At its annual Lotus DevCon developers` conference, IBM`s Lotus Development Corp. has introduced Sametime Everyplace 1.0. This is the first instant messaging and online awareness software for a wide range of wireless devices, including mobile phones, PDAs and Pocket PCs.
Sametime Everyplace 1.0 supports open Internet standards and utilises Lotus Sametime technology. This product advances IBM and Lotus` Web Services initiatives by providing organisations greater interoperability with other Lotus and IBM products as well as making it easier for mobile workers to collaborate.
"Now enterprises can have both desktop and mobile user awareness and instant messaging integrated together in a secure, reliable environment," says Lesego Tlhabanelo, marketing manager at Lotus Development SA. "This product allows employees to immediately determine whether their colleagues are online and choose the appropriate vehicle for instant communication - whether on a mobile phone, PDA or PC. While other companies are developing consumer-based wireless solutions, Lotus has delivered one of the first `fit-for-business` wireless instant messaging solutions," Tlhabanelo comments.
By adding Lotus Sametime Everyplace to an organisation`s existing Sametime and Web application infrastructure, Lotus customers are able to enrich their e-business solutions with person-to-person collaboration as well as knowledge discovery. Using Java APIs and JavaBeans, developers can also cost-effectively incorporate online presence awareness and instant messaging as part of any Sametime or Web services-enabled system. "Organisations that provide employees and customers with access to mobile workers, such as travelling sales and service personnel and executives, can save valuable time and money by instantly tapping into the key resources they need to manage customer needs and bring in new business opportunities," says Tlhabanelo.
By offering instant access to co-worker expertise and business information, organisations increase productivity and provide superior service to their customers, strategic suppliers and partners, creating competitive advantages and increased revenue opportunities.
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Lotus Development Corporation, founded in 1982, is a subsidiary of IBM Corporation. Lotus sets the standard for truly innovative software products and services that reflect the company`s unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus is redefining the concept of conducting business through practical knowledge management, e-business and other groundbreaking ways of connecting the world`s ideas, thinkers, buyers, sellers and communities via the Internet. Lotus markets its products in more than 80 countries worldwide through direct and extensive Business Partner channels. The company also provides numerous professional consulting, support and education services through the Lotus Professional Services organisation.
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