IBM is delivering a beta version of business-grade collaboration software for use with devices that run the Google Android operating system. "IBM is committed to supporting the vast array of mobile devices out there including the Android platform," says Kevin Cavanaugh, vice president, messaging and collaboration, IBM. Lotus Notes Traveler for Android beta version is no-charge software that can be downloaded by Lotus Notes customers and provides two-way, over-the-air synchronization of information between Lotus Domino and mobile devices.
The software allows Lotus Notes users who synchronize their Domino mail, calendar, and contacts via Lotus Notes Traveler to view that data on the devices that run the Android 2.0 or higher operating system. This includes the Droid, Nexus One and many other devices. Additionally, the next version of IBM Lotus Connections social software plans to support the Android platform.
For more information about Lotus Notes Traveler, go here.