IBM and Microsoft introduce Imagine Enterprise for industry AI agents
🤖 IBM and Microsoft announced Imagine Enterprise, a platform for building, running and governing industry-specific AI agents.
It combines IBM Consulting’s collection of more than 6,000 agents and assets with Microsoft AI, data, identity, security and cloud technologies. Initial industry frameworks cover financial services, insurance and retail.
The companies describe integration with existing enterprise systems, governance and observability, plus forward-deployed engineering for qualifying engagements.
Clients can engage IBM Consulting to deploy and operate the platform, co-innovate on enterprise implementations, or use available self-management options.
Potential frameworks for additional industries are described as future expansion, rather than current availability.
Partner briefing
- What it is
IBM and Microsoft announced the Imagine Enterprise agentic platform.
- What’s changing
IBM Consulting agents and industry assets are combined with Microsoft technologies and engineering support for qualifying engagements.
- Why it matters
The platform connects enterprise data and processes with governed agents; initial industry scope and engagement qualifications remain explicit.
- Who it affects
Enterprises, particularly regulated organizations, working with IBM Consulting on industry-specific AI deployments.