Lotus SmartSuite

Integrated office applications

• Use IBM Lotus 1-2-3® to store, analyze, present and share data in easy-to-use spreadsheets.
• Create documents for print and web publishing using IBM Lotus Word Pro®, which also supports speech recognition for dictating documents.
• Produce graphics and slide shows using IBM Lotus Freelance Graphics®, which can be used to deliver presentations on the web and create self-running presentations using a built-in viewer.
• Work with IBM Lotus Organizer® to manage your calendar, contacts, outstanding activities and notes, and help reduce time spent on daily organizational tasks.
• Access business data quickly using IBM Lotus Approach®, a relational database that helps you manage, analyze and report on business information. It integrates with outside databases such as IBM Lotus Notes®, IBM DB2® and Oracle to connect with data throughout the organization.

Compatibility with other business applications

• Integrate with Lotus Notes to extend the capabilities of Lotus SmartSuite to work within a collaborative environment that offers a complete set of office applications.
• Use Microsoft Office filters to exchange documents seamlessly between Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Excel, Lotus Word Pro and Microsoft Word, and Lotus Freelance Graphics and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Open files from WordPerfect and other third-party office applications.
• Take advantage of enhanced compatibility with Microsoft Office, including support for Microsoft WordArt objects.
• Share files with users of previous versions of Lotus SmartSuite and many versions of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Office XP.

Easy administration

• Use the Microsoft Software Installer for easy and customizable installation.
• Create user settings centrally and automatically download customized settings to individuals or groups.
• Take advantage of enterprise-wide integration between Lotus SmartSuite and the Windows XP operating system for simple deployment and fast adoption.
• Support the needs of enterprise and individual users.