Recent by Chris Miller 

Announcing IBM Bluefizz - goodbye IBM Docs and IBM Connections on Greenhouse  

By Chris Miller | 9/12/17, 3:20 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

There is no word on how the catalog will be migrated or even if it will be migrated to a new marketplace. It was two years ago (almost to the day they are doing the sunset now) that I wrote a blog posting about Greenhouse was being retired.

IBM does not take public holidays anymore it seems  

By Chris Miller | 7/14/16, 10:27 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

A reader caught this and sent it over. IBM has once again not not updated the public holiday documents in IBM Domino. Since IBM uses Domino as the back end (and IBM Verse as the overlay) for email, I would imagine they are facing this same issue. Or have stopped taking public holidays

What is IBM Sametime Complete 9.0.1  

By Chris Miller | 6/3/16, 4:19 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

IBM has a package called IBM Sametime Complete 9.0.1 that claims to have at its core the most advanced standards-based media engine. Here is more information on IBM Sametime Complete

IBM Project Hawthorn Today & Tomrrow at ICON US 2016 replay  

By Chris Miller | 5/17/16, 2:45 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

Luis Guirigay of IBM to presented IBM Project Hawthorn: Today, Tomorrow, On Prem and Cloud at ICON US 2016. He covered the following in his ICON US 2016 session

ICON US 2016 keynote replay is available  

By Chris Miller | 5/16/16, 2:54 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

ICON US 2016 completed last week and the keynote was from Rob Koplowitz of IBM. The replay is online and he did a fantastic job conveying

ICON US 2016 lanches with a virtual event  

By Chris Miller | 3/8/16, 12:43 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

I am happy to finally announce ICON US 2016 is officially launched with a twist. This will be a one time virtual event on May 9-10, 2016. Registration is already open as well as call for abstracts and sponsor opportunities.

60+ in 60 - Admin Tips Power Hour session slides from IBM Connect 2016  

By Chris Miller | 2/10/16, 8:53 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by John Oldenburger

With a guaranteed minimum of 60 administration tips in 60 minutes you will walk out with a list of items to immediately help you tune your collaboration environment. Covering IBM Domino, Sametime, Connections, Traveler and more will have you eager to get back and implement some of the ideas.

IBM pulls IBM Notes Standard 9.0.1 Fix Pack 5 from download due to install error  

By Chris Miller | 12/2/15, 4:51 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by John Oldenburger

IBM announced moments ago that they are pulling IBM Notes Standard 9.0.1 Fix Pack 5 from download due to the following. A critical problem has been discovered with upgrading to Notes Standard 9.0.1 Fix Pack 5 from an earlier 9.0.1 Fix Pack or Hotfix.

IBM (Lotus) Greenhouse is being retired?!?  

By Chris Miller | 10/8/15, 12:03 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

I was looking for some IBM Partnerworld content that linked to IBM Greenhouse when I found it. On the page was the following words: The IBM Greenhouse is scheduled to be retired in late 2015 or early 2016. I believe I sat stunned for a few moments.

External User Registration Application - free from Turtle Partnership  

By Chris Miller | 9/30/15, 5:00 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse

Gabriella Davis, on the Turtle blog, announced the availability of the Domino based External User Registration Application they have written and use for customers. This app makes setting up external users for accounts so simple, including allowing self registration.

Important New Initiative for IBM Certification Test Security  

By Chris Miller | 9/24/15, 9:22 AM | - | Added by Kenio Carvalho

BM has sent correspondence announcing a new Initiative for IBM Certification Test Security that they will be sending violation notices and revoking exams where they feel you used outside assistance to prepare for the exam.

IBM roadmap for messaging and social platform - updated Sep 1 2015  

By Chris Miller | 9/8/15, 3:38 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by John Oldenburger

IBM sent an email to business partners with the IBM Roadmap for Messaging and Social Platform. This information is intended for IBM Business Partner information and is not to be shared with customers or prospects unless approved by IBM. The above video from MWLUG 2015 by Kramer Reeves may happen to contain a lot of the same information.

Goodbye Notes Browser Plug-in and hello ICAA  

By Chris Miller | 6/23/15, 7:28 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

IBM has announced that the name of the Notes Browser Plug-in will be changed to IBM Client Application Access (ICAA) starting somewhere in June 2015.

IBM Connections Cloud enhancements for June 2015  

By Chris Miller | 6/22/15, 2:02 PM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by John Oldenburger

IBM has released what's new for IBM Connections Cloud for June 2015. Here is some of the updates: Multi party audio video in meetings. New multi-party video capabilities in meetings is available from either the browser or the Connections meetings mobile application, and supports continuous video presence.

Update on IBM Verse and the IBM Messaging Roadmap  

By Chris Miller | 6/10/15, 11:45 AM | - | Added by John Oldenburger

Today was the ICS Techtalk with an update on IBM Verse and the IBM Messaging Roadmap. I anticipated some defined timelines for IBM Verse enhancements and what we can expect in Domino Next. Here is the slide for the IBM Messaging Roadmap as of May 2015.

Sametime Screen Sharing and Google Chrome  

By Chris Miller | 6/8/15, 8:10 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by John Oldenburger

The issue of IBM Sametime screen sharing and Google Chrome came up again in a chat and with a customer so I figured I would point everyone to my SocialBizUg recent article. You can read the entire article and the rest of the answer in my monthly newsletter on SocialBizUg.

