My IBM Log in Contact IBM Consulting
Cloud application development consulting services

Cloud application development consulting services

Cloud application development means build once, iterate rapidly and deploy anywhere
Maximize the value of hybrid cloud IBV cloud mastery report
Man in storehouse taking notes
Cloud strategy drives your cloud journey

Cloud strategy drives your cloud journey

Cloud native applications deliver faster time to market, higher scalability, simpler management, and reduced costs through containerization, microservices, automation, and DevOps practices. IBM Consulting®’s application development services are centered on co-creation and co-execution, assisted with reference architectures, tools and accelerators, virtual delivery models, and industry solutions supporting multicloud environments.

These offerings include mobile application development services for iOS and Android, enabling businesses to create cross-platform apps that improve user experience and meet evolving business needs. By using frameworks, APIs, backend systems, and programming languages like Java and JavaScript, IBM® delivers cutting-edge solutions aimed at functionality, high performance, and real-time responsiveness.

IBM named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services IBM named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services
Capabilities

Capabilities

Speed execution with IBM Consulting Advantage for Cloud Transformation

A platform designed specifically to help businesses accelerate cloud adoption with consistent and predictable outcomes so they can navigate with certainty.

By using automation, containerization, and SaaS-based solutions, organizations can streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency aligned with business goals.

Learn more about IBM Consulting Advantage for Cloud Transformation
Transform your operating model  

Co-create using the IBM Garage approach, which outlines how to implement practices that will elevate your workforce, introduce new workflows, and create new operating models using a single, seamless, end-to-end process.

This helps teams adopt modern development processes while ensuring compatibility across enterprise applications and software solutions.

Explore IBM Garage Methodology
Improve application quality with reference architectures  

IBM has developed reference architectures and design patterns that provide prescriptive guidance and accelerate development with reduced risk and improved quality.

These architectures support frontend and backend compatibility, ensuring high-quality custom software.

Learn about reference architecture
Use cases

Use cases

Transform customer experience

Provide a superior customer experience and increase technical agility with open and portable applications deployable on any cloud, improving time-to-market and customer response.

By using APIs, IoT solutions, and scalable web app frameworks, businesses can enhance ecommerce platforms and deliver tailored digital customer experiences.

Elevate your workforce

Introduce new ways of working through co-creation, work practices, and training programs to upskill and reskill.

Development teams can adopt modern tools such as DevOps pipelines, machine learning capabilities, React Native frameworks, cloud-native solutions, and project management methodologies to enhance collaboration and drive innovation.

Lower your application cost

Improve the cloud application development process by utilizing automated testing and deployment tools to reduce the cost of building new applications.

Whether creating solutions for startups or modernizing healthcare enterprise systems, organizations can achieve cost-effective outcomes while maintaining high-quality standards.

Hybrid by design

Hybrid by design

Framework designed to help organizations achieve accelerated, low-risk migration, modernization and innovation, while driving business value, productivity and cost reduction. Learn more Register for an exclusive workshop
IBM was pivotal in helping us work in a different way. I think we even surprised ourselves on how fast we could put the app into customers' hands Jason Hobbs Senior Manager, Application Development, American Airlines
Related solutions

Related solutions

Hybrid cloud strategy and architecture consulting services

We work with you to determine the right cloud strategy, operating model, roadmap and ecosystem.

Learn more about IBM Consulting Advantage for Cloud Transformation
Transform your operating model  

Our application modernization methodology, powered by Redhat, helps you execute a seamless cloud migration and modernization that is secure, cost-effective and agile.

Explore IBM Garage Methodology
Improve application quality with reference architectures  

Our hybrid cloud management capabilities remove the complexity of managing applications across clouds, improving ROI and freeing up resources to innovate.

Learn about reference architecture
Next steps
Newsletters

Receive a monthly newsletter that delivers thoughtful insights on emerging trends.

Sign up now
Career opportunities

Join our team of dedicated, innovative people who are bringing positive change to work and the world. 

Explore