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New IBM Lotus Symphony is word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software that you can download and install at no charge - and start using right away to create new documents, edit documents created with Microsoft® Office programs, and publish documents in Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. Lotus Symphony also supports open document format (ODF), so you can integrate documents with applications, business processes and data feeds. Start creating, editing and publishing documents without worrying about ongoing software licensing and royalty fees!
Benefits for businesses, developers... and you
IBM Lotus Symphony offers something for everyone - a community-oriented site, a template gallery, and tips and support to help you succeed. Your business can get more control over spiraling upgrade costs while protecting and maintaining documents into the future. Lotus Symphony supports Microsoft® Windows® and Office applications, which means you get even more from your current investments.
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Ease of use
You can get up and running quickly, thanks to the intuitive design and a set of time-saving toolbars. Also, adding features and templates, and getting the latest productivity tips, is also very simple.
Flexibility
It doesn't matter which platform you prefer, Lotus Symphony is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux® operating systems, with support for the Apple® Mac OS® platform planned for the future. You can save your work in a variety of file formats, including Microsoft® Office formats, and convert documents, spreadsheets and presentations into Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Freedom to work the way you want
Now you can work and team in new ways. Because Lotus Symphony integrates with leading communication and collaboration tools, you don't have to jump between stand-alone applications. Plus, you can work in different environments - online or offline, in the office or remote - you choose how and when you work.
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Reduced costs
Because IBM Lotus Symphony is available at no charge, your business can save potentially hundreds of dollars per user.
Investment protection
Lotus Symphony extends your current software investments, with support for Microsoft® Windows® and Office applications, as well as Linux® and IBM Lotus technology-based applications.
Section 508 compliance
People with disabilities can use IBM Lotus Symphony, which meets government accessibility requirements and leverages innovative technologies that improve support.
Peace of mind
You can be sure that these tools provide a desktop alternative that helps keep your business safe, and gives your employees resources they can use - all of which are backed by IBM's innovation strategy, proven reliability, and worldwide expertise.
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Comprehensive technical support
Worried about making the transition to new applications? Don't be. The IBM Lotus Symphony Services team (IBM Software Services for Lotus) can help you successfully deploy Lotus Symphony by targeting users and different business functions. During beta, take advantage of moderated, Web-based support from IBM technical experts.
Cross-platform choice
Customise Lotus Symphony. Whether you develop in Microsoft® Windows® or Linux® technology-based platforms, you get support. Future support is planned for the Apple® Mac OS® platform.
Integration and collaboration
As a developer, you can tightly integrate Lotus Symphony with key business applications such as IBM Lotus Notes. To drive increased efficiency, you can move business processes into collaborative applications. In addition, you can embed editor functions into Lotus Notes 8 or third-party applications, making them more powerful than ever.
Accessible documents - now and later
With Open Document Format compliance, you can protect access to documents across your organisation, now and into the future.
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