IBM and Apple have unveiled the first results of their enterprise IT partnership: 10 mobile applications aimed at businesses in six industries as well as government users.

The apps bring IBM’s strength in big data and analysis to Apple’s iPad and iPhone mobile devices, the companies said Wednesday.

The apps target users in the banking, retail, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and airline industries. One of the apps, for example, allows a flight crew to personalize a passenger’s in-flight experience. An app targeted at the banking industry allows a financial advisor to remotely access and manage a client’s portfolio so they can provide consulting in venues outside of an office. Police officers can use iPhones to view video feeds from crime scenes with an app for law enforcement. Customers using the apps include Air Canada, Sprint and financial and banking services firm Citi, according to the release.

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