IBM Unveils Major Initiatives for Wireless E-Business

Strategic Insights -

IBM has announced a series of major initiatives designed to make the wireless Web ready for e-business. The company is partnering with leading industry players, including Cisco, Ericsson, Intel, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Symbian, and others, to develop and deploy new mobile solutions for e-business. These initiatives include key business partnerships, integrated products and services, and new customers working with IBM to pioneer breakthrough mobile e-business applications and services.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM has partnered with Nokia, Motorola, and Cisco to provide the foundation for new wireless data services for businesses.
  • The company is working with Ericsson to create wireless applications for Ericsson's advanced communicator class devices.
  • IBM has partnered with Palm, Inc. to deploy enterprise applications based on the Palm platform to IBM's customers.
  • The company has also announced partnerships with Symbian and Intel to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions for mobile e-business on their industry-leading platforms.
  • IBM has developed the WebSphere Everyplace Suite, a new server software that combines the necessary "software ingredients" required to easily develop, manage, and deliver applications to a variety of devices.
  • The company has already helped over 200 customers extend e-business to a new generation of mobile devices.
  • IBM has been chosen as the primary technology and services provider for a $1 billion project to create the world's first living laboratory for the Wireless Internet.

Statistics:

  • IBM is working with over 20 industry partners to develop and deploy new mobile solutions for e-business.
  • The company has announced partnerships with leading industry players, including Cisco, Ericsson, Intel, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Symbian, and others.
  • IBM has developed the WebSphere Everyplace Suite, a new server software that combines the necessary "software ingredients" required to easily develop, manage, and deliver applications to a variety of devices.
  • The company has already helped over 200 customers extend e-business to a new generation of mobile devices.
  • IBM has been chosen as the primary technology and services provider for a $1 billion project to create the world's first living laboratory for the Wireless Internet.
  • The company plans to establish a joint solutions center with Motorola to create a flexible framework for developing and accessing wireless applications and services.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "IBM Announces Major Initiatives for Wireless E-Business," March 13, 2000
  • Company Website, IBM, "IBM Unveils WebSphere Everyplace Suite for Delivering Solutions for Mobile e-business"
  • News Release, "IBM Partners with Nokia to Enable Network Operators to Offer Wireless E-business Services"
  • News Release, "IBM and Motorola Announce Intent to Create Open, Scalable Offering for Wireless Data Services"
  • News Release, "IBM and Cisco Announce Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Wireless Networks"
  • News Release, "IBM and Intel Announce Partnership to Further Development of Wireless Internet Technology"
  • News Release, "IBM Partners with Palm, Inc. to Deploy Enterprise Applications Based on the Palm Platform"
  • News Release, "IBM and Symbian Announce Plan to Open Joint Development Center in Japan"