Like many industry giants, Lotus understands the importance of the Web and the role it will play in the new generation of computer use.
According to Lotus, its latest software, Notes 4.6 client, to be released in Hong Kong next month, has been designed to be a complete package of applications that enhances the Web user's experience and efficiency through practical integration.
'The beauty of Notes 4.6 client is that it puts the most commonly used applications on one interface. You can access your word program, Web sites, e- mail, calendar and the like all from the one interface,' Hedy Ho, Lotus marketing manager, Asia North, said. 'It enhances the user's efficiency and reduces the complexity of managing and using different applications.' Lotus claims it continues to surpass its primary competitors and provides users with a complete interface, a set of object services applied across the entire product and, perhaps most important, integration that brings products such as word processors, spreadsheets and browsers into a 'single, seamless environment'.
According to the company, the new features in Notes 4.6 make it more attractive as a full-service Net client alternative for the future user. The new features include integration with other applications, extended Internet integration, task-oriented interface and contact management abilities.
The two integration features are interesting as they are a reflection of the demand by users to be able to effectively use all the applications and tools together.
Integration in Notes 4.6 extends integration to business productivity applications such as Lotus SmartSuite and Microsoft Office application files.