Kyndryl and Unicre extend partnership for digital innovation

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical technology services, and Unicre, a prominent player in Portugal’s financial services sector for issuing and acquiring, have announced the extension of their long-standing managed services agreement.

Under the renewed collaboration, Kyndryl will continue to lead workload migration initiatives, supporting Unicre’s accelerated transition to cloud-based environments and advancing its broader technology evolution strategy.

Driving Cloud-Led Modernization and Operational Excellence

The extended agreement builds on a trusted relationship and the quality of services delivered by Kyndryl over the years. Kyndryl will focus on services aligned to the criticality of Unicre’s operations, ensuring high performance while continuously enhancing efficiency, automation, innovation, and security.

The partnership aims to modernize core systems, strengthen resilience, and enable greater agility across Unicre’s technology landscape.

Maria Guiomar Moreira, Customer Partner at Kyndryl Portugal, said the collaboration empowers Unicre to move forward confidently with its technology roadmap, emphasizing tailored services that meet stringent operational and security requirements while driving measurable business outcomes.

Strengthening Market Responsiveness and BNPL Leadership

According to Nuno Abrantes, Chief Information Officer at Unicre, the extended collaboration enhances the company’s ability to respond swiftly to evolving market demands and business needs. It also supports continuous improvements in service quality for customers.

A key focus is reinforcing Unicre’s leadership in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings, particularly through its innovative “Parcela Já Com Unicre” (Pay Now with Unicre) solution, which is redefining payment experiences and expanding access to flexible financial solutions.

A Long-Term Technology Partnership

Since 2016, Kyndryl has served as a strategic technology enabler for Unicre, managing its information systems while supporting the development of new features, products and services. The partnership has emphasized identifying innovation opportunities, adopting new technologies, and accelerating Unicre’s digital transformation journey.

About Unicre

With over 50 years of experience, Unicre is a Financial Credit Institution specializing in payment solutions, payment cards, and consumer credit.

A pioneer and leader in BNPL, Unicre delivers innovative, tailored payment experiences for consumers and businesses.

About Kyndryl

Kyndryl is a global leader in mission-critical enterprise technology services, providing advisory, implementation, and managed services across more than 60 countries, designing and modernizing the complex systems the world relies on daily.

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