Mobile application development platform provider Kony has announced that it has updated its Kony Platform to support Apples iOS 5 upgrade. 

Kony says that its update deals with the various compatibility issues that have arisen since the launch of iOS 5, and allows Kony-built applications on previous versions of iOS to function smoothly. These additions enable enterprises to take full advantage of the new functionality within iOS 5 – such as iMessage and Reminders – without the headache of interoperability, says the company. 

“At Kony, we have always been committed to supporting all mobile devices and operating systems, without skipping on usability, experience or functionality,” says Raj Koneru, CEO of Kony Solutions. “We understand that it is critical for businesses to deliver a reliable, up to date service to their customers. This ensures that the evolving demands of our customers are met, and that they are always in the position to optimise revenue streams that could offer a competitive advantage.”

The Kony Platform allows clients to create and manage mobile applications for seven operating systems (iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, webOS, Symbian, and J2ME). 

“It is important to ensure our customers have a fully functional mobile service at all times, and that their experience is the best it can be,” says Jeff Dennes, chief digital officer for Huntington Bank, which worked with Kony to create its mobile portfolio. “The iOS 5 launch would have required us to have to change our priorities at Huntington had we not had Kony on board to ensure our applications would be ready for the updates.”