IBM announced in its “World of Watson” in Las Vegas event, which aims to combine the technology of cognitive computing “Watson” with their enterprise applications for iOS MobileFirst.
Watson is a computer system analysis of depth data based on the cloud and natural language which use limited, previously seen in analysis services in the cloud to the Enterprise versions of HealthKit and Apple ResearchKit.
Apple and IBM collaborated for the first time on the MobileFirst initiative for iOS in 2014 in an attempt to create business solutions built around the Apple mobile platform. By the deployment of Watson to the MobileFirst program, IBM hopes to fit Watson to integrate perfectly with the application itself from Apple (Siri) voice and allow business users to develop the API of Watson for their own specific needs.
The general manager of the Association of Apple and IBM, Mahmoud Naghshineh, described the vision of the two companies in a press release.
“Apple and IBM is have established makes more than two years to define the market of the mobility business, ensuring that them professional finally could enjoy in the work the same experience that had arrived to wait as consumers.” This is leading us to a new level by combining the power of Watson with new iOS 10 voice service. Combinations and possibilities are practically endless “.”
An example of the benefits of the integration is the Passenger + application, that is when it is reinforced with Watson allows the flight attendants to offer a more personal and relevant customer service, while in-flight personnel can learn in advance if travelers prefer seats with some priority and if they have a food or drink favorite , for example, allowing that the crew’s cabin customize them services tailored for the passenger.
Under the continuous association with Apple, IBM has made the sale of iOS devices to corporate customers and the creation of a wide range of applications focused on the company, tailored to industries such as retail, health, banking, travel services, transportation and more.
In related news, it was revealed last week that IBM had made serious savings by replacing the computers to start using Apple Macs, in another sign of mutually beneficial partnership between the two companies.
