IBM Teams Up with OpenAI to Securely Deploy AI Across Enterprise Operations
IBM has partnered with OpenAI to accelerate secure AI deployment for enterprises across core operations. The joint go-to-market partnership embeds OpenAI's frontier models, such as GPT-5.6 and products like Codex and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting's AI delivery platform.
The collaboration aims to help organizations modernize applications, strengthen security, and convert legacy workflows into AI-ready operations. IBM will bring forward-deployed units of highly specialized engineers and consultants trained through the OpenAI Partner Network to work directly with clients.
As part of the partnership, IBM launches a dedicated OpenAI Practice with thousands of consultants and engineers obtaining expert-level certifications under the OpenAI Partner Network. The companies plan to focus on three key areas: transforming legacy operations into AI-ready workflows, application modernization, and cybersecurity and AI risk management.