Get started learning about the new features and functions of the IBM Connections 3.0.1 product. You can also test out the latest version of IBM Connections on the Lotus Greenhouse Web site. For more information on what's new and product availability, see the IBM Connections Announce Letter.

Reference: Lotus Connections 3.0.1 Reviewer's Guide

This Reviewer's Guide provides an extensive overview of the latest version of IBM’s social software, IBM Connections 3.0.1, and its nine applications: Home, Profiles, Activities, Blogs, Bookmarks, Communities, Files, Forums, and Wikis. In addition, this guide explains how to extend the features and functions of IBM Connections to your existing applications.

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Video: Lotus Connections 3.0.1 Overview

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Video: Activities

Use Activities to track deadlines and share messages, files, bookmarks, and to-do items. Take a tour of Activities Video: Bookmarks Use Bookmarks to save and organize bookmarks to web pages, and share with others. Take a tour of Bookmarks Video: Blogs Use Blogs to share your news and views. Find out how you can use a blog to make information available to the rest of your organization. Take a tour of Blogs Video: Communities Find out how you can use Communities to connect with others who share your area of interest, organize and share information, and exchange ideas. Take a tour of Communities Video: Files Files is an effective tool for collaboration and exchange in your community. Share information and collaborate with team members - and reduce inbox bloat. Take a tour of Files Video: Forums Find out how you can exchange ideas, ask questions, and leverage the expertise of the people in your organization using Forums. Take a tour of Forums Video: Home page Find out how you can use the Home page to access the latest news and updates from all the Lotus Connections features. Take a tour of the Home page Video: Profiles Use Profiles to connect with the people in your organization. Reach out to your colleagues; find out about their projects, skills, and interests, and invite them to become a part of your network. Take a tour of Profiles Video: Moderation Use Moderation to moderate content so that you can approve it before it is published, or review content that is flagged after it is published. Take a tour of Moderation Video: Search Learn how to perform an advanced search and narrow down the search results to find the information that is most relevant to you. Take a tour of Search Video: Wikis Wikis provide an effective and flexible way to exchange ideas and work together on shared content. With Wikis, you can create a central, collaborative workspace for your team. Take a tour of Wikis Mobile Reference Card Learn how to use IBM Connections components if you have IBM Connections 3.0.1 installed on a mobile device. IBM Lotus Connections 3.0.1 Mobile Reference Card Advanced Learning Ready to go pro? Review other educational materials in the Learning Center. Stay tuned for more to come, including deployment scenarios and technical enablement articles.