On Friday, International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM)’s shares gained 1.39% to $173.67.
Japan Post Group, IBM and Apple declared a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for millions of Japanese senior citizens. Built on the global partnership Apple and IBM declared last year, the new initiative will deliver iPads with IBM-developed apps and analytics to connect millions of seniors with services, healthcare, community and their families.
After piloting iPads and apps custom developed for the elderly, Japan Post Group will expand the service in stages with the objective of counting 4 million to 5 million customers in Japan by 2020.
“We are joining with two of the world’s most respected leaders in technology to bring our elderly generation into the connected world, expand our businesses by deepening relationships, and discover new ways to strengthen the fabric of our society and economy,” said Taizo Nishimuro, CEO of Japan Post Group.
The initiative comprises:
- iPad and its intuitive built-in apps, capabilities and features counting FaceTime, Messages, Mail, Photos and iCloud Photo Sharing, along with access to rich content in the App Store, iTunes Store and iBooks Store. iOS 8, offering award-winning accessibility features, counting settings for low vision and hearing impaired users.
- Custom-built apps specifically for the elderly by IBM Global Business Services for reminders and alerts about medications, exercise and diet, together with direct access to community activities and supporting services such as grocery shopping and job matching.
- Exclusive cloud services of the IBM MobileFirst for iOS platform, for data integration and security, analytics, and administration of millions of devices; together with systems integration services and training for Japan Post Group employees.
- Pioneering text analytics and accessibility technologies, many invented in IBM Research - Tokyo, counting Japanese natural language analysis and tracking to guide seniors and make the experience more natural.
- The nationwide infrastructure of Japan Post Group and its ability to cover the “last mile” to virtually every citizen of Japan. In addition to 24,000 post offices and a workforce of 400,000, Japan Post Group has existing financial relationships with nearly all of the 115 million adults in Japan.
“This initiative has potential for global impact, as many countries face the challenge of supporting an aging population, and we are honored to be involved in supporting Japan’s senior citizens and assisting enrich their lives,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “iPad is incredibly intuitive, easy to use and has accessibility features built in, making it a perfect device for any generation to be connected and engaged.”
Next steps
Japan Post Group’s postal operations comprise the national Watch Over service. For a nominal monthly fee, Japan Post Group personnel check in on elderly customers and assure families about the well-being of their relatives. That service can now be extended and improved with iPad, complementing the in-person monitoring.
Japan Post Group will start the pilot service in the second half of this year, which will be offered in conjunction with the Watch Over service. The service will expand in stages, ultimately aiming to reach 4 million to 5 million customers in Japan by 2020.
International Business Machines Corporation provides information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. The company’s Global Technology Services segment provides IT infrastructure and business process services, such as outsourcing, processing, integrated technology, cloud, and technology support.
Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX)’s shares raised 1.39% to $85.58, during the last trading session on Friday.
Time Warner Inc(TWX), declared that Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Chairman and CEO John Martin will take part in the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit on Thursday, May 14, 2015, in New York, NY. Mr. Martin’s remarks are predictable to start at about 10:00 a.m. ET.
Time Warner Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Turner, Home Box Office, and Warner Bros. The Turner segment owns and operates a portfolio of cable television networks and related properties that offer entertainment, sports, kids, and news programming on television and digital platforms for consumers. It operates about 165 channels in 200 countries.
At the end of Friday’s trade, Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION)‘s shares dipped -0.05% to $28.32.
On April 22, Zions Bancorporation (ZION), will hold the company’s meeting of shareholders on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. MDT. The meeting will be held at Zions Bancorporation headquarters, One South Main Street, 18th Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Zions Bancorporation, a financial holding company, provides a range of banking and related services in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The company offers community banking services, such as small and medium-sized business and corporate banking; commercial and residential development, construction, and term lending; retail banking; treasury cash administration and related products and services; and residential mortgage servicing and lending.
McGraw Hill Financial Inc (NYSE:MHFI), ended its Friday’s trading session with -0.08% loss, and closed at $104.22.
Chip Merritt, Vice President of Investor Relations for McGraw Hill Financial (MHFI), will present at the Jefferies 2015 Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in Florida on May 12. Mr. Merritt is planned to speak from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
McGraw Hill Financial, Inc. provides benchmarks and ratings, analytics, data, and research services for the capital, commodities, and commercial markets worldwide. It operates in four segments: Standard & Poors Ratings Services (S&P Ratings), S&P Capital IQ, S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJ Indices), and Commodities & Commercial (C&C). The S&P Ratings segment provides credit ratings, research, and analytics to the investors, corporations, governments, municipalities, commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and other debt issuers.
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