IBM to Launch Range of iPad Enterprise Apps

[Maura]

AppleInsider reports that IBM is to launch a line of Mobile First enterprise apps. The news came via Apple CEO Tim Cook, who talked about working with IBM to create new business apps for iPad during last night’s earnings conference call with analysts.

“We forged a landmark partnership with IBM to provide a new generation of Mobile enterprise applications designed with our products’ legendary ease of use and backed by IBM’s cloud services and data analytics,” said Cook in his opening comments.

"Our partnership aims to redefine the way work gets done, address key industry mobility challenges, and spark true mobile led business change. Developer teams have been working closely to develop the first wave of Mobile First solutions and these solutions will be ready for customers beginning next month, across six sectors: banking, government, insurance, retail, travel and transportation, and telecommunications."

Apple CFO Luca Maestri added “we continue to see strong momentum in enterprise for iPad. Organizations around the world continue to deploy, manage and develop amazing in-house apps for iPad.”

Source: http://appleinsider.com/articles/14...aches-90-percent-tablet-share-in-us-education