Sysco Names Kyndryl Inaugural Tech Partner of the Year

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Sysco (NYSE: SYY) named Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) its inaugural Tech Partner of the Year on October 14, 2025.

The award recognizes Kyndryl's delivery on a multiyear ERP upgrade and IT modernization that supports Sysco's distribution reliability, scalability and efficiency across its foodservice supply chain. Sysco cited accelerated progress on its IT roadmap and reduced operating costs from the partnership. Kyndryl highlighted work optimizing distribution systems, modernizing infrastructure and automating operations to support uninterrupted delivery to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools and other customers.

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Sysco named Kyndryl its inaugural Tech Partner of the Year for a multiyear ERP modernization that reportedly improved reliability and efficiency.

Sysco awarded Kyndryl recognition for delivery on a multiyear Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrade and broader IT modernization that the companies say supports reliability, scalability and efficiency in Sysco's distribution operations. The partnership reportedly targeted infrastructure modernization, distribution-system optimization and operational automation, and the award highlights ongoing vendor-to-client collaboration rather than a one-off engagement.

The main dependencies are continued execution on the ERP roadmap and measurable operational outcomes; the announcement mentions reduced operating costs and accelerated timelines but provides no quantitative metrics. Watch for concrete follow-ups such as published cost or performance metrics, expanded scope announcements, or timeline milestones around the multiyear program; near-term signals may appear by Oct. 14, 2025 and in subsequent Sysco operational updates.

Award recognizes Kyndryl's role in accelerating Sysco's IT modernization, strengthening reliability and efficiency across the foodservice supply chain

HOUSTON and NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sysco (NYSE: SYY), the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home, and Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced that Kyndryl has been named Sysco's inaugural Tech Partner of the Year. The recognition honors Kyndryl's delivery excellence on a multiyear Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrade and modernization of Sysco's IT environment, work that supports the reliability, scalability and efficiency of Sysco's day-to-day distribution operations.

Through the partnership, Kyndryl's work progresses initiatives to create a simpler, more flexible technology foundation that supports Sysco in providing uninterrupted delivery of food and supplies to thousands of restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools and other customers every day.

"Kyndryl has been instrumental in our multiyear ERP upgrade. They continue to bring forward targeted, relevant opportunities aligned to our priorities. Their work has allowed us to accelerate our IT roadmap while reducing operating costs. The Kyndryl team is consistently available, delivers on its commitments, and operates as a partner rather than a vendor – which is why they were selected for the award," said Sysco Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Justin Hooper.

"We are honored by Sysco's recognition as its inaugural Tech Partner of the Year – it's an incredible honor and testament to the strength and impact of our partnership," said Jamie Rutledge, President, Kyndryl U.S. "Together, we've delivered critical innovations – optimizing Sysco's distribution systems, modernizing infrastructure and automating operations – while moving fast and driving efficiency across their business. We look forward to continuing to support Sysco in delivering exceptional experiences across the foodservice and supply chain industry."

Learn more about Kyndryl's approach to IT modernization.

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About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 339 distribution centers, in 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025.

As the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.

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About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, offering advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. As the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, the Company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex information systems that the world depends on every day. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.

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FAQ

What did Sysco announce about Kyndryl on October 14, 2025 (NYSE: SYY, KD)?

Sysco named Kyndryl its inaugural Tech Partner of the Year for contributions to a multiyear ERP upgrade and IT modernization.

How did Kyndryl contribute to Sysco's operations in the announcement (NYSE: KD, SYY)?

Kyndryl delivered an ERP upgrade, modernized infrastructure, optimized distribution systems and automated operations to improve reliability and scalability.

Did Sysco say the Kyndryl partnership affected costs or the IT roadmap (SYY, KD)?

Yes; Sysco said the partnership helped accelerate its IT roadmap while reducing operating costs.

Which Sysco functions does the Kyndryl work support (SYY, KD)?

The work supports Sysco's day-to-day distribution operations delivering food and supplies to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools and other customers.

When was the Sysco–Kyndryl partnership recognized and where are the companies headquartered in the release (SYY, KD)?

The recognition was announced on October 14, 2025 and the release lists Houston and New York as locations.