Kyndryl's Liverpool Tech Hub: A Boon for AI and Software Engineering Jobs

Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, has announced the establishment of a new technology hub in Liverpool, creating up to 1,000 AI-related and software engineering jobs over the next three years. This strategic move aligns with the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan and positions the UK as a global leader in AI.

Liverpool's growing reputation as a hub for digital excellence, reinforced by the success of last year's International AI Summit, underscores Kyndryl's decision to invest in the region's exceptional talent. The new technology hub will include a Kyndryl Vital Studio, offering a designer-led, open, and collaborative co-creation experience that allows customers to tackle complex and real-world business challenges. Kyndryl Consult's advisory services will help businesses adopt and implement AI, software, and platform engineering solutions and other emerging technologies.

As part of the new hub opening, Kyndryl is expanding its partnership with The Very Group, the Liverpool-based operator of digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, through a new multiyear agreement designed to enhance and accelerate the retailer's end-to-end digital capabilities. Kyndryl will provide comprehensive software and platform engineering support, helping The Very Group launch new products at speed and enhance the digital customer experience.

John Chambers, Kyndryl United Kingdom & Ireland President, said, "Liverpool's growing reputation as a hub for digital excellence – reinforced by the success of last year's International AI Summit – underscores our decision to invest in the region's exceptional talent. This step, as well as Kyndryl's expansion of our relationship with The Very Group, reflects Kyndryl's commitment to nurturing the skills needed to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital transformation and drive meaningful economic growth across the UK."

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said, "This is fantastic news for the Liverpool City Region and proof of what we can achieve when local ambition is backed by national support to attract global investment. I'm really pleased that we've been able to bring Kyndryl here, following discussions during our trade mission to New York last year. AI and digital technology are already transforming industries across the country – and I want our region to be at the forefront of that change. We've got the talent, the infrastructure, and the ambition to make sure the benefits of this tech revolution aren't just felt in London and the South East, but right here in the North too. This investment will create good, well-paid jobs and give people the skills they need to succeed in the industries of the future. It's a massive boost for our economy – but more importantly, it's an investment in our people and their potential. The Liverpool City Region is ready to lead the way."

Kyndryl's early careers program in the UK, starting with digital technology degree apprenticeships, reflects its belief that investing in talent is crucial for maintaining the UK's leadership in innovation and AI adoption. By developing the skills of the next generation, Kyndryl aims to address the increased demand for advanced digital expertise, which will be crucial for driving economic growth across the UK.

Leveraging Kyndryl's infrastructure expertise, the technology hub will help companies integrate mission-critical operations with business applications, using global partnerships to accelerate digital and AI transformations. This investment exemplifies Kyndryl's dedication to fostering innovation, driving economic growth and building the next generation of digital leaders through comprehensive training and skills development initiatives, and it aligns with the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan and the recent UK Government announcement which seeks to position the UK as a global leader in AI.

In conclusion, Kyndryl's establishment of a technology hub in Liverpool is a strategic move that aligns with the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan and positions the UK as a global leader in AI. The investment creates up to 1,000 AI-related and software engineering jobs, fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and building the next generation of digital leaders.