IBM partners with OpenAI to deploy AI models across enterprise operations

Aug 13, 2026

IBM and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership on August 13, 2026, to accelerate secure enterprise AI deployment. The collaboration embeds OpenAI frontier models, including GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work, into the IBM Consulting Advantage platform. IBM will establish a dedicated OpenAI Practice with certified consultants to modernize legacy workflows and applications. Additionally, the companies will expand their cybersecurity collaboration by integrating OpenAI's capabilities with IBM Autonomous Security.

IBM-OpenAI strategic partnership

▪Under their August 13, 2026 agreement, IBM will join OpenAI's Elite partner tier to deliver secure, enterprise-ready AI.
▪The IBM and OpenAI partnership announced on August 13, 2026, includes joint go-to-market initiatives and the creation of industry-specific solutions for financial services, government, telecommunications, and retail.
▪IBM and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership on August 13, 2026, to deploy AI at scale across core enterprise operations and complex workflows.

Enterprise AI deployment platform

▪The August 13, 2026 partnership between IBM and OpenAI embeds OpenAI frontier models, including GPT-5.6, and products like Codex and ChatGPT Work, into the IBM Consulting Advantage AI delivery platform.
▪IBM Consulting Advantage combines AI agents, industry assets, and cybersecurity capabilities to help organizations securely deploy AI at scale and create new commercial models.

OpenAI consultant certification program

▪IBM and OpenAI aim to help organizations modernize legacy applications and simplify software development by integrating OpenAI Codex and ChatGPT Work with IBM's technology.
▪IBM will deploy specialized units of engineers and consultants trained through the OpenAI Partner Network to work directly with clients on AI implementation.

Legacy workflow modernization

▪IBM and OpenAI will expand their cybersecurity collaboration by combining OpenAI's frontier AI capabilities with the multi-agent-powered IBM Autonomous Security service.
▪The IBM Consulting Advantage platform will analyze operating procedures to identify inefficiencies and help enterprise teams automate workflows across finance, procurement, customer operations, and HR.