Kyndryl Holdings announced the opening of its first Cyber Defense Operations Center in Bengaluru, India, on February 19, 2026. The new hub unifies network and security operations into a single integrated operating model, giving global customers a single view of telemetry and a 24/7 monitoring capability.
The center leverages Kyndryl Bridge, the company’s AI‑powered open‑integration platform, to fuse AI‑enabled insights with its global network of security and network operations centers. The integration delivers real‑time threat detection, incident response, and network performance management across all regions.
The launch reflects Kyndryl’s strategy to address the accelerating AI‑driven cyber risks and the talent shortage that has intensified in the industry. By combining AI, networking, and security expertise, the center aims to accelerate incident response, improve resilience, and provide end‑to‑end visibility for customers operating in hybrid, distributed environments.
Kyndryl’s FY2025 results provide context for the initiative. The company reported $15.1 billion in revenue, a 6 % decline year‑over‑year, and a net income of $252 million, compared with a $340 million loss in FY2024. In Q4 FY2025, revenue was $3.8 billion, down 1 % YoY, while net income rose to $68 million from a $45 million loss the prior year. The Consult segment grew 45 % YoY in Q4 FY2025, underscoring the company’s focus on high‑margin advisory services.
Paul Savill, Global Cyber Security and Resiliency leader, said, “As AI adoption surges and hybrid IT environments become more distributed, enterprises face faster, more intelligent cyber risks — and a growing shortage of skilled talent to manage them.” Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, added, “Fiscal 2025 was another year of strong execution on our strategy. We expanded our capabilities in cloud, modernization, applications, AI and security, and we further differentiated our services with Kyndryl Bridge.”
While the launch signals a strategic push into high‑margin cybersecurity services, investors remain cautious amid recent financial control issues and a lowered FY2026 revenue guidance. The company’s stock has fallen sharply in the past year, and analysts have downgraded the outlook, underscoring the need for continued execution to regain confidence.
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