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Como is a global app-creation platform company that provides a do-it-yourself platform for businesses to design and create their own applications. The platform is capable of creating apps for iPhones, iPads,Android phones and tablets, and the Amazon Kindle Fire. Como is attributed as the first company to offer industry-specific DIY templates in an app creation platform. Como has offices in both New York City and Israel and was voted one of the 14 Best App Makers of 2014 by Business News Daily.

History
Como was founded in 2010 launching its app creation platform during a time when DIY app creation was in its infancy. Como was originally part of Conduit's mobile business unit but was launched as a separate company with the release of its Como Console app creation platform.

In June 2014, Como entered into a partnership with Booker, a New York City based software company that develops, markets, and supports cloud-based management systems for service oriented businesses. The partnership allowed existing Booker clients to automatically generate mobile applications with Como's platform by using their existing Booker profiles. As of September 2014, Como has been used to build more than one million mobile applications at a rate of approximately 4,500 new apps per day. It was also listed as one of the biggest Facebook advertisers in 2014 according to Bloomberg Businessweek and has offices in both New York City and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Products and services
Como's platform, known as the Como Console, is an app creation platform. It is a DIY platform and allows companies the ability to create apps specific to their industry, including music, events, restaurants, education, photography, and blogging. An example of industry specific features includes the ability of restaurants to allow customers to book a table using its app through other apps such as OpenTable and Urbanspoon, create and customize menus, and allow for takeout ordering through its app. The platform was also updated in 2014 to include in-app mobile payments and online ordering.

Como provides app distribution and management services for companies in addition to DIY app creation. Paid pricing for creating an app with the platform includes the submission of the app to the Apple, Android, and Amazon app stores. Its app marketing services include app promotion both online and offline, including advertising campaigns on Facebook, in-store promotions, and print materials.

Awards and recognition
Como was given a BestinBiz award in 2013 and was voted one of the 14 Best App Makers of 2014 by Business News Daily.