HCL Notes Pros and Cons

There is no such feature in IBM notes, but I am now switching to MS Office Outlook because it has more advanced options and is more reliable to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM notes are inconvenient to use, mobile phones are not easy to use, and not as instinct as MS Office. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Domino Server supports a variety of programming languages. It has an integrated email engine, data storage, and web development, all in one box. Other solutions require you to install multiple servers or at least multiple software applications, sometimes quite disparate and you have to try and get these connected. You would then have to have them restart automatically in the case of a server restart. May or may not have to have them start in a particular sequence. Domino provides a one-stop solution that has everything self-contained. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of business templates. Certainly, a CRM (may even be basic) would be a highly welcomed solution for all organisations. It could easily integrate with the mail file.

Integrated code management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid email system stability. Server configuration/setup is straightforward. Excellent security model. Definitely worth a look for those organizations hesitant to move to cloud due to clustering and advanced replication, and high availability features. Ease of administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A weaning set of 3rd party tools for specialized needs/requirements. The disparity/configuration involved with using Connections and Sametime on a separate platform (DB2/Websphere). Quickplace and a Teamroom integration would have been far easier for smaller companies, along with leaving Sametime in Domino. Heavy client install and separate Java security patching. Reporting is limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Every organization requires a setup to create and organize the databases from the complex operational procedures. Lotus plays a vital role in doing the documentation of an organization. It is also helpful for the administrators as it allows them to restrict the unwanted access of employees.In some organizations it is used as a training program for database training and enables to define any problem in the systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The software is not advanced as it needs to provide the updated version which will allow the users to work efficiently and effectively. Also, it is a slow software and is considered as relatively outdated. Moreover, the users finds difficulty to use the software as it does not provide friendly functionality. And the irregular users do not find it easy to use as it is not easy for them to relearn the functions, however, the users who use it very often are very comfortable in using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Lotus Notes has been used for years for the office work. It not only provides feature of emailing but multiple other features like inbuilt messenger. Overall it is an efficient and effective email tool to use if you get to know how it works. It has many useful features like auto-emailing which allows any application other than IBM to send emails through the Lotus Notes. It also allows to organize and keep track of the databases. Thus, any type of customization can be done easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBm does not allow large attachments to send through emails and this limits the communication to some extent. Moreover, it does not provide with the updates and advanced functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Notes has been designed with security in mind from the very beginning. Its security model was based from the start on private/public key pair cryptography, and the hierarchical naming system coupled with a role-based authorization model was 10 years ahead of any other competitor, and it was the reason why it allowed simple and fast development of intranet applications with full control of user rights.

It is since 2001 with the announcement of Microsoft Sharepoint Portal Server that we all Notes enthusiasts have had to endure mokery smiles from the new kids on the block... To see that after all these years IBM Notes is still alive and kicking is great, great news, and to imagine those kids 18 years later with their white hair still repeat their usless mantra is also great.

This IBM-Microsoft rivalry is integral part of the history, something like Philadelphia Eagles vs NY Giants, and I really like that today it is our turn to rejoice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a product different from any other, so users sometimes does not find that common "look and feel" Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is quite simple and user friendly. Anyone in the office can use it just as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be nice if I got a reminder pop-up for my meetings like I did when I used Outlook. It kept me on track better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM notes is secure and convenient for managing database applications and mail in one platform. It is fluid in it's transition between mail, calendar and databases for ease of use - we particularly like the ibm traveller application for mail on the go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We could use an application for iOS iPhone to do database management as the new app released for this is iPad only which we do not have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about IBM notes is that it is business friendly. It makes email more so much business friendly. Basically could say that email and business calendar just got flawless or world-class yo could say. It gives team members to access the business email, to the business calendar, the business contacts, the business management capabilities, and more importantly business applications. I also like that it is user-friendly. Best for a team environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about IBM Notes. Let me see. I would say the chat option gives a lot of issues at times, but not on the regular. With some people in our organization, they always want to switch away from it because some people can be inpatient which is normal. Another thing would be since IBM is not the only thing we use it doesn't integrate with other software I would say. So coming from a team leader that could be a little frustrated at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have used IBM notes in my past employment. The application was in use in majority of the departments in our organization where it was primarily used for email, calendar, events and meeting scheduler,contacts management , social networking within the institution (note 9) and also enterprise shared storage.

The basic functionalities like the calendar, email, contacts and scheduling is implemented superbly.

What I liked about IBM notes is, it has a very simple user interface which makes it easy to use.

The application's compatibility with various operating system platform e.g Windows, linux, osx mac etc.

IBM notes offers one of the best encryption and message security standards which is key when passing highly confidential information and data within an organization.

I also love the easy to backup and recover data functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Despite IBM Notes being an effective an helpful application, it has got its challenges.

One major factor letting IBM notes is Its old schools GUI, Its less appealing to new users and the tech savvy guys.

There are few or no marketing initiatives by IBM to market this product, the should up their game on marketing.

IBM should do a revamp and re-engineer this application, they Seem to be letting it Die slowly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.