IBM Taps OpenAI for Enterprise AI Push, Aims to Modernize Legacy Apps
IBM has announced a significant push into enterprise AI through its partnership with OpenAI. As part of this collaboration, IBM will help companies deploy AI across core operations, modernize legacy applications, and strengthen cybersecurity.
The partnership will embed OpenAI's GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work into IBM Consulting Advantage to assist clients in redesigning workflows in finance, procurement, customer operations, and human resources.
IBM will also deploy specialized engineers and consultants trained through the OpenAI Partner Network, while launching a dedicated OpenAI Practice with thousands of certified experts.
Shares of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) are up nearly 2% in pre-market trading following the announcement.