IamLUG day 1 videos are now all online
Thu, Aug 25th 2011 1:47p IamLUG Information We are happy to announce that all of Day 1 videos and the start of day 2 IamLUG 2011 are online. All are streamable in HD quality after you log in as an attendee of IamLUG 2011. Just head over to the homepage and click on the Video Replay tab. [read] Keywords:
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IamLUG 2011 videos are coming online in HD to stream
Thu, Aug 18th 2011 1:20p IamLUG Information After much hard work editing and preparing, day #1 is almost complete with day #2 in progress. You will find a new tab at the top of the IamLUG site where the public keynote stream in HD was placed and a link for registered IamLUG attendees to start watching replays. More will be coming online at about 1 per day until the entire catalog is up and available in HD. [read] Keywords:
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What an Unconference looks like when it rocks #IamLUG
Mon, Aug 15th 2011 9:39a IamLUG Information It admittedly took a moment for the unconference to kick off, even some prompting was necessary. But the result was soon obvious. Attendees took it upon themselves to merge some rooms and topics and what turned out was a place we could hardly clear to make the schedule stay on time. We know we cannot cover everything you need in two days. You and your company also hope for information on a particular topic. In keeping with the true form of a user group, one session across all the rooms [read] Keywords: administration
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GBS made an excellent IamLUG video from 2011
Fri, Aug 12th 2011 10:10a IamLUG Information Having such an amazing turnout of attendees makes it all worthwhile. Having excellent speakers and content makes them come along. Having awesome sponsors makes it all free for attendees. GBS (one of our Gold sponsors) was filming a bunch while there and I had no idea they were making a nice edited video. [read] Keywords:
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The IamLUG 2011 crew
Tue, Aug 9th 2011 8:14a IamLUG Information We have an awesome set of volunteers and board members to make IamLUG happen each year. GBS was kind enough to grab a picture of them at the registration desk. Minus Chris Miller and some of the awesome bag stuffers and behind the desk quick assistants. [read] Keywords:
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iPad2 winner from Crossware announced
Mon, Aug 8th 2011 1:07p IamLUG Information We were happy to have Crossware return for a second year to IamLUG as a sponsor of the event and the Monday night reception. This year they provided a drawing for a shiny new iPad2. The newsletter they sent today announced the winner: IamLUG was a great success in St Louis with over 40 entries going into the draw for the shiny new iPad 2. Congratulations toDon Martindale fromShelter Insurance Companies who was the lucky winner on the day. Attendees had some special steps to get registered [read] Keywords: inotes
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IamLUG 2011 keynote replay (in HD) with Brian Cheng now online!
Fri, Aug 5th 2011 12:03a IamLUG Information IamLUG 2011 had the most amazing keynote session ever from Brian Cheng of IBM. He presented over one hour of unbelievable content, all recorded in HD quality. You can play this in full screen and also on mobile devices. Head over to the IamLUG homepage and click the Keynote Replay! tab. While you are there, sign up for announcements as other sessions come online and information about other IamLUG news. [read] Keywords: ibm
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iPad 2, Kindle, iPad 2
Wed, Jul 27th 2011 12:32p IamLUG Information IamLUG is lucky each year to have gracious sponsors that give awesome prizes. This year our sponsors are giving away two iPad 2 prizes! Also, the team at IamUG felt it was necessary to give away a Kindle. Make sure you register for one of the last slots! [read] Keywords:
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IamLUG keynote with Brian Cheng of IBM will stream live on August 1st!
Tue, Jul 26th 2011 2:11p IamLUG Information Once again IamLUG is happy to stream the keynote session to you live. We have done so for Doug Cox in 2010 and Kevin Cavanaugh in 2009. You will be able to watch live from here, the main IamLUG site or numerous other blogs and sites. Please join us at 9am CST on Monday August 1st to see the kickoff of IamLUG 2011 with Brian Cheng of IBM. Based on some conversations, this is one you don't want to miss if you like demos. [read] Keywords: ibm
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IamLUG 2011 hotel sold out! Adding space at other hotels, register fast!
