IBM releases enhanced Lotus SW solutions

BANGALORE: IBM India has released an array of Lotus software products that support new ways of working based on rapid advances in IT and connectivity. The new products from IBM under the Lotus brand are Lotus Notes and Domino 6, Sametime 3, QuickPlace 3 and LearningSpace - Virtual Classroom.

The increased security features of the mail solution in Lotus Notes 6 helps fight distractions such as spam. Lotus Sametime 3 support of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateway helping users to communicate across supported IM communities. Lotus QuickPlace 3 features enhanced collaboration functionality such as Sametime's presence awareness.

Lotus LearningSpace enables the use of real-time communication between instructors and learners, thus helping to significantly improve the e-learning experience.

"Today's working environment is a dynamic workplace, enabling employees to collaborate in realtime, no matter what application they are working in. The enhanced collaboration capabilities will benefit both organizations and their employees as they will be empowered to achieve more with less, helping to the ultimate return on investment," said IBM Corporation, Vice President, Messaging Solutions, Lotus, Ken Bisconti.

"IBM marries technology with real business value. We understand how to use technology for business transformation; we've helped thousands of customers, we've done it ourselves, " said IBM India, Country Manager, Lotus, Pradeep Nair. "IBM has people, skills and technologies to help you build the IT infrastructure, reduce costs and gain competitive business advantage".