Google and HP were in talks about building Google Now and a new Nexus device for business users.
According to reports, HP was in talks with Google to make a Nexus smartphone specifically aimed at business users. The device would incorporate several business-centric features, including high-end encryption.
A report by The Information says that HP and Google had been in talks over the last year about the enterprise Nexus device and were thinking of utilizing Google Now as a corporate tool. The plan was to make Google Now recognise enterprise-specific voice commands which would allow employees to easily find company info, like financial data or inventory data. Reportedly HP had encountered internal resistance from Google, particularly from Andy Rubin. Now, those talks have fallen through because Google was reported to be "noncommittal" on the deal.
It is possible that Google is planning to partner with another company and is still working on Google Now options for enterprise. After the Apple – IBM deal, it makes sense for Google to work on a powerful enterprise search product that could allow the tech giant to potentially gain new customers.
According to reports before announcing the deal with IBM, Apple had been in talks with HP for making a product dubbed 'Enterprise Siri'. The partnership could lead to a tremendous boost in Apple's enterprise sales. IBM will develop over a 100 industry specific native apps for the iPhone and iPad as a part of the deal for drawing new customers in industries like retail, banking, healthcare, travel and more.
IBM is offering Apple's iOS devices to its corporate customers and will provide free cloud storage, 24/7 assistance to enterprise customers and analytics services under a new AppleCare plan. The first apps are expected to roll out this quarter.
Also Read: Apple focuses on enterprise apps to push iPad sales in India
Source: Business Insider
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