IBM Notes

In 1989, Lotus Development Corporation originally developed Lotus Notes. In the coming years, different versions were released. In 1995, IBM bought Lotus, and Lotus Notes became a part of IBM. In 2018, IBM sold multiple software, including Lotus Notes, to HCL. Here, it was rebranded as HCL Notes. The most recent version of the software is HCL Notes 14.0, released in December 2023.

IBM Notes or HCL Notes is an email collaboration tool that allows people to send and receive emails, organize contacts, manage calendars/schedules, and integrate other collaboration tools. Throughout its history, IBM Notes has evolved from a simple email/scheduling tool to a powerful collaboration platform.

IBM Notes (also known as Lotus Notes or HCL Notes) is an email collaboration tool for Linux, Unix, Macintosh, and Windows users.

This software is still used by many universities, financial institutions, government departments, and companies like Hitachi, Sun Life, etc. Many companies have transitioned to other collaboration software. However, the recent updates made by HCL seem promising.

Features:

• As the technology has evolved, we have seen multiple collaboration platforms, but what makes IBM Notes remarkable is its innovative and robust features. 
• Salient features of IBM Notes include email, calendar, and contact management capabilities.
• HCL has introduced a new workspace look and custom color themes, which allow users to personalize the interface. 
• The UI design has also been updated to streamline the work with few clicks.
• There is a touchscreen compatibility option for people who want to use this software on Microsoft Tablet.
• It supports mobile devices and web accessibility to provide more flexibility and convenience for customers.
• Using the Quick Contacts option, you can quickly add contacts to your mail contacts list or personal address book.
• It can be integrated with IBM Connections. This way, you can get access to social networking services and several collaborative features.

IBM Notes/Lotus Notes/HCL Notes is a powerful collaboration tool. And even though it's been around for more than three decades, companies are still using it for their day-to-day operations which tells us how helpful it is.