Apple and IBM Introduce Ten Business-Focused 'IBM MobileFirst' iOS Apps

following partnership announced on summer, apple , ibm have today introduced first in line of mobile business apps target wide range of industries , businesses. dubbed "ibm mobilefirst ios", suite of ten apps hopes "bring ibm's big data , analytics capabilities iphone , ipad users."

initial batch including apps focused on finance, air-travel, , banking industries, ibm confirmed few clients including citi, air canada, sprint, , banorte support mobilefirst program starting today.

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"what we're delivering aims directly @ new quest of business--smart technologies unlock new value @ intersection of big data , individual engagement," said bridget van kralingen, senior vice president, ibm global business services. "our collaboration combines ibm's industry expertise , unmatched position in enterprise computing, apple's legendary user experience , excellence in product design lift performance of new generation of business professionals."

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1 of ten apps, sales assist, retail-focused and, example, allows workers view customer profiles extensive back-history on previous purchases make informed suggestions tailored specific users. can check store's inventory, find missing in-store items, , ship items unavailable in-store customers @ home. there's 1 app grants pilots easier control on flight manifests , schedules, provides personalized in-flight services passengers, , multiple apps focused on banking , case advisers.

apps, built exclusively iphone , ipad, "are delivered in secure environment, embedded analytics , linked core enterprise processes." 2 companies ensure apps can developed , adjusted fit company, , once out in wild managed , upgraded cloud services provided ibm. apps highly secure well, , partners promise more apps "being continuously designed , developed" release in future.

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"this big step iphone , ipad in enterprise, , can't wait see exciting new ways organizations put ios devices work," said philip schiller, apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing. "the business world has gone mobile, , apple , ibm bringing world's best technology smartest data , analytics businesses redefine how work gets done."

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official websites of both apple , ibm provide deeper dive program extensive looks each of ten apps announced today.

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hoping best! apple needs increased foot in enterprise arena.

 

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