
Workday, Inc. and Kainos Group plc have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the development and distribution of purpose-built apps for Workday customers through the Built on Workday program. This collaboration will streamline app management and boost operational efficiency for Workday users.
Partnership Overview
- Expansion Details
- Announcement: Expanded partnership between Workday and Kainos.
- Objective: To advance the development and distribution of apps via Built on Workday.
- Built on Workday Program
- Launched: June 2024.
- Purpose: Allows partners to build, launch, and manage apps on the Workday platform.
- Benefits: Accelerates app development and addresses evolving business needs.
Kainos Products Integration
- Product Offerings
- Kainos Smart Test: Automated testing solution for Workday.
- Kainos Smart Audit: Tool for auditing Workday applications.
- Kainos Employee Document Management: System for managing employee documents within Workday.
- Marketplace Listing
- Accessibility: Products will be listed on Workday Marketplace.
- Impact: Facilitates automation and scaling of Workday operations.
Strategic Goals and Benefits
- Accelerated Distribution
- Kainos: Aims to expand its customer base and accelerate product distribution.
- Workday: Sales teams in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will promote Kainos products.
- Customer Value
- Malachy Smith, Kainos: Anticipates tripling annual recurring revenue (ARR) over the next six years.
- Doug Robinson, Workday: Emphasizes the partnership’s role in driving co-innovation and enhancing customer value.
The expanded partnership between Workday and Kainos signifies a major step forward in delivering enhanced solutions to Workday customers. By integrating Kainos’ innovative products into the Workday ecosystem, both companies aim to provide greater value and efficiency, aligning with the evolving needs of the global workforce.