
IBM and OpenAI Forge Strategic Partnership to Embed Frontier AI Across Consulting Operations
IBM and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership on August 13, 2026, embedding OpenAI's frontier models, including GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting Advantage. The collaboration includes joint go-to-market initiatives, a dedicated OpenAI Practice staffed by thousands of consultants, and a focus on financial services, government, telecommunications, and retail. Three workstreams target legacy operations, application modernization, and cybersecurity, building on IBM's existing AI and security offerings.