Data security and compliance at the heart of cloud transformation, says Kyndryl’s Sonia Ahluwalia

Kyndryl India is accelerating cloud and AI-led modernisation for enterprises, with Vice President Sonia Ahluwalia stressing that data security, governance, and compliance remain non-negotiable pillars for driving scalable, resilient, and future-ready digital transformation

As Indian enterprises fast-track their digital transformation journeys, Kyndryl is positioning itself as a key partner in cloud modernisation and data transformation. By focusing on scalability, resilience, and AI integration, the company is helping organisations move away from legacy systems toward cloud-native, intelligent platforms.

Driving data modernisation with cloud-native platforms

Data modernisation has become a strategic imperative for enterprises seeking agility and growth in today’s data-driven economy. Kyndryl is addressing this need by offering tailored roadmaps that simplify migration while embedding governance and security at every stage.

“Enterprises no longer view data as just a resource — they see it as a competitive differentiator,” said Sonia Ahluwalia, Director – Alliances, Kyndryl India. “Our role is to help them modernise infrastructure in a way that accelerates outcomes without disruption, while ensuring resilience and compliance.”

With automation, orchestration, and proprietary accelerators, Kyndryl ensures that enterprises can scale quickly and derive actionable insights, turning data into a catalyst for business transformation.

Embedding generative AI into enterprise workflows

Generative AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of innovation, and Kyndryl is embedding it into enterprise operations through partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud. These collaborations support use cases such as summarisation, ticket resolution, retrieval-augmented generation, and real-time analytics.

“AI is no longer experimental. Organisations want tangible business value, whether it is faster decision-making, more efficient operations, or better customer experiences,” Ahluwalia noted. “Our partnerships with hyperscalers and NVIDIA allow us to bring enterprise-ready AI solutions with strong governance and control.”

Kyndryl’s proprietary platforms — Kyndryl Bridge and Kyndryl Consult — provide orchestration and observability across hybrid environments, ensuring secure and compliant AI deployments at scale.

Expanding cloud transformation in India

India is emerging as a critical hub for cloud adoption, particularly in BFSI, telecom, and manufacturing. Kyndryl is expanding its cloud delivery centres and building deep expertise across hyperscaler platforms to support hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.

Its partnership with SAP is helping enterprises advance their “RISE with SAP” programs, while joint initiatives with AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud are driving innovation factories and LLM-based deployments.

“Enterprises today expect measurable outcomes — reduced risk, faster time-to-value, and stronger compliance,” added Ahluwalia. “By combining local expertise with global partnerships, we are ensuring Indian businesses stay ahead in their transformation journeys.”

With rising demand for AI adoption and cloud modernisation, Kyndryl is investing in skilling and certifications for both employees and partners. This, the company says, is central to delivering long-term value as enterprises scale their digital operations.