NEC Computers International today announced an agreement with Lotus Development Corporation to bundle Lotus` messaging and collaboration platform with the NEC EXPRESS5800 Servers to provide an end-to-end solution for the small and medium enterprise (SME) market in Europe and the US.
As a first step in their work together, NEC CI will bundle the NEC EXPRESS5800 Servers with 10 licences for the Lotus iNotes Web Access next-generation Web client and one licence for the Domino R5 Application Server, the leading messaging and collaboration solution. Other Lotus applications will be offered in the bundle later in 2001.
Under this program, called the "Lotus Domino Application Server Bundle", NEC CI will offer integrated messaging and collaboration software with a set of services that help growing companies create secure, interactive business solutions for corporate intranets, extranets and the Internet. With its comprehensive development environment, the Lotus Domino R5 Application Server allows businesses to move beyond static Web sites to create collaborative, e-business solutions with secure workflow and content management features.
"NEC CI`s mission is to provide the most comprehensive server computing solutions for our customers," said Dominique Bourrus, Vice President of NEC Computers International`s Professional Division.
"With the Lotus Domino Application Server Bundle, NEC CI now offers an outstanding server solution for Web-based messaging and collaboration. EXPRESS5800 servers are being used increasingly for advanced, mission-critical e-business and Web-based applications. This program offers an all-in-one package that allows customers` server systems to be up and running quickly and easily. We are delighted to form this relationship with Lotus to provide high-value offerings to our customers."
Commented Ken Bisconti, Vice President, Lotus Worldwide Business Partner Organization Lotus Development Corp: "By combining Lotus` and NEC`s strength in the SMB market, we are able to provide a `one-stop shop` for customers looking to develop their messaging and collaboration systems. We plan to add other Lotus products to this bundle in the future to extend our offerings for this growing market segment."
Availability The Lotus Domino Application Server Bundle includes one licence for Domino R5 Application Server and 10 Lotus iNotes licences and will be sold through NEC CI`s direct and indirect sales channels. It is available with the purchase of any NEC EXPRESS5800 server, running Windows NT/2000 (available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Swedish) or Linux (available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish).
The iNotes licences entitle the user to WebMail, iNotes Access for Microsoft Outlook, and Domino Off-line Services (DOLs).
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The NEC EXPRESS5800 server range is one of the most complete and comprehensive on the market today. Ranging from print and file sharing to centralised data-warehousing and clustered transactional solutions, EXPRESS5800 servers deliver superior performance and scalability with uncompromising availability and comprehensive management tools. Our server platforms and customised solutions are designed to better suit our customers` IT needs and provide everything they need to stay on top of their business.
Lotus iNotes
The iNotes Web Access Web client delivers leading Domino messaging, collaboration and PIM (Personal Information Management) capabilities to Web browsers. Browser users are able to take full advantage of Domino services through an ultra-intuitive, easy-to-use interface - both on- and off-line. Organisations can improve the reliability and scalability of their messaging infrastructure and add e-collaboration, by upgrading from Microsoft Exchange to Domino - without changing clients. iNotes Access for Outlook also gives Microsoft Outlook users the additional benefits of Domino Messaging features not available with Exchange, including full text search capability for their mailbox, superior mobile capabilities and native support for Internet standards (SMTP/MIME and HTML).
Lotus Development
Lotus Development Corporation, founded in 1982, is an IBM company. 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.
NEC Computers International BV
NEC Computers International (NEC CI) is Europe`s sixth largest manufacturer of personal computers, supplying the consumer market with the Packard Bell brand and the professional market with the NEC brand. As a core company of the Japanese NEC Corporation -and part of the international division of NEC Solutions- NEC CI benefits from the group`s on-going commitment to Research & Development. NEC CI supplies personal computers, servers and Internet solutions to individuals, corporations, government and other public sector agencies in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia (except Japan and China). The company`s strategic objective is to provide its customers with innovative and global solutions and services, as well as a full range of products to facilitate access to Internet. For the past six years, NEC CI`s annual unit sales have recorded an average increase of 26%. The company employs 3 500 people worldwide.
Its headquarters are located in Wijchen, The Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.nec-online.com.
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