<p>ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Today IBM /quotes/zigman/230066/quotes/nls/ibm IBM -0.53% is introducing new cloud and mobile-enabled social business software and service capabilities which will allow line of business executives to quickly move their business processes into the cloud to drive better decision making and increase productivity.</p><p>For example, using new mobile file synch capabilities, line of business leaders in sales can update a customer presentation on their iPad in real-time, incorporating feedback from a meeting that just ended. The executive can then synch the newest version into the cloud to ensure the entire team has access to the latest document. At the same time, customer service leaders can launch audio and video based desktop and mobile conferences to review the latest training materials with their global team in order to improve service to customers.</p><p>Social networking has had a profound effect on business and when combined with cloud delivery models and new mobile device capabilities it can radically transform an organization. By bringing social and mobile devices into the cloud, businesses have the opportunity to empower employees to work more effectively, collaboratively and securely from any location in order to create larger more effective global workforces.</p><p>"The one-two social and cloud combination has not only delivered an increase in productivity with our own workforce, but our clients are also reaping the benefits," said Pamela Webb, SVP, Business Services, SafeGuard World International, which provides globally managed payroll services. "The ability to actively engage and have real-time visibility to project progress in a secure environment really gives our clients confidence in both the implementation process and our organization."</p><p><a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ibm-extends-cloud-and-mobile-reach-with-new-social-business-offerings-that-empower-global-workforces-2013-09-18">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.4-traders.com/INTERNATIONAL-BUSINESS-MA-4828/news/International-Business-Machines-Corp--IBM-Extends-Cloud-and-Mobile-Reach-with-New-Social-Business-17278473/">INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. : IBM Extends Cloud and ...</a> (4-traders (press release))</p><p><a href="http://www.dividend.com/news/2013/ibm-announces-new-cloud-and-mobile-software-ibm/">IBM Announces New Cloud And Mobile Software (IBM)</a> (Dividend.com (blog))</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dESHJZWfkH-2gzMIXeBLbl_xY7cKM&ned=us">4 additional articles.</a></p>