S&P Global and IBM have announced a partnership to integrate IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate agentic framework into S&P Global’s product offerings, beginning with supply chain management. The collaboration is intended to provide businesses with artificial intelligence-powered tools that address challenges in global supply chains.
The companies will offer solutions aimed at improving insight and visibility for clients through the use of AI agents, combining data from procurement, trade, country, and supplier risk domains. S&P Global also plans to develop new AI agents for IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate Agent Catalog using its proprietary data and analytics. These agents are expected to help speed up decision-making in supply chain management. Additionally, there are plans to expand the integration of IBM’s AI technology into other risk intelligence services within S&P Global’s Market Intelligence division.
“Partnering with IBM will elevate the AI-driven capabilities we offer to our customers in the supply chain space,” said Saugata Saha, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer of S&P Global. “By integrating IBM’s innovative AI capabilities with S&P Global’s distinctive data and analytics offerings, we are creating an exciting combination that is set to advance actionable insights and streamline workflows. Our goal with this collaboration is to empower organizations in improving procurement strategies, managing risks, and making informed decisions – ultimately driving greater efficiency in a changing market.”
Rob Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President of IBM stated: “Supply chains have become increasingly global and complex, and AI agents can help businesses restore control. Combining IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate AI capabilities with S&P Global’s supply chain data allows agents to connect data to action, streamlining processes and quickly adapting to help optimize performance. Our collaboration with S&P Global will expand to leveraging agentic AI to improve other core business functions such as finance, procurement and insurance.”
S&P Global’s supply chain solution is part of its Risk & Valuation Services portfolio within the Market Intelligence division. This suite offers differentiated data, valuations, analytics, and market expertise designed to identify risk exposures and enhance transparency for clients globally. The company aims to deliver “AI-Ready” data for machine learning applications through its Enterprise Data Organization.
Kensho—S&P Global’s AI innovation hub—is working on developing trusted enterprise-focused AI agents as part of the company’s broader vision for agentic artificial intelligence.
IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate serves as a unified platform that coordinates AI agents across business operations. In May 2025, IBM launched the Agent Catalog within watsonx Orchestrate—a central hub featuring over 500 pre-built agents from both IBM and its partners—allowing users easier access to a variety of automation tools.
Both companies noted that statements about their future direction or intent may change or be withdrawn without notice.
