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IBM finalizes its acquisition of Varicent Software, a provider of analytics software for compensation and sales performance management.

Apple Inc. : IBM permits employees to use their Apple iPhones while on the job, but blocks the Siri function on the company's internal networks.

Financial terms will not be disclosed. Varicent's software automates and analyzes data across sales, finance, human resources and IT departments to uncover trends and improve sales performance and operations.

International Business Machines Corp. has revealed improvements to its SmartCloud Services, and reported new customers and partners which exhibit IBM SmartCloud's position as a leading enterprise cloud platform for business.

The analytics software has enhanced Santam's fraud detection capabilities and also enabled faster payouts for legitimate claims.

International Business Machines Corp. CEO Ginni Rometty says that her company will continue its drive towards higher value markets and retain its concentration on longer-term growth through its 2015 financial trajectory, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The analytics software has enhanced Santam's fraud detection capabilities and also enabled faster payouts for legitimate claims.