Thu, Jul 21st 2011 1:22p IamLUG Information IamLUG 2011 is happy to announce the HoteLumiere totally booked solid all of our group rooms. But sister hotels within the connecting tunnel or short walk still have space for you last minute registrants! This is a sign of the community around IBM Lotus. If you have been debating coming, the agenda and speakers should be enough to secure a spot in ten days from now. Do not forget about the spots left at TackItOn for XPages and Traveler. If you need special things to sell the idea to you [read] Keywords: ibm
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BlackBerry Administration Survival Guide
Thu, Jul 21st 2011 9:17a IamLUG Information Are you managing a BlackBerry server? Do you need tips to make your life easier? This session, which is only found at IamLUG 2011, is you answer!! This session we will discuss tips and techniques to streamlining your administration with BlackBerry Enterprise Server as well as discuss some of the new products and services that will benefit your organization from an administration standpoint. We will also look at BlackBerry Balance and how this solution will truly protect you and your personal [read] Keywords: administration
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IamLUG will be recording sessions and offering streaming replays for all attendees!
Tue, Jul 19th 2011 1:49p IamLUG Information This picture might sum up the beginnings of what is going on at IamUG setup headquarters. IamLUG will be offering HD streaming replays to all attendees for 2011. Yes, you read that right. Attendees. We are happy to stream the keynote address to everyone, but to maximize bandiwdth during the event for speakers and attendees, we will be recording those sessions. So I suggest you get registered and attend IamLUG for 25 technical sessions and the TackItOn day! [read] Keywords:
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Poker, free money, open bar and food from GBS at IamLUG 2011
Mon, Jul 18th 2011 10:46a IamLUG Information GBS has partnered with IamLUG to bring a poker night to the first 80 attendees that register for this special extra !! GBS is sponsoring a Texas Hold'em tournament at IAMLUG in St. Louis this year during the evening on Monday night August 1'st. We will be giving away a total of $1,000 in GBS Visa Gold gift cards, including our grand prize of a $500 Visa Gold gift card! Space is limited, so please make sure to register early. Oh by the way, did we mention the free snacks and the open bar? [read] Keywords:
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Five free XPages sessions at IamLUG 2011
Mon, Jul 11th 2011 8:14a IamLUG Information Once again there is some incredible XPages content at IamLUG. Experts from all over will introduce you to Xpages and take you through advanced development tips. Two hour Xpage jumpstart Xpage extension library Deep dive into expression language Transition from LotusScript to Java beans All of this is free courtesy of the sponsors! If this wasn't enough, you can also stay for TackItOn on August 3rd for a full day of XPages introduction with TLCC or Advanced Xpages with Matt White. [read] Keywords: lotusscript
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IamLUG 2011 partners with Elguji for IdeaJam
Wed, Jul 6th 2011 7:14a IamLUG Information We hare happy to announce that IamLUG 2011 attendees will enjoy the usage of IdeaJam, by Elguji, in advance planning of the Unconference slots at IamLUG 2011. The two fit together perfectly, and we were eager to open access to attendees to start their suggestions. The Unconference will be the chance for IamLUG attendees to suggest topics not presented at the event this year, but that they have questions on, desire more information or could be a subject matter expert themselves. Many are top [read] Keywords: email
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Only ten (10) days left for the all suite hotel discount for IamLUG 2011
Tue, Jun 28th 2011 6:58a IamLUG Information All suite hotel for a user group? Yes that is how IamLUG does it each year. For only $99/night you get to stay at the HoteLumiere complex (using our code when you register for IamLUG). It sits on the riverfront of downtown St Louis offering tons of dining, sports, entertainment and the casinos. From Julian Robichaux, speaker at IamLUG and IBM Champion: if you share a room and only stay 2 nights, that's only $100. Which is less than half of a single night stay at Swan/Dolphin I would [read] Keywords: ibm
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10 IBM Champions to present at IamlUG 2011
Mon, Jun 27th 2011 1:40p IamLUG Information IamLUG has always had an amazing list of speakers and year number three for 2011 is no different. But how excited were we to see that 10 IBM Champions were already booked as speakers for this year: Bill Malchisky Carlos Casas Chris Miller Eileen Fitzgerald Francie tanner John Head Julian Robichaux Nathan Freeman Paul Mooney Tim Tripcony We would also like to point out that IBM Champion Matt White is hosting XPages 201for TackItOn. You can get a day of intro to XPages, Xpages advanced or Lotus [read] Keywords: administration
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IamLUG 2011 Agenda goes live! Talk about an event!
Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 9:14a IamLUG Information IamLUG prides itself on some of the highest user group ratings from the delegates. The 2011 agenda for IamLUG is now alive on the site proving once again we will deliver with the help of awesome speakers. There is some amazing content we will be highlighting over the coming weeks. You can see the list of sessions on the Sessions tab as well. Make sure you reserve one of the remaining delegate slots right away by registering for IamLUG. Plus look for more exciting announcements to come. [read] Keywords: lotus
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The IamLUG 2011 Keynote speaker is....
Mon, Jun 20th 2011 8:58a IamLUG Information IamLUG always looks for the most topical and relevant to the Lotus and IBM community. We were going round and round at the end of 2010 thinking ahead for this year. By the time Lotusphere came and went we knew we had a plan. To track down the incredible presenter and demo person from the Opening General Session. The energy, enthusiasm and technical knowledge is exactly what an event like IamLUG needs. IamLUG is please to present Brian Cheng as the 2011 keynote speaker. His opening paragr [read] Keywords: ibm
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Welcoming more sponsors for IamLUG - are you registered?
Thu, Jun 2nd 2011 7:09a IamLUG Information We are happy to report that registration is ahead of the curve from the past two years and new sponsors are joining the team to make sure you have the best possible event. We will be welcoming all sponsors in individual posts to introduce you to them directly. For the third year, IamLUG is back. This time it takes places Aug 1-2, 2011 back in St Louis, MO. There is also the TackItOn day on Aug 3 with three awesome full day training events: XPages Jumpstart by TLCC XPages 201 - XPages in [read] Keywords: administration
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IamLUG 2011 still accepting abstracts until May 25th
Tue, May 17th 2011 9:58a IamLUG Information If you have been hesitating submitting your abstract for IamLUG 2011, do not miss the chance as the final week runs down. The event takes place for the third year in St Louis MO on August 1-2 and we welcome your proposal to speak. You must register for the event to propose a session (to get you in to attend as well). Room reservations for the hotel are filling up so make sure you book those quick at the discounted rate. Head over to IamLUG and get your session involved today [read] Keywords:
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IamLUG 2011 registration filling, get your registration and speaker submission in!
Thu, May 12th 2011 10:38a IamLUG Information We are happy to report that registration is rolling along for IamLUG 2011 and we want you to be part. Head over the to registration page on the site and be prepared for the third year event. We bring over 25 sessions, keynote, parties and more. All free! With the great hotel rate and central location, it is the place to get your best mid year training. If you need to show the bosses what kind of content is provided, look at the past session and speaker lists for IamLUG 2010. [read] Keywords:
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IamLUG launches a Facebook page to keep in touch
Wed, Apr 20th 2011 9:11a IamLUG Information IamLUG had a group but needed a page to help keep in touch and spread the word of additions and updates to IamLUG as the planning continues. Please stop by the page and recommend it to your other Lotus friends. Don't forget we are also on Twitter as @IamLUG and across many of the networks like uStream. [read] Keywords: lotus
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IamLUG 2011 registration is now open!
Wed, Apr 20th 2011 7:16a IamLUG Information The team is happy to announce that IamLUG registration for the 2011 event is open! With the third year coming, look for more enhancements, special surprises and the same great technical content you have grown to expect from the FREE event courtesy of our amazing sponsors. TackItOn is also being brought back due to demand. Day events already booked at XPages 201 with Matt White and Lotus Traveler with Paul Mooney. You will receive the discount code in your registration confirmation email. [read] Keywords: lotus
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IamLUG wants to thank the 2010 attendees for such high marks!
