Apple, Cisco join forces for enterprise iOS stakes

Apple and Cisco have announced a partnership to create a fast lane for iOS business users.

Under the alliance the two technology giants say they are optimising Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps, integrating iPhone with Cisco enterprise environments and providing unique collaboration on iPhone and iPad.

“iOS is the world’s best mobile platform, and nearly every Fortune 500 and Global 500 company today has put iOS at the center of their mobile strategy,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone and iPad have become essential tools for the modern workforce and are changing the way work gets done. Together with Cisco, we believe we can give businesses the tools to maximize the potential of iOS and help employees become even more productive using the devices they already love.”

[blockquote right=”pull-right” cite=”Tim Cook, CEO of Apple”]“iPhone and iPad have become essential tools for the modern workforce and are changing the way work gets done. Together with Cisco, we believe we can give businesses the tools to maximize the potential of iOS and help employees become even more productive using the devices they already love.”[/blockquote]

“Ninety-five percent of companies in the Fortune 500 count on Cisco Collaboration and Cisco networks to help their teams be more productive,” said Cisco Executive Chairman John Chambers. “Through this engineering and go-to- market partnership, we’re offering our joint customers the ability to seamlessly extend that awesome Cisco environment to their favorite Ios devices. Together, we’re going to help teams achieve higher levels of productivity and effectiveness.”

Under the plan, Cisco networks and iOS devices will be optimised so that they work together more efficiently and reliably with the goal of providing users with greater performance.