generative AI integrates into how business gets done, this discussion looks at how to ensure AI is being leveraged in responsible and ethical ways. Listen as our experts explore the challenges and opportunities of responsible AI, including the role of data and the challenges of ensuring diversity, trust, and quality and how to create frameworks for a cohesive strategy for generative AI across stakeholder groups. The conversation will dive into insight for how organization should think...

It is estimated that 15-20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent. By leveraging a strengths-based approach to learning – focusing on what an individual can do best – leaders can embrace the power of their talent.​ Diverse teams boost creativity and innovation, create greater opportunities for professional growth, and make better decisions over time.1​ Companies that believe diversity strengthens their culture and create a flexible, agile and supportive work environment have become more...

Partnerships between large corporations and startups can be advantageous for every company involved. These partnerships can uncover the latest technologies, deliver the best outcomes for customers and transform and modernize business. And the benefits to startups is the opportunity to learn from large, established organizations. But what is the impact for the global community? ​ While large corporations have a duty to corporate responsibility, startups may not think about their global impact...

Over the next several years, the data landscape will undergo significant changes. As AI becomes more prevalent, businesses will become more reliant on applied analytics and machine learning. ​ These advancements bring up questions about strategies for maintaining ethical, trusted data, free from bias. And the application of this data to further the goals of purpose-driven organizations. ​ Listen as CDOs explore the critical role of data strategies in today’s rapidly evolving business...

Progress demands transformation. But in a digital-first world, with the velocity of change increasing every day, how do you know you're making the right kind of progress? How can you think big while juggling rising IT complexity, costs, and vulnerability? Welcome to The Progress Report, a podcast brought to you by Kyndryl, your partner for continuous innovation. Join us as we sit down with thought leaders, technologists, and creative problem solvers. We’ll explore provocative ideas about to...

Quantum computers offer compute power that is orders of magnitude greater than classical computers. It can solve problems that can never be solved on classical computers, like design new personalized medicines and treatments, optimize logistics and the supply chain, improve travel and traffic routes, and create secure eavesdropping-free communication. For optimization-based business problems, quantum computers can be used to enable real business results today. It is imperative companies start...

Our guests discuss the pivotal role of leadership in setting the right tone for creative thinking, empowering employees at all levels, and fostering an environment that rewards risk-taking and learning. Guests  spotlightsuccessful banks that have embraced innovation and the tangible benefits that have ensued. ​ Tune in if you're part of the banking sector or simply interested in how innovation can revolutionize traditional industries.​

New Kyndryl research suggests mid-level financial services, banking, and insurance employees worldwide may have sharply different opinions than their bosses do about the power of hybrid work arrangements. Employees say hybrid work arrangements drive more productivity, better collaboration, and can enhance corporate culture. Listen as experts weigh in on the debate.

The drive to innovate leads to the creation of Intellectual Property, which can be ideas, software, processes and methods, tooling or anything else that provides a competitive edge.  Listen as our experts share how intellectual property is created and how to drive a research innovation strategy in enterprise tech. 

For most companies today, competitive differentiation depends on enabling a culture of continuous modernization and digital transformation. The technology projects that support these crucial business initiatives require the cooperation of multiple, best-in-class technology partners to succeed. Listen in as experts from Lloyds Banking Group, Microsoft and Kyndryl discuss the value of co-creation and best practices for turning competitors into exceptional collaborators.

More than 90% of respondents to Kyndryl’s 2023 State of IT Risk study say their organizations had IT systems or data compromised in the past two years. And 88% of the respondents feel their organization is well prepared to manage and recover from such events. Is the confidence justified, particularly given the growing diversity and frequency of IT risks? Listen as our experts discuss the risks that C-Suite executives face in preparing their organizations for the unplanned. Hear their point...

No matter the industry, every company needs a comprehensive, strong cyber resiliency strategy. But where does one start? How do businesses remove the siloes that exist between departments and align its leaders? Listen as experts discuss the history of cyber resilience and share their insight on how companies can best plan for the next ‘cybergeddon.’

Listen in as Fábio Napoli, Itaú Unibanco’s Director of Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer, shares the bank’s digital journey, lessons lessons learned, and his personal advice for Latin American peers in other regulated industries.

Distributed cloud has an impact on nearly every industry, fueling innovative use cases and creating a newly empowered edge primed to deliver transformative business value through new revenue streams or business models.

What does it really mean to design with humans in mind? And how can you make human-centered design part of an organization’s problem-solving DNA? Listen in as our experts discuss the value of human-first, integrated approach to customer experience and how the profession of design can have impact on business outcomes.

Welcome to The Progress Report, a podcast brought to you by Kyndryl, your partner for continuous innovation. Join our Chief Design Officer, Sarah B. Nelson, and Global Leader of Kyndryl Vital, Tom Rourke, as they sit down with innovators, thought leaders, problem solvers, technologists, and business leaders to explore how you can keep your finger on the pulse of progress. Listen in for provocative and unique perspectives on how to modernize for efficiency and growth, innovate for...

Listen in as our experts discuss how network and security are connecting people and devices and making “Connect from Anywhere” a reality. Our experts will explore through the lens of several industries and discuss resiliency in IT and network deployments.

Listen in as our experts explore the changing trends and the potential implications for organizations across industries. We’ll discuss the UN goals and their impact, examine what’s driving the trends in Green IT and Waste Reduction, and how leaders are responding. ​

Compartamos Banco has been operating in Mexico for more than 32 years and has helped more than 13 million people to gain access to vital financial services. With more than 2.5 million customers throughout Mexico – 89 percent of them women – Compartamos Banco is enabling people to capitalize on their ingenuity and hard work and realize their dreams. In this episode our experts discuss what goes into creating a digital experience and enabling flexible business capabilities that support this new...

Culture is often ambiguous, but it can be a powerful enabler of business transformation. In this episode, our experts explore the role culture plays in business transformation and discuss how companies move forward with the fast-paced technological change required to be successful.

Our experts explore the impact of blind faith in processes without any real understanding of how the business operates and consider why –despite their apparent sophistication –Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are not the solution to every problem on their own. Listen as they explore how to think about questioning those building the models to make it easy to both sense check how they work, and to make sure they are built at the right level for what’s needed.

In this episode, experts recently inducted into Kyndryl’s Distinguished Technical Program discuss gender representation, equality, and equity in the tech industry. Hear their personal perspectives about what makes an impact and where the tech and business worlds still have room to grow.

This discussion focuses on the importance of being purpose driven and planning for the long-term impacts businesses have on our collective future. Our experts will explore why siloes are the antithesis for innovation and why empathy is imperative for founders.