iOS ups lead over Android among business users, report says

(Credit: Citrix)

iOS continues to be the preferred platform in the business world, at least according to a report released yesterday by Citrix.

Looking specifically at business customers who use its cloud-based management software, Citrix found that iOS was No. 1 with 58 percent adoption. Android took second place with a 35 percent share, followed by Window Mobile with only 7 percent. Among all deployed iOS devices using Citrix's sofware, iPads accounted for 53 percent and iPhones for 46 percent.

iOS actually showed a two-percentage point gain from the last quarter, while Android's share dipped by two points. iOS remained dominant throughout the world. However, Android's share in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa shot up 11 points to 36 percent, while iOS's share fell 13 points to to 43 percent.

iOS was the most popular platform among businesses that deal with customers one-on-one, such as retail stores and restaurants. The biggest adopters of iOS proved to be energy companies, legal firms, and insurance agencies.

Android was tops with less customer-facing industries, such as communications services, healthcare, and transportation. But Android also saw increased adoption in the non-profit and education markets.

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