Sophisticated Apple OS Applications to Add Value in the Enterprise Mobility

Apple and IBM have joined forces to develop business-grade iOS apps, which could have big repercussions for the iPad, developers and the future of enterprise. But what does it all mean? How important is enterprise to Apple? And is there any truth to the rumour that Apple is developing a bigger iPad Pro with enterprise users in mind?

The year 2014 was a productive one for mobile application developers and the people who download and use their apps. Last year saw triple-digit growth in both the numbers of applications and the number of developers creating them for two of the leading app stores, according to new report from appFigures.

The iPhone became the leading smartphone in enterprises- pretty much by accident. Apple made a great consumer phone, so enterprise employees BYOD 'ed their iPhones straight into enterprise dominance. Over time, Apple added enterprise-friendly features here and there, but nothing major. Until now...

In a major development, Apple and IBM now team up in a strategic partnership to offer huge enterprise mobility solutions. Together, they are likely to take enterprise mobility to the next level, where data meet engagement. The move will see IBM transfer over 150 of their enterprise and IT apps and tools to Apple platforms natively.

Enterprises should leverage benefits of Apple Devices high demand in market and build powerful sleek and user friendly applications for consumers that helps in profitability.

In the seven years since the first iPhone and Apple's then-new mobile operating system arrived, iOS has morphed from a consumer-centric OS into one with a wealth of enterprise-worthy features. Ground-breaking as it was, iOS didn't originally support third-party apps and offered no management or security functions.

Gone are the days when an application could get away with an interface designed to meet just the basic functional needs of its customers. Mobile apps and their usability have changed the way consumers expect technology to operate in their personal as well as professional lives leading to the consumerization of IT in the enterprise.

Market trends and analysis reveals that Apple Smartphones and Tablets are becoming first choice in the market. Alongside they are also updating iOS with new enterprise friendly features and fixes that helps in business productivity.