IBM and OpenAI form strategic partnership for enterprise AI

IBM and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership to bring OpenAI's AI models and tools to more enterprise customers worldwide. The collaboration includes joint marketing of AI solutions tailored to specific industries including financial services, government, telecommunications, and retail. IBM will establish a dedicated practice within its consulting division to train thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies, with a focus on the Codex API, cybersecurity applications, and solution consulting. IBM plans to integrate OpenAI's latest models, including GPT-5.6, into its consulting platform to help clients deploy AI across business operations. The partnership reflects intensifying competition among AI providers for major corporate customers.