OpenAI Acquires Ona - A Cloud Startup to Power "Codex"

OpenAI’s acquisition of Ona aims to strengthen Codex with secure, persistent cloud workspaces for enterprise AI coding.

12 Jun 2026 · 3:00 PM IST4 min read

AI coding agents operating across cloud infrastructure and data centers, representing OpenAI's acquisition of Ona to strengthen Codex capabilities.

Source: NewsBytes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ona and why did OpenAI acquire it?

Ona is a startup that builds secure, pre-configured cloud workspaces for AI agents. OpenAI acquired it to make Codex capable of handling longer, more complex tasks — safely inside a company's own cloud environment.

How will the OpenAI-Ona deal affect Codex users?

How does OpenAI acquiring Ona impact its rivalry with Anthropic?

Is OpenAI Codex free to use?

What is the difference between OpenAI Codex and ChatGPT?

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