SAN FRANCISCO (Feb 24, 2026) — OpenAI has unveiled the Frontier Alliance, a massive multi-year partnership with consulting titans Accenture, BCG, Capgemini, and McKinsey & Company. The move is designed to shift corporate AI from experimental pilots to full-scale, autonomous “agentic” workflows.
The Frontier Platform
The alliance centers on OpenAI’s new Frontier platform, a specialized layer that allows businesses to:
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Build & Govern: Create and supervise AI agents that handle complex tasks.
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Connect Systems: Link disparate data across sales, customer support, and software development.
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Scale Operations: Embed AI into everyday workflows rather than keeping it isolated in chat interfaces.
A New Consulting Model
Unlike traditional software licenses, this partnership embeds OpenAI’s forward-deployed engineers directly within consulting teams.
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Certified Practices: Each consulting firm will establish dedicated OpenAI-certified practice groups.
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Direct Integration: Teams will work together to redesign client workflows and manage the organizational change required for AI adoption.
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Insider Access: Partners will receive early access to OpenAI’s product roadmaps and technical resources.
The Race for Enterprise Dominance
With enterprises already making up 40% of OpenAI’s business, the company aims to push that figure to 50% by the end of 2026. By partnering with the “Big Four” of consulting, OpenAI is positioning itself against rivals like Google and Anthropic, arguing that its platform allows companies to upgrade existing systems without a total overhaul.
