Tungle.me Joins RIM

Hit my inbox today…

Wow.  What a ride it has been!  And it’s about to get wilder.

Today, we’re excited to announce that Tungle has been acquired by RIM.

What does this mean for you?  It means that Tungle is about to get even better.  

Learn more about this announcement and the future of Tungle.me >

We couldn’t have done this without you, our customers.  Your support, encouragement and feedback have helped us get to where we are today. 

And we intend to keep you at the forefront of our plans as we move into this new phase.  We’ll now be even more focused on integrating Tungle into your everyday lives.

Thank you for being with us throughout this journey, and hold onto your hats for what’s to come!

Sincerely,

The Tungle.me (now RIM) team 

What is Traveler?

It may seem a bit late in the game to publish content like this, but lately I have been asked this question by more that one customer.  What is Traveler exactly?  Now granted, they are most often looking to replace a BES and the associated costs, but the explanation needs to be made just the same.  In the event anyone else also happens to find them selves answering this question frequently, I shared a small and simple slide deck for easy copy-paste operations to expedite the inclusion of this information in any deck.  The content came from the Traveler web site information, and I just formatted and doctored it up to be nice on a slide.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3mwsYQdo7tTZTU1NDVlMzQtYmFmNy00NzZiLWE5ODMtNTYzNzA1NjY3NmJk&hl=en

SpigitEngage & FB = COOL??

IBM Thinks So…

http://www.spigit.com/2011/04/ibm-launches-its-cool-software-contest-with-spigitengage-for-facebook/

XPages Forum Template

https://greenhouse.lotus.com/blogs/lotustechinfo/entry/xpages_forum_template_is_now_available_for_download?lang=en_us

It is available now for download.  Thanks Amanda and company for getting this out to us!

Lotus teams with WebSphere to release a NEW Portal certification

From IBM:

This certification is the first of its kind in IBM Collaboration Solutions in that it transcends the typical product divisions associated with IBM certifications by recognizing skills developed using another brand's technology, in this case WebSphere Application Server.
To achieve this certification, an individual needs to obtain certification in Portal 7 System Administration and then take the applicable Websphere test. Here is the complete path:
Achieve "IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Portal 7.0"
AND Pass "000-377 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V7.0, Core Administration"

Connections 3.0.1 TechTalk

ICS TechTalk: IBM Lotus Connections 3.01 Update

IBM Lotus Connections 3.0.1 is much more than you would expect from a point release. During this call, we'll cover the new features and functions in this release of Connections and show how Connections provides the core social capabilities that power a Social Business. Product Managers will review the latest highlights, demonstrate the new functionality, and cover new integration points with other systems, such as Microsoft Outlook, WebSphere Portal, Enterprise Content Management systems, and more.

This call is open to Partners, so please forward, or have them go to PartnerWorld Event Finder.

Speakers: Luis Benitez, Social Software Product Manager
Mac Guidera, Social Software Product Manager
Stephen Power, Worldwide Client Technical Professional

Host: John Allen, Lotus Sales Enablement Manager

When: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM EST (90 minutes)

e-Meeting: IBMers -- https://lli.ibm.com/meeting/join/?schedid=8221961
Partners -- https://www.lotuslive.com/join?schedid=8221961

Audio: You can also listen to the audio via the emeeting if you'd like.

US Toll-Free: 1-888-790-6709 Toll: 1-773-756-0536 Passcode: Tech Talk

IBMers: Replays posted here: Lotus TechTalk Podcasts

Partners: Replays now on Partnerworld -- http://ibm.co/gbWXuH

Is This Science Fiction, or IBM Innovation?

http://venturebeat.com/2011/04/03/ibm-researchers-create-nanomedicine-to-kill-bacteria-where-antibiotics-fail/?obref=obinsite

While I am not typically interested in what IBM is doing with “hardware” these days, the potential that this technology brings to the world is undeniable.  Kudos to IBM.  This is truly where SciFi and reality meet.

Greenhouse Sporting LC3.0.1

https://greenhouse.lotus.com/wpsgh/wcm/connect/lotus+greenhouse/lotus+greenhouse+next+site/home/products/ibm+lotus+connections

Take a peek at LC3.0.1 when you have a moment.