IBM’s internal Sametime service upgraded
IBM's internal Sametime instant messaging servers were successfully upgraded to Sametime 8.0.1. This was a significant upgrade in that it aligns IBM with the same Domino-based server code that our customers are running. In addition, the new architecture and infrastructure adds significant capacity that positions us for expanding the service in 2009. Inside IBM, we're a significant user of instant messaging with over 400,000 users with a peak load of over 200,000 concurrent users.
In terms of web conferencing, IBM completed an upgrade to Sametime Web Conferencing 8.0 earlier this year. The service is deployed on IBM's extranet which allows external customers to participate in meetings - as well as employees. In addition, IBM also leverages the same Sametime Unyte hosted software as service (SaaS) as our customers.
We're looking ahead to Sametime 8.5 next year. More information will be available at Lotusphere 2009. I'll be working at the Lotus Symphony kiosk (inside IBM we're aggressively moving to Lotus Symphony) and also assisting with a presentation or two. Hope to see you there!
In terms of web conferencing, IBM completed an upgrade to Sametime Web Conferencing 8.0 earlier this year. The service is deployed on IBM's extranet which allows external customers to participate in meetings - as well as employees. In addition, IBM also leverages the same Sametime Unyte hosted software as service (SaaS) as our customers.
We're looking ahead to Sametime 8.5 next year. More information will be available at Lotusphere 2009. I'll be working at the Lotus Symphony kiosk (inside IBM we're aggressively moving to Lotus Symphony) and also assisting with a presentation or two. Hope to see you there!
1) IBM’s internal Sametime service upgraded
I am unclear as to the advantage of Symphony over Open Office. I have been using Open Office for the last 4 months with no issues.
mikelotus 11/30/2008 3:26:52 AM2) IBM’s internal Sametime service upgraded
While IBM is a member of OpenOffice.org and Lotus Symphony shares source code with Open Office, there are a number of advantages of Lotus Symphony:
1. Supported by IBM
2. Included with, and integrated with Lotus Notes 8
3. Based on IBM Lotus Expeditor and Eclipse Rich Client platform which allows the development of plug-ins to extend the platform
Christopher Pepin 11/30/2008 2:14:53 PM3) IBM’s internal Sametime service upgraded
Any word on when the external ST server will be upgraded and when we can get 8.5 beta clients to connect again.
Declan Lynch 12/1/2008 8:18:19 AM4) IBM’s internal Sametime service upgraded
Upgrading this service is planned for 2009
Christopher Pepin 12/1/2008 8:44:28 AM