IBM has developed software widgets to provide travel
management for LinkedIn users.
As part of the company's Web 2.0 strategy to support the
business need of users through social networking, IBM is providing
applications for TripIt, the online travel site and the LinkedIn,
business network. The applications integrate into Lotus Notes. The
widgets link Lotus Notes PC collaboration software with social
networking on the web.
"This demonstrates the versatility of Lotus Notes in web
collaboration," said Kevin Cavanaugh, vice-president, messaging,
IBM Collaboration Software. "Whatever Lotus customers need, there's
a widget for that."
The LinkedIn
micromashup software for Lotus Notes enables users to stream
LinkedIn network updates, people search with one-click, and access
to view their LinkedIn Professional profile from within Notes, IBM
said
The Tripit application
lets users access travel information and itineries direct from
Lotus Notes.