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IBM said it has joined OpenAI’s Elite partner tier and will integrate OpenAI tools such as GPT-5.6, Codex and ChatGPT Work into IBM Consulting Advantage. IBM expects thousands of consultants to receive partner certifications and to support enterprise deployments across regulated industries. IBM shares fell about 1.2% Friday morning, and the article cites GF Value of $241.98 versus $234.74 on Aug. 14.

IBM and OpenAI announced a partnership to help government and enterprises deploy secure AI. IBM will launch a dedicated OpenAI Practice and integrate OpenAI’s GPT-5.6, Codex and ChatGPT Work into IBM Consulting Advantage. The deal also covers application modernization and AI risk management using IBM Autonomous Security. A 2026 FedCiv Summit will discuss related federal AI priorities.

IBM said it partnered with OpenAI to bring OpenAI frontier models to enterprise customers across industries. The companies will create an OpenAI unit inside IBM Consulting to train thousands of consultants on AI and cybersecurity. OpenAI models including GPT-5.6 and tools like Codex and ChatGPT Work will be integrated into IBM Consulting Advantage. Terms were not disclosed.

IBM said it will partner with OpenAI to embed OpenAI frontier models and products like Codex and ChatGPT into IBM Consulting Advantage, and expand their cybersecurity collaboration. The deal includes industry-specific offerings for sectors including financial services and government, plus a dedicated OpenAI practice and certified consultants. Focus areas include business transformation, legacy modernization, and security.

IBM said it is partnering with OpenAI to help enterprises deploy secure AI across core functions such as finance, procurement, customer service and HR. IBM will embed OpenAI frontier models, including GPT-5.6, Codex and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting Advantage and launch an OpenAI Practice to train consultants. The firms will also expand cybersecurity work via IBM Autonomous Security.

IBM said it will partner with OpenAI to market OpenAI models and tools to enterprise customers via IBM Consulting. Terms were not disclosed. IBM will create an OpenAI practice, train and certify tens of thousands of consultants, and integrate OpenAI models including GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work into IBM Consulting Advantage. IBM also cited prior AI alliances and its revised 2026 revenue outlook.

IBM and OpenAI announced a partnership to scale enterprise AI adoption and security. IBM Consulting will use OpenAI’s partner network to deploy specialized engineers for clients in sectors including financial services, government, telecoms and retail. The deal embeds OpenAI frontier models (including GPT-5.6) into IBM’s AI platform and expands cybersecurity work via OpenAI’s Daybreak program.

Yonsei University said it will replace its IBM Eagle quantum processor with IBM’s Nighthawk QPU at its Songdo campus in November 2026, citing Leigh syndrome research goals. The upgrade targets identifying the disease mechanism, with Yonsei claiming Fugaku would take 48 years for the same work. The article also discusses Nighthawk’s square-lattice connectivity versus heavy-hex Eagle and notes Q-CTRL findings on crosstalk effects.

IBM said it joined OpenAI’s Elite Partner Tier under a strategic partnership to bring OpenAI models into IBM Consulting Advantage. IBM will integrate GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work, jointly develop industry solutions, and combine IBM security services with OpenAI capabilities. IBM plans an “OpenAI Practice” unit of thousands of consultants and engineers.

Investing.com reports IBM shares rose 1.1% pre-open after IBM announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to embed OpenAI models, including GPT-5.6, Codex and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting Advantage. IBM will create an OpenAI Practice and focus on workflow modernization and cybersecurity. The article cites prior Q2 2026 adjusted EPS $2.93 vs $3.01 and revenue $17.16B vs $17.86B.