OpenAI Acquires Ona to Enable Persistent Cloud Execution for Codex

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OpenAI reached an agreement to acquire Ona, a startup specializing in secure cloud execution technology. This integration allows the Codex coding agent to perform longer-running tasks that persist even when a developer's laptop is closed. The technology also supports secure production agent deployments for organizations. Following the deal, the Ona team will join OpenAI's Codex group.

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We’ve reached an agreement to acquire @ona_hq. Its secure cloud execution technology will help Codex take on longer-running work, even when laptops are closed, and help more organizations deploy agents securely in production. After closing, Ona will join OpenAI’s Codex team.

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