Apple is teaming with Cisco Systems in a strategic partnership to sell more iPhones and iPads to business customers. “Under terms of the agreement, negotiated directly between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Cisco Chairman John Chambers, Cisco said it will optimize how its networking gear runs with iOS devices, and the two companies will collaborate on products and services,” according to Re/code. The deal could help steer Apple devices toward becoming “the preferred mobile platform with enterprise customers” (iPads could use the boost in sales). Apple struck a similar deal last summer with IBM to develop mobile software and devices.