LotusLive

LotusLive
Developer(s) Lotus Software
Stable release Beta
Operating system Cross-platform
Type Software as a service, collaboration, web 2.0
License Subscription
Website lotuslive.com

LotusLive is a suite of business networking and collaboration cloud-based services hosted by the Lotus Software division of IBM. The integrated services include social networking for businesses, online meetings, file sharing, instant message, data visualization and e-mail.

There are several LotusLive offerings:

LotusLive also provides mechanisms for third-party applications to integrate with LotusLive. IBM has announced integration with Skype, LinkedIn, Salesforce.com, UPS, and Silanis.[6][7]

The LotusLive brand was first introduced at Lotusphere 2009.[6][8]

Notes

  1. ^ "IBM Unveils Plans for Collaboration Software and Services for Small-and-Medium Sized Businesses" (Press release). IBM. 2008-01-21. http://www.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/23326.wss. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  2. ^ Chartier, David (2008-10-07). "Big Blue goes social with Bluehouse collaboration platform". Ars Technica. http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081007-big-blue-goes-social-with-bluehouse-collaboration-platform.html. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  3. ^ Boulton, Clint (2008-10-06). "IBM Closer to Building Bluehouse to Compete with Cisco, Google, Microsoft Cloud Offerings". eWeek. http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/IBM-is-Closer-to-Building-Bluehouse-to-Compete-With-Cisco-Google-Microsoft/. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  4. ^ "IBM Announces Intent to Acquire Outblaze's E-Mail Service Assets" (Press release). IBM. 2009-01-15. http://www.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/26486.wss. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  5. ^ Ashenden, Angela (2009-01-23). "SaaS takes centre stage at Lotusphere". IT-Director.com. http://www.it-director.com/blogs/MWD/2009/1/saas_takes_centre_stage_at_lotusph_.html. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  6. ^ a b "IBM Lotus Introduces New Portfolio of Integrated Cloud Services" (Press release). IBM. 2009-01-19. http://www.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/26504.wss. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  7. ^ "IBM adds new tools, services to LotusLive". Computer Business Review. 2010-04-14. http://www.cbronline.com/news/ibm_adds_new_tools_services_to_lotuslive_100415. Retrieved 2010-09-21. 
  8. ^ Boulton, Clint (2009-01-22). "What Is IBM LotusLive? SAAS with Great Promise but Confusing Branding". eWeek. http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/What-is-IBM-LotusLive-SAAS-With-Great-Promise-But-Confusing-Branding/. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 

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