Lotus Notes—now officially known as —is a collaborative client-server software platform that redefined how businesses communicate and manage data. Originally released in 1989, it gained a legendary reputation for its unique architecture and robust (if sometimes polarizing) enterprise capabilities. What is Lotus Notes?
: Founded by Ray Ozzie, the platform was the first to use public key cryptography for secure authentication.
: Hosting specialized business applications. Workflow Automation : Managing complex approval processes. A Brief History: From Lotus to IBM to HCL The software has seen three major eras of ownership:
