IBM and OpenAI Expand Enterprise AI Partnership
On Thursday, IBM revealed a collaboration with OpenAI aimed at improving enterprise access to OpenAI's models through its consulting division. The financial terms of the agreement remain undisclosed and follow IBM's earlier partnership with Anthropic. Together, they plan to promote AI solutions across various industries, including financial services and retail, while IBM will train tens of thousands of its consultants on OpenAI technologies. A specialized OpenAI practice will be established, incorporating models such as GPT-5.6 into IBM Consulting Advantage. This partnership is in line with OpenAI's objective to broaden its enterprise reach via consulting firms and supports IBM's ambitions to expand its AI sector after revising its 2026 revenue projections. Their collaboration builds on the June agreement for the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program.
Key facts
- IBM announced partnership with OpenAI on Thursday
- Terms not disclosed
- IBM will establish dedicated OpenAI practice within IBM Consulting
- Tens of thousands of consultants to be trained on OpenAI technologies
- Training focuses on Codex, API, cybersecurity, and consultative solution credentials
- IBM will integrate OpenAI models including GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work into IBM Consulting Advantage
- Partnership follows IBM's alliance with Anthropic less than a year ago
- OpenAI has partnerships with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services
- IBM lowered its 2026 revenue forecast last month
- CEO Arvind Krishna says AI complements mainframe demand
- Previous partnership in June for OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program
Entities
Institutions
- IBM
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- IBM Consulting
- Infosys
- Tata Consultancy Services
- OpenAI Partner Network
- IBM Autonomous Security
- OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program
- TechCrunch