OpenAI launches a $150M partner network for enterprise adoption

OpenAI launched the OpenAI Partner Network to help organizations move from AI pilots to production deployments through systems integrators, consultancies, technology firms, and data specialists. The company is investing $150 million in the ecosystem and aims to train and enable 300,000 certified consultants by the end of 2026. OpenAI cited early partner-led outcomes including Paychex reducing wait time by 80% and human-reviewed effort time by 30% for a mission-critical payroll workflow. The program also introduces Select, Advanced, and Elite tiers, planned specializations for Codex, cybersecurity, and agents, and a pilot that connects partner practitioners with OpenAI's forward-deployed engineering teams.

Key details: Published June 14, 2026, $150 million ecosystem investment, Targeting 300,000 certified consultants by the end of 2026, Paychex reported 80% lower wait time and 30% lower human-reviewed effort.

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