IBM has partnered with OpenAI to bring its AI models and tools to more enterprise customers through IBM Consulting, as both companies target growing corporate demand for AI deployments.
The companies will jointly market AI offerings and develop industry-specific solutions for financial services, government, telecommunications and retail, IBM said. The financial terms were not disclosed.
IBM will establish a dedicated OpenAI practice within IBM Consulting and train and certify tens of thousands of consultants over the coming months, primarily by retraining existing employees. Training will cover OpenAI’s Codex, API, cybersecurity and consultative solution credentials. IBM will also create a team of specialized experts through OpenAI’s Partner Network.
IBM said it will integrate OpenAI’s latest models, including GPT-5.6, Codex and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting Advantage, its AI platform for consultants. The agreement also expands the companies’ cybersecurity collaboration by integrating OpenAI models with IBM Autonomous Security.
The partnership adds to IBM’s model-agnostic strategy, which combines its Granite models with third-party AI systems across its consulting and watsonx businesses. For OpenAI, it creates another channel to reach large corporate customers through a global technology and consulting provider.
Source: TechCrunch
