Venerable computer giant IMB this week unveiled its first ever Mobile Foundation.
The foundation is billed as a comprehensive portfolio of software and services designed to help organizations capitalize on the proliferation of mobile environments — including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Building on its recent acquisition of Worklight, the new foundation further expands IBM’s strategy to provide clients with a mobile platform that spans application development, integration, security and management.
According to details provided in Monday’s formal announcement, the IBM Mobile Foundation is targeting a $22 billion market opportunity that is expected to grow to $36 billion in the next three years.
“In an IBM survey of more than 700 CIOs,” IBM says, “three quarters said they are embracing a mobile strategy because a flexible workplace delivers a 20 percent improvement in employee productivity.”
To that end, the new IBM Mobile Foundation offers organizations the following core capabilities:
- Connect Cloud & Mobile Environments
- Build and Connect Mobile Applications
- Manage and Secure Mobile Environments
- Extend Existing Capabilities and Capitalize on New Business Opportunities
“It’s no secret that throughout the last decade, the most successful organizations have been quick to leverage new technology for business advantage,” said Marie Wieck, General Manager, IBM Application and Integration Middleware. “Over this time, we have evolved our market-leading portfolio to meet our client’s needs to extend their reach through new channels like mobile and cloud computing. Our latest offerings are yet another step in this direction and will provide customers with everything they need to support mobile devices in their business and use them to transform the way they interact with customers, partners and employees.”