Sep 16
About IBM Lotus iNotes
Bring IBM Lotus Domino email, calendar, and contacts to your Apple iPhone today! Now available as IBM Lotus iNotes software provided in IBM Lotus Domino Web Access 8.0.2, Lotus Domino data combines with the flexibility and connectivity of the Apple iPhone. Built on the time tested Lotus Domino Web Access infrastructure, users can quickly access email, calendars, and contacts directly through the Apple iPhone Safari browser.
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September 16th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
David,
Been there - Done that!
The operative word with 8.0.2 is “access” particularly for appointments. Will really be a killer once we can crate them. 8.0.3?
Took a lot longer to understand what to do than the actual doing.
What’s your experience?
Bob
September 16th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Bob, as a fan of Apple I have stayed away from the iPhone. I think they are neat bits of kit, and are on the cutting edge, but I refuse to buy one.
I think the move from a BES/Blackberry infrastructure in today’s’ ID climate. I applauder Apple for putting out an SDK, all be it with a limited and strict license. And also for putting out a BES like server, but I think they are a long way off from doing what RIM does now.
The Problem I think with the current solution with Lotus and the iPhone is, and I am only going with that I know, that you have to open your Domino Server to the web? I don’t know for sure? Can anyone help me?
I like where Lotus is going but wished the native mail client could be hooked back to Lotus Domino, rather than building a new set of tools.
For now, knowing what I know that is my opinion. I am very happy that Lotus is moving fast with the iPhone.
Can’t wait for the Android Platform to come out…..that has my interest too.
September 16th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
David,
Yes, you do need to open a Domino server to the Internet in order to use the current solution. In the vSMB case where I implemented this solution there was no other solution in place. Works well.
They are also now able to get to other Domino apps as well.
Bob
September 17th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Good to know. Not to keen on putting my mail server out there for iPhone.