Why IBM for social software?

If you could have experts at your fingertips, build vibrant customer communities and instantly exchange creative ideas to your biggest challenges, there's no telling what you could do.

Designed with business people in mind, IBM Lotus Connections software gives you fast access to everyone in your network - your colleagues, customers and partners. Features like communities, blogs and activities can be set up for internal use -- keeping sensitive business information safe -- or for external use to help you engage and build trusted relationships.

Featured capabilities in IBM social software

Home page - See what's happening across your social network


Blogs - Present your own ideas, and learn from others

Communities - Work with people who share common interests and expertise

Social Everywhere - Social networks are better when you can connect at anytime and from anywhere.

Files - Post, share, and discover documents, presentations, images, and more.

Social - Stay in touch with your social network

Profiles - Find the people you need

Wikis - Create web content together

Social Analytics - Work with people who share common interests and expertise

Activities - Organize your work and tap your professional network

Bookmarks - Save, share, and discover bookmarks

Forums - Exchange ideas with, and benefit from the expertise of others