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Lotus knows

  • what you need to know.

    From email that connects your inbox to corporate data and live Web 2.0 content, to mashup applications customized around your business needs, to our web-based platform that lets you collaborate in the cloud, Lotus knows how to help you and your team work smarter and faster. Explore lotusknows.com and see how others are getting the most out of Lotus. Or get started with a trial today.

  • you should bring an umbrella to the meeting.

    Lotus Notes® connects your inbox and schedule to the things you need to know, like weather updates for destinations.

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  • that the people on flight #37 will be late for the holiday dinner.

    The Lotus Notes live text feature recognizes patterns of text in your Lotus documents, then pulls related data from the web. So you can view someone's flight status in an email without ever having to open a separate browser.

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  • the zip code for Hell (Michigan, of course).

    Lotus Notes lets you embed widgets that can search for anything from your flight status to zip codes, so whatever information you're looking for is available when you need it.

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  • there’s something you should read in today’s Business section.

    Lotus Notes provides a flexible platform that lets you connect email with your favorite RSS feeds, so you can stay informed about all of the things that are important to you.

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  • that sometimes 36 emails is just one conversation.

    Lotus Notes groups all related emails into a single conversation, so you never have to waste time sorting through an endless inbox again. 


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  • if you have something more important to do right now.

    Lotus Notes lets you merge multiple calendars into one place, so you can keep track of your business and personal schedule all within a single view.

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  • mashups.

    With IBM® Mashup Center, you can combine data feeds to create useful widgets and mashups and share them with your colleagues. So everyone benefits from one person’s insight.

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  • how to make your own app.

    Create your own custom mini applications to better suit your business needs with simple drag-and-drop functionality.

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  • how to share.

    With the Lotus® Community Catalog of Mashups, widgets, and feeds you can easily share, rank, and search for all the latest mashup assets from your Lotus community.

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  • where to put that mashup.

    With IBM Mashup Center you can produce live reports and send them across your company as a simple URL, eliminating static out-of-date reports, and speeding up the time it would normally take you to prepare and assemble a presentation.

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  • that the world is getting smaller.

    LotusLive™ brings collaboration and social networking capabilities online. So it doesn't matter if your team works on different floors or on different continents. They still have all the right tools needed to work together.

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  • how to have a meeting in the cloud.

    LotusLive, our online collaboration service, provides access to Lotus collaboration tools through your browser. So you or anyone else on your team can use the ''cloud'' as an excellent place to get things done.

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  • sharing a taxi can be awkward, but sharing desktops is awesome.

    With LotusLive, you can share your desktop with your co-workers. So you can collaborate securely while keeping everybody, literally, on the same page.

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  • the closest place to meet your client is 17 inches away.

    Lotus online meetings and events help you collaborate with colleagues near and far, without the hassle of airports or traffic.

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  • that every computer is a phone in disguise.

    With Lotus Sametime® you can save on expensive cell phone roaming charges and international calls by using your computer's microphone and speakers to make calls.

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  • the dial-in number.

    Eliminate the headache of having to organize a conference call. With the Lotus Sametime click-to-conference feature you can select multiple names from your contact list, inbox, or document, and simply click to add them to a call.

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  • when you're available for a chat.

    With Lotus Sametime Unified Telephony and online presence, you can see if your coworkers are on the phone or in a meeting, where they are, and what device they're using, so you always know when the best time to contact them is.

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  • how to find you.

    Never worry about missing an important call again. With Lotus you can have a single, unified phone number that allows incoming calls to be automatically routed to whatever phone you choose.

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  • who knows.

    Lotus Connections lets you share and tag your bookmarks of relevant documents, discussions, and websites so they’re easily accessible to your whole team. Which means everyone can spend more time working without interruption and less time tracking down information.

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  • good ideas come from open networks.

    Lotus Connections lets you and your team use social networking tools like discussion forums, file sharing and wikis to collaborate more efficiently online. So great thinking doesn’t stay locked behind closed doors.

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  • who can help you with that.

    Lotus Connections makes it easy to find colleagues with a particular skill set and collaborate with them online. So you can find the right people, whether they’re across the hall or across the Atlantic.

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  • that special someone you’ve been looking for.

    Lotus Connections enables companies to access networks of colleagues and partners with varying knowledge and expertise to help organize distributed workgroups more efficiently and deliver better results for clients and customers.

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  • where you put that file.

    Lotus Quickr file library stores your files securely online so you can always find and share them quickly, whenever and wherever you need them.

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  • who’s working on what.

    Lotus Connections gives you a bird’s eye view of what your colleagues are working on. So you can quickly assess synergy with your own work.

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  • IBM Lotus Notes

    In Lotus Notes nothing is more than a click away. Work faster by connecting with the people and information you need when you need it. Get live feeds. Create widgets. Chat with clients. Work securely online or off. It’s your inbox and beyond.

    Try IBM Lotus Notes today.
  • IBM LotusLive

    In LotusLive you can share files, host online meetings and collaborate in real-time, securely with colleagues inside and outside your company. Lotus knows your business depends on your ability to collaborate with your customers and partners every day.

    Try IBM LotusLive today.
  • IBM Mashup Center

    Quickly mashup information from multiple sources to solve your unique business challenges. Plus, get access to a host of shared feeds, widgets, and mashups built by others in the Lotus community.

    Try IBM Mashup Center today.
  • Unified Communications and Collaboration

    Find the colleagues you need to communicate with, right now – even if you don't know where they are. Reach them in one click – by IM, phone or video – from the applications you use every day. Collaborate with teams in real-time – online meetings, voice and video chat, advanced group collaboration tools, and more.

    Try IBM Lotus Sametime today.
  • Social Software

    Boost your team's efficiency and potential with social networking tools like blogs, communities, file sharing, and coauthoring. Find the people you need with the right skill set. React to market changes by customizing your workgroup and enabling more cost-effective ways to meet your goals.

    Try IBM Lotus Connections today.
  • More Collaboration

    Try Lotus collaboration software live online for free. Get a first look at some of the latest developments from IBM and start using the newest technology. Simply click here to join the community and learn more about the value of IBM Lotus Forms Turbo, IBM Lotus Symphony and WebSphere Portal.

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