IBM announces beta release of Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1.
Worldwide Computer Products News-14 May 2009-IBM announces beta release of Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1(C)1995-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Information technology company IBM (NYSE:IBM) has announced the beta release of Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1 collaboration software, including plans to support Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync in version 8.5.1 of Lotus Notes Traveler, which will extend Lotus Domino automatic synching capabilities for e-mail and calendaring tools to the Apple iPhone.
According to the company, even though iPhone users can already access Notes e-mail via IBM Lotus iNotes ultra-light mode, Exchange ActiveSync support will mean push access to the software, including the ability to view Notes mail, calendar and contacts data when not connected on the iPhone.
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler software enables wireless push replication of Lotus Notes e-mail, calendaring and personal information management (PIM) data on select smart phones. The new capability is expected to expand the reach of Lotus Notes and Domino software because it will make it easier to use on a wider variety of devices.
IBM said it designed Lotus Notes 8.5.1 with agile development practices using social media to collect and make refinements suggested by people who want to work smarter. They include enhancements to the way users edit messages, work with widgets and calendars, as well as new options for customising search. The enhancements are expected to enable users to work smarter by spending more time on finding, creating and sharing information and less time modifying the way that it is presented.
In addition, the beta version incorporates the new 1.3 version of IBM's Lotus Symphony document, spreadsheet and presentation software, as well as bringing IBM XPages developer technology to the Lotus Notes client for off-line use. Lotus Symphony is available for download at no charge at http://symphony.lotus.com.
No other financial details were disclosed.
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