OpenAI ranks among the top four preferred investment suppliers for IT leaders

According to the 2025 IT Priorities Report released by Flexera, OpenAI has made its debut on the list and ranks fourth among suppliers in which IT leaders plan to invest heavily, tied with Oracle and only behind Microsoft, Google, and AWS. The report is based on a survey of 800 IT leaders from the United States, UK, Germany, and Australia. It shows that 37% of respondents plan to allocate more budget to OpenAI next year. OpenAI has gained a competitive edge in AI consulting through its ability for enterprise collaboration and customized AI solutions. In addition, 42% of leaders believe that AI integration is key to future business development. Recently, OpenAI's valuation reached $157 billion; it previously raised $6 billion through financing from investors including Microsoft and Nvidia.