The Progress Report

You’re ready for transformation, but your network may not be. In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, banks need a holistic approach to network transformation that opens avenues for growth, innovation, and improved customer experiences. Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, in discussion with Nokia, shares how they enhance convenience, security, and overall satisfaction for...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules requiring publicly-traded companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. This requires reporting cyber material incidents within four business days mandating companies be prepared with...

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 t...

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 s...

It is estimated that 15-20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent1. 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...

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 corpor...

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...

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...

Most business leaders agree that quantum computing will have a profound impact on industry as we know it, yet few are actively preparing. Quantum computers offer compute power that is orders of magnitude greater than classical computers. The technology will enable economic and commercial advantages across a broad range of business use cases—from designing personalized medicines and treatments to c...

This discussion isadeep dive into the pressing need for innovation within thebankingindustry. Our experts explore the intricacies of cultivating a culture of innovation within banks, a sector often characterized by a traditional and risk-averse mindset.​ Our guests discuss the pivotal role of leadership in setting the right tone for creative thinking, empowering employees at all levels, and foster...

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. Featured experts Debbie Waters ,...

”Innovation means doing something new that improves a product, process or service.”1 For companies, that can reflect the way a company brings constant value to their customers' business or life.  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...

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. But often, the key technology players are also market competitors. How do you foster deep collaboration b...

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 tha...

Recent IDC findings show only 1 in 4 organizations are ready to adequately prevent and respond to a disruptive event1. Whether that’s a natural disaster destroying servers and infrastructure, a mouse chewing through the wires or a ransomware attack, companies need to be able to anticipate, protect, withstand and recover quickly.   No matter the industry, every company needs a comprehensive, strong...

With a large population of unbanked and underbanked citizens, late but rapid smartphone adoption, and a boom of start-up fintech companies, Latin America can be a tough market for traditional banks. But Brazil’s biggest bank has managed to remain the country’s most valued brand with a strategic approach to digital transformation that puts people first and 70% of its workloads in the cloud. Listen...

The global distributed cloud market size in terms of revenue was reasonably estimated at $4.4 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to rise to $11.2 billion by 2027, presenting a CAGR of 20.6% according to Markets and Markets  research. While it’s still a fraction of the public cloud market size, distributed cloud is increasingly growing in popularity.  Even though the hype is relatively new, distrib...

Companies can get caught in a loop of fast fixes and just-in-time problem-solving. The approach can help keep the lights on, but when leaders need to solve their most complex business challenges, it falls short.  Advocates for a human-centered design espouse an intentional and structured approach to problem-solving that puts people squarely at the center of decision-making. McKinsey has found that...

In business, progress demands continuous transformation. The velocity of innovation is increasing, and nearly everything in today's environment is digital first. How do you know if you're making the right kind of progress to overcome increasing IT complexity, costs and vulnerability? Welcome to The Progress Report, a podcast brought to you by Kyndryl, your partner for continuous innovation. Join o...

Since its launch in 2019, markets worldwide have adopted 5G, with 5G connections predicted to exceed one billion by the end of this year. From healthcare to retail to manufacturing, telecoms are actively deploying 5G across industries.  With Industry 4.0. the size and complexity of these IoT networks create vulnerabilities that require extra layers of security. To mitigate risk and enable the succ...

Sustainability trends are impacting every aspect of our lives – including the way organizations operate. Organizations need to be bold and define clear green IT and waste reduction strategies to stay competitive. ​ 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 driv...

These days every company is a tech company. With technology making the world smaller, it opens the possibility to reach communities and spaces that have been underserved. Access to microfinancing drives female empowerment, promotes gender equity and boosts local economies. ​ Compartamos Banco has been operating in Mexico for more than 32 years and has helped more than 13 million people to gain acc...

Our world has seen massive change in the past few years, and businesses have been forced to rethink their priorities to become digital-first, or risk being left behind. As leaders prioritize, they must consider both their dependency on technology to move the business forward and the company culture required to create productive change.   Culture is often ambiguous, but it can be a powerful enabler...

Retail has seen a lot of growth over the past five years, with retailers looking to use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to improve performance, simplify the customer journey, and increase innovation. But should we always trust the algorithms and are they even required? Is AI really the next level of retail optimization, or simply another solution still searching for the problem it’s m...

Despite tremendous strides in representation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), a significant gender gap still persists in higher education and the workforce. Although there is a global shortage of skills in most of the technological fields driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution, women still only account for 28% of engineering graduates and 40% of graduates in c...