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Kyndryl highlights AI-readiness gaps; governance and upskilling are ROI drivers

Jun 25, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The release reinforces a multi-year AI demand tailwind and KD’s positioning around governance, upskilling, and workforce redesign—factors that can lift KD’s consulting bookings and services revenue in the near term.

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Kyndryl's People Readiness Report shows only 23% of workforces are fully AI-ready, a drop of 6 points from 2025. The study underscores governance and workforce redesign as key AI ROI drivers, with 57% already embedding AI in core processes. Gartner cites a $2.5 trillion AI spending forecast for 2026, signaling durable demand for KD's enterprise IT services.

  • Kyndryl releases 2nd People Readiness Report; AI readiness at 23%, down 6 pts.
  • 57% report AI embedded in core processes; 32% achieved at least one top AI goal.
  • 61% redesigned roles; 24% creating new AI-management roles.
  • AI spending forecast to $2.5T in 2026 per Gartner; supports AI market tailwinds.
  • KD emphasizes workforce redesign and upskilling as ROI differentiators.

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