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Kainos
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Overview

Kainos provides digital technology solutions and Workday deployments that allow organisations and people to work smarter, faster, better. Find out how we work with government and finance as well as offer a full range of Workday HCM technology services.

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Number of Employees

1,001-5,000

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Services Provided

Consulting

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Regions

Europe, Latam, North America,

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Countries

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, United States Of America

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Year of foundation

1986

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Structure

Public Company

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Problems we solve

From Complex Challenges to Game-Changing Results

Organisations come to Kainos when digital challenges feel too big, too complex, or too consequential to get wrong. We help organisations that are struggling to modernise legacy systems and build the sustainable digital capabilities they need to thrive in today's new reality. We step in when large-scale digital transformation programmes need a partner with the experience to lead from the front, navigate complexity, and deliver — on time and to the highest standards. We work with government agencies to design and build public-facing services that are accessible, inclusive, and used by millions of citizens every day. For organisations deploying, optimising, or maintaining Workday, we resolve instability, de-silo knowledge, reduce compliance and audit risk, and build the internal self-sufficiency that makes Workday a lasting competitive asset rather than an ongoing cost. We help organisations unlock the value hidden in their data through AI, machine learning, analytics, and generative AI — turning information into productivity and insight into action. And for organisations that know they need to change but are uncertain where to start, our Digital Advisory practice provides the strategic clarity and practitioner-led guidance needed to move forward with confidence. Whatever the challenge, wherever organisations are on their digital journey, we help them work smarter, faster, and better — and leave them in a stronger position than we found them.

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Consulting Solutions By Industry

Education

Workday implementation and custom digital solutions for higher education institutions, digitizing admissions, enrolment, curriculum management, and business operations. Clients include Bentley University, Cornell University, and Vassar.

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Financial Services

Digital transformation and enterprise software solutions for financial services firms, including Workday implementation, custom digital platforms for customer transactions, and cloud/AI expertise to modernize legacy systems. Works with clients including Generali and Sun Life Financial across insurance, payments, and investment management.

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Government

Digital transformation for government agencies modernizing legacy IT and citizen services, plus Workday deployment support. Delivered over 100 large-scale public sector projects impacting 50+ million citizens, with pre-approved status on major UK government procurement frameworks.

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

Digital health platforms for NHS and HSC Trusts, including Kainos Evolve (electronic medical records), Shared Care Records (regional patient data interoperability), and Digital Hospitals (eHealth transformation), plus Workday support for healthcare operations.

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Insurance

Digital transformation for insurers applying cloud infrastructure, data analytics, and generative AI to claims processing, document analysis, fraud detection, virtual customer service agents, contact center optimization, and compliance oversight.

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Payments

Modernization solutions for the payments industry combining cloud computing, data analytics, and generative AI to transform legacy systems, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency under responsible AI frameworks.

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Consulting Solutions By Capability

Cloud and engineering

Engineering-led cloud modernisation and transformation, helping organisations strategise, migrate, manage, and optimise their cloud platforms and software engineering. Delivers end-to-end cloud capability from architecture and platform design through to operational management, enabling organisations to build scalable, resilient, and cost-optimised cloud environments.

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Data and AI

Enables organisations to unlock the value of their data through analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and data platform management. Combines data strategy, platform engineering, and advanced analytics to help organisations build data-driven capabilities that deliver competitive advantage and measurable business outcomes.

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Digital Advisory

Helps organisations envision, plan, and execute business transformation strategies with a proven approach that embeds agility, fosters innovation, and delivers ROI faster. Combines strategic planning with operational execution to enable organisations to navigate digital-led change while maintaining business continuity and accelerating value realisation.

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User-centred design

Award-winning user research, UX design, and service design practice that ensures products and services meet user needs, are accessible, and align with business goals. Applies human-centred design methodologies to uncover user insights, prototype solutions, and validate concepts, enabling organisations to build products and services that deliver superior user experiences and drive business value.

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Microsoft AI Business Solutions

Microsoft AI Business Solutions help organisations integrate generative AI, machine learning, and Microsoft Copilot technologies into their business processes. These solutions automate repetitive tasks, improve decision-making with intelligent insights, and enhance employee productivity. They enable organisations to modernise operations while delivering personalised customer and workforce experiences. The offerings accelerate digital transformation through secure and scalable AI adoption.

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Managed Services

Managed Services provide ongoing monitoring, support, optimisation, and maintenance of enterprise applications, cloud environments, and digital infrastructure. They ensure high system availability, improved performance, and proactive issue resolution through dedicated service management. The services reduce operational complexity while allowing organisations to focus on their core business objectives. Continuous optimisation and governance help maximise the value of digital investments.

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Digital Solutions By Capability

Kainos Smart

Kainos Smart is a Workday-native automation platform that helps organisations simplify testing, security, compliance, and data privacy. It supports Workday implementations, upgrades, and ongoing operational changes with reduced manual effort and lower risk. The platform enables faster deployments while improving governance and user adoption. It provides a unified toolkit to maximise the value of Workday investments.

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Smart Test

Smart Test automates end-to-end testing for Workday across HCM, Finance, Payroll, and other modules. It validates business processes after configuration changes and Workday updates, significantly reducing manual testing effort. The solution improves release quality, accelerates deployment cycles, and increases test coverage. It enables organisations to adopt new Workday releases with greater confidence.

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Smart Audit

Smart Audit continuously monitors Workday security, segregation of duties, configuration changes, and compliance controls. It automates governance activities, identifies risks in real time, and provides audit-ready reporting. The solution reduces compliance costs while strengthening enterprise security and operational controls. It helps organisations maintain continuous regulatory compliance.

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Smart Shield

Smart Shield protects sensitive Workday data through automated data masking across non-production environments. It enables secure testing, training, and development while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance. The solution minimises the risk of exposing confidential employee and financial information. It supports secure digital transformation and data governance initiatives.

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Employee Document Management (EDM)

Employee Document Management is a Workday-native application that centralises employee document storage and lifecycle management. It automates document creation, approval, retrieval, and compliance processes within Workday. The solution improves HR efficiency, enhances employee experience, and strengthens document governance. It reduces manual administration while supporting regulatory requirements.

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