Why the Apple-IBM deal matters<article>
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Apple’s partnership with IBM to tackle the mobile enterprise could have lasting ramifications for both companies—as well as for rivals Google, Microsoft and BlackBerry. It could also make life a lot easier for IT staff at large enterprises.</p><p>
Apple and IBM
announced an “exclusive” deal on Tuesday in which IBM will build a new line of enterprise-specific apps from the ground up for Apple’s iOS, aimed at companies in retail, health care, transportation and other industries.</p><p>
IBM will create “unique cloud services” for iOS, including tools for security, analytics and device management. It will also resell iPhones and iPads to its corporate customers, and Apple will roll out new support services for businesses.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2454700/why-the-appleibm-deal-matters.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Why the Apple-IBM deal matters