Thu, Oct 28th 2010 3:59p IamLUG Information While we scanned, complied and read all the session and final evaluations from IamLUG 2010, one thing became clear. Statistically, everyone received enormous amounts of information, material, content and old fashioned networking. We hit some amazing ratings! I know we sat on these for a while as we attempted to recover. We wanted to reach out and share some of the results highlights and even low lights with you. Anything good or excellent we consider approval from you, the attendee and sp [read] Keywords: connections
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Ed Brill with Project Vulcan streaming live today (and XPages with Nathan Freeman/Tim Tripcony)
Tue, Aug 3rd 2010 7:27a IamLUG Information IamLUG is happy to have Ed Brill presenting his strategy update session with a touch of Project Vulcan thrown in (according to the keynote from Doug Cox yesterday. Watch the full IamLUG 2010 keynote replay here. We apologize early for the first few minutes of missing audio) The presentation will be 11:15am CST / 17:15 UTC. You can watch on the IamLUG channel or here. You have choices to view. Live from this blog posting. There is time to RSVP to watch the event. From the IamLUG uStrea [read] Keywords: xpages ajax
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IamLUG keynote streaming live at 9:00 CST/ 14:00 UTC
Mon, Aug 2nd 2010 12:28a IamLUG Information Please join IamLUG attendees in watching Doug Cox, Vice President of Development and Support, as he brings you the keynote address from IamLUG. You will be able to watch it in the following ways: Live from this blog posting. There is time to RSVP to watch the event. From the IamLUG uStream Channel on your iPhone via the uStream mobile player Please be sure to spread the news to tune in for the keynote and other session streamed through the event. You can also interact during the streams t [read] Keywords: ibm
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IamLUG 2010 Agenda and Schedule
Thu, Jul 29th 2010 10:38p IamLUG Information The IamLUG 2010 Agenda and Session schedule is published and ready for download!. A few things to note and remember: There are three tracks: Administration & Infrastructure, Development and "I Don't Know Where This Fits". These run concurrently and for the most part each track stays in the same room Some sponsors have their own spotlight session during a small portion of the lunch Monday and Tuesday. Make sure you visit them to see full demos, ask tons of questions and thank them for [read] Keywords: administration
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Social Software Delivers Real Business Value
Tue, Jul 27th 2010 12:25p IamLUG Information Have you wondered about selling social software into your organization, join Louis Richardson, the worldwide sales executive for IBM, as he provides us: This session will provide examples of the value of social software using 7 drawings (and examples) of "business pains" submitted by customers. This session will help attendees who are in early development of their social software strategy...as well as those who have experience in implementing social software but are looking for more uses. The [read] Keywords: ibm
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Prevent Server Sickness Becoming a Pandemic!
Tue, Jul 27th 2010 8:16a IamLUG Information Gabriella Davis is on a three session roll at IamLUG with this great update on server health prevention: Domino is full of ways to help you identify potential problems and possible pitfalls. Find out why these early reporting tools like DDM, server analysis tools like DCT, and a healthy dose of pro-active management and calm planning can help you get control of your servers and return them to full health. We can't promise all the sessions will be streamed. Being there in person is the bes [read] Keywords: domino
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One Directory to Rule Them All? Yes!
Mon, Jul 26th 2010 12:27p IamLUG Information Gabriella Davis and Marie Scott take the stage at IamLUG with a directory session to make you look like a star: You’ve heard buzzwords like single-sign on, single userid, or authentication management, but also heard that they were a nightmare to implement. Or perhaps you always wanted to use another directory - like Active Directory for your Sametime, Web, IMAP or Traveler password authentication but thought it required a 3rd party tool or something installed on the Domino server? In th [read] Keywords: domino
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Who wants a free Kindle?
Mon, Jul 26th 2010 9:31a IamLUG Information IamLUG is happy to announce that one of our Silver sponsors, Sherpa Software, is giving away a free Kindle to an attendee of IamLUG. The normal disclaimers apply. You must be registered and ATTEND IamLUG to win. Sherpa Software is handling the gathering of names and the drawing as to remove ourselves from taking over and definitely walking away with it. Are you registered? [read] Keywords:
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Not Too Much, Not Too Little, Just Right! Give Your Users Applications That Fit Their Jobs
Mon, Jul 26th 2010 8:21a IamLUG Information We are happy to welcome back Rob Novak and Viktor Krantz, of Snapps, with a great NEW session for IamLUG: Notes and Domino applications are all too often constructed with every bell and whistle imaginable -- both because they are there for us to use, and to show off our development prowess. In this session, we'll bring role-appropriate minimalism to the table by introducing one application that fits the way several people work. With more than twelve demos illustrating the programming and devel [read] Keywords: domino
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Nerd Girls Get Social
Fri, Jul 23rd 2010 10:11a IamLUG Information Join a gathering of the Nerd Girls for a roundtable, maybe standing, gathering at IamLUG in about 10 days. There are seriously only a few seats left to join the likes of Kathy Brown, Jess Stratton, Gabriella Davis, Marie Scott, Francie Tanner, Eileen Fitzgerald and all the other attendees. Come meet other Nerd Girls for some lively conversation! Not a Nerd Girl already? We'll share Twitter IDs, Skype names, and introduce you to our Linked In group and Twitter list. I think even the nerd [read] Keywords: skype
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The IamLUG 2010 agenda is published !!
Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 11:27a IamLUG Information We are happy to announce that the agenda for IamLUG 2010 is online. While the sessions have been there for weeks, the actual agenda itself was finalized. Matt White stepped in to make a couple changes on his vacation (for that we say thanks and Happy Birthday and go attend his XPages 101 class via TackItOn). Now is the time to figure out what excellent session you will see and what sponsor spotlight you will attend at lunch as well. Grab one of the last seats and do not feel left out. [read] Keywords: lotus
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Ed Brill takes a few minutes to discuss IBM at IamLUG
Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 11:21a IamLUG Information Earlier this morning, Chris Miller was able to have a quick chat for an IdoNotes podcast with the one known as Ed Brill covering IBM's involvement at IamLUG and what everyone can look forward to. Head over and take a listen to IdoNotes Episode 79 There are only a few seats left, literally, for the event. Don't wait any longer debating. The agenda is published so get to registering. The IdoNotes podcasts are a Spiked Studio Production (he made us put that in there, ha) [read] Keywords: ibm
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Mobilize Your Existing Apps in 30 Minutes Using XPages and Unplugged
Wed, Jul 21st 2010 12:36p IamLUG Information Richard Sharpe, of Teamstudio, will be delivering a session at IamLUG on Mobilize Your Existing Apps in 30 Minutes Using XPages and Unplugged: This session will begin by looking at current hurdles for getting existing applications mobilized. What currently works, what doesn't work and why. Then, using XPages, we will mobilize an application in 30 minutes and show it running on a Blackberry and iPhone. Finally we will deploy the application on Teamstudio Unplugged, a Notes client for Blackberry [read] Keywords: notes
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IamLUG and uStream partner up
Wed, Jul 21st 2010 9:07a IamLUG Information IamLUG broadcasts the keynote address live on uStream each year. This year Doug Cox, Vice President, Development and Support for Lotus Software and WebSphere Portal , will be delivering the keynote address. His keynote will be available in the main stream for IamLUG, as usual. With uStream, we will also be able to deliver the keynote to the iPhone through the uStream iPhone viewer. We are looking to schedule other key sessions to stream as well. The event listing in the IamLUG channel on [read] Keywords: lotus
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Lotus on Linux Report
Wed, Jul 21st 2010 8:07a IamLUG Information I have seen this session myself by William Malchisky and has great content covering a range of Lotus and Linux information: What is Lotus doing with Linux today? These are exciting times in the Lotus space and Linux is a key facet of their software strategy. Let's look at all of their products supporting Linux, issues with running in production, and how business solutions using this NOS can create business saves. In this session we will discuss how Lotus is fully embracing Linux as a Domino a [read] Keywords: domino
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Location, Location, Location - how Domino Developers can take advantage
Tue, Jul 20th 2010 12:29p IamLUG Information Julian Robichax, of SNAPPS, will grace us with his amazing feats of development once again at IamLUG. This time Julian will take you on a different path of exploring location services and Lotus integration: Find your users by location -- on the client, on the web, or on the phone. Do lookups based on GPS, IP address, and even WiFi hotspot. Map it, track it, put it on a graph. Interact with other location-based services to let people know what's going on around them. And how the heck does Goo [read] Keywords: domino
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Is it time for Sametime 8.5?
Tue, Jul 20th 2010 8:19a IamLUG Information IamLUG is happy to welcome back Gabriella Davis to present an excellent session about your enterprise deployment of Samtime 8.5. She will cover: In this session we're going to take a close look at Sametime 8.5 - you've heard about it but do you need it and if you do how do you deploy it? We'll start right in and take a look at the new Meeting Center and Proxy Server in detail and then look at each of the server components talking about what each one does and how they link together. Finally [read] Keywords: sametime
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LotusLive - Collaboration In the Cloud
Mon, Jul 19th 2010 12:13p IamLUG Information IBM, as the Platinum sponsor, is bringing some great sessions including this one on LotusLive by Leon Cruywagen to IamLUG: In today's fast paced business world, effective communication and collaboration is critical. Companies need solutions that can drive innovation and top line growth to be successful. Many are looking to the cloud to find those solutions. IBM LotusLive can extend your existing investments, integrating them into cloud solutions including email, collaboration, file sharing, an [read] Keywords: collaboration
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