Kyndryl and DPD expand partnership to modernize mission-critical environments in Portugal

LISBON, May 20, 2026 - Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, and DPD today announced an expanded partnership to modernize the resilience and operational efficiency of DPD's mission-critical environments in Portugal.

Through delivery of managed services for hybrid technology environments, Kyndryl will integrate DPD's day-to-day operations via continuous transformation and service continuity to support DPD's current and future business needs. DPD has expanded its partnership with Kyndryl because of the company's unique skillset, experience and thought leadership in IBM i technology and Private Cloud. The project will cover critical infrastructure components, including IT infrastructure monitoring, platform management, backup and recovery, and storage. Kyndryl Private Cloud solutions will also support an enhanced disaster recovery model for DPD.

The goal will be to establish a more flexible, scalable and future-ready technology architecture, built on hybrid cloud, automation, standardization and operational governance capabilities. The modernized infrastructure will accelerate time-to-value, simplify day-to-day operations, and establish a more robust technology foundation to support continuous innovation and DPD's evolving business demands.

"In a sector where speed, predictability, and trust are decisive, modernizing our critical environments is essential to continue evolving the experience of customers, partners, and recipients. Together with Kyndryl, we are strengthening a resilient and scalable technology foundation, ready to support the growth and continuous innovation of DPD Portugal," said Paulo Rosa, Chief Information Officer, DPD Portugal.

"By leveraging Kyndryl's deep expertise in managing mission-critical IT infrastructure services, DPD teams can focus on their most strategic priorities and spend less time on operational tasks. This enables faster and more reliable responses to the needs of customers and partners in an increasingly digital environment that demands seamless, secure, and personalized experiences," said Duarte Teixeira, Customer Partner, Kyndryl in Portugal.

The agreement also includes workload migration to Kyndryl Private Cloud, adoption of standardization practices and Infrastructure as Code, and development of a more flexible, service-aligned consumption model. This approach will allow DPD to respond more agilely to business demands while maintaining operational consistency and control.