IBM and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership on August 13, 2026 to help enterprises deploy AI securely across core operations and complex workflows. The partnership embeds OpenAI’s frontier models, including GPT-5.6 and Codex, into IBM Consulting Advantage, alongside a dedicated OpenAI Practice that will train thousands of consultants. The collaboration spans modernizing legacy operations and software development, and strengthening cybersecurity, across financial services, government, telecommunications, and retail sectors.
