Apple and IBM join forces to create business applications on iOS

Under the new agreement, once and hated rival Steve Jobs, IBM will create for Apple more than 100 business applications running exclusively on iOS. Both corporations will only benefit from such a transaction. In addition to creating programs for corporate customers, Apple has access to the super-secure "cloud" services and permit IBM to sell their devices.

"This co-operation takes the best from Apple and IBM. There will be no competition. Exceptionally mutual trust. Our companies complement each other perfectly, and customers will benefit from this union "

Tim Cook

According to the "apple" blog 9to5macTonight, Tim Cook, Apple sent a letter to employees, in which he spoke about the deal. According to him, the alliance with IBM will bring a "legendary ease of use and unique integration software with the" iron "in the corporate segment of the applications."

"People want to use the iPhone and iPad everywhere, but they need confidence in the security of transmitted data. We will work in areas such as "cloud" technologies, gadgets, management, security, analytics, integration with other devices "

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For Apple cooperation is beneficial that the company will be able to win a large share of the corporate market. The IBM, in turn, will be able to meet the needs of its customers, who are asking to create more services on mobile devices.

Wait, this is no longer IBM, as iBM some.