IBM Verse Basic (or freemium if you like)  

By Chris Miller | 4/20/15, 11:16 AM | - | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

IBM Verse Basic is the starter kit of welcoming users to try IBM Verse. We previously referred to it as freemium. The final statement of restrictions seem to be announced. I formerly mentioned the restrictions that seemed to have slightly changed just for the number of messages you can send per 24 hour period.

IBM ConnectED and Lotusphere slides database updated for 2015  

By Chris Miller | 2/11/15, 12:22 PM | Business - Events / People | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

I am happy to announce for IBM ConnectED 2015 (aka Lotusphere) the sessions database now has over 30 slidesets from presenters for 2015. All are sorted by time and/or track. Searching is also available on the upper right. There is over 165 total sessions from the years in the database. Thanks to anyone that has made them public. I hope this central location makes it easier to find the content.

IBM ConnectED 2015 slides for BP207 - Considerations for the Cloud  

By Chris Miller | 2/3/15, 11:35 AM | - | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

At IBM ConnectED 2015 I had the pleasure to present BP207 - Considerations for the Cloud. Here are the slides presented in that session. Also see the unofficial IBM Connect and Lotusphere sessions database below. Are you considering a move to the cloud? Where do you start? One of the most important questions you will need to consider is around access and performance.

IBM ConnectED OGS & week in review  

By Chris Miller | 2/1/15, 8:55 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

IBM ConnectED 2015 and Lotusphere week in review. We look at: Annual backpack - The Lotusphere cookie and #cookiegate - IBM Verse - IBM Connections 5 - The vendor floor and tons more. Make sure you also read the entire blog posting for links.

IBM Announces IBM ConnectED 2016 dates - sometime next year  

By Chris Miller | 1/28/15, 4:03 PM | Business - Events / People | Added by Oliver Busse

At the IBM ConnectED 2015 Closing General Session someone from marketing stated that IBM ConnectED would be back for 2016 at some date and location. They would let us know in coming months.

The Totally Unofficial Totally Unsupported IBM ConnectED Session Database  

By Chris Miller | 1/20/15, 2:10 PM | Business - Events / People | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

Each year wonderful partners, developers and community build an unoffical IBM Connect and Lotusphere sessions database. 2015 is no exception for IBM ConnectED!! As you can see the data is sorted numerous ways and includes an action to add sessions you want to attend right to your Notes calendar (after you give the proper ECL rights).

My IBM ConnectED 2015 sessions  

By Chris Miller | 1/6/15, 11:56 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

I am happy to have two sessions at what is called IBM ConnectED 2015 (yes the ED are capitalized). Below are the direct links, details and more. I hope to see you there. Considerations for the Cloud - Are you considering a move to the cloud? Where do you start? and IBM Sametime Deployment Do's and Don'ts: Tips, Tricks, Perils and Pitfalls.

All-in-one Admin Tool for agent troubleshooting  

By Chris Miller | 12/9/14, 2:45 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

The All-in-one Admin Tool for agent based troubleshooting and problem solving has been around IBM since version 7. I first wrote about it back in July 2011 but that was removed when SocialBizUG was born and content migrated. So you needed a refresher as we did having to use this very recently.

IBM Verse announced - formerly IBM Mail Next  

By Chris Miller | 11/18/14, 8:57 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Johnny Oldenburger

IBM Verse announced - formerly IBM Mail Next. IBM launched the website and YouTube video for IBM Verse, formerly IBM Mail Next. Sign up for the general public also seems to be open.

Domino Migration Utility - where did you go?  

By Chris Miller | 10/28/14, 4:06 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

IBM announced and demonstrated the Domino Migration Utility back at IBM Connect 2013. This tool was designed to move Microsoft Exchange users into IBM Domino. Apparently it was rebranded and not made available free to the public. It is a paid service only. - See more at: http://www.idonotes.com/IdoNotes/idonotes.nsf/dx/domino-migration-utility-where-did-you-go.htm#sthash.35bt6F2A.dpuf

Lotus Notes Email Soft Deletions and Trash  

By Chris Miller | 5/9/14, 12:56 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Celia Hamilton

Even with years of use of email, our users still get confused between deleting documents and sending them to the trash where they are held for a short time. I like to give the example of a shredder versus the trash can in your office as an example.

IBM Connect 2014 slides and videos database now over 60 sessions inside  

By Chris Miller | 2/13/14, 12:38 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by Niklas Heidloff

With IBM Connect 2014 slides not posted on the official sites yet we are ahead of the curve offering over 55 slidedecks and videos embedded for your viewing in the slides database. Search, explore by track or browse by tag.

IBM Connect and Lotusphere slides database updated for 2014  

By Chris Miller | 2/5/14, 12:23 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by Niklas Heidloff

We launched the IBM Connect and Lotusphere slides and video database last year. It is already updating for 2014 with a dozen embedded slidesets.

IBM Connect 2014 slides for BP303 Empowering ICS Communities for SocialBizUG with IBM Connections  

By Chris Miller | 2/4/14, 10:27 PM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Niklas Heidloff

I had the pleasure of presenting at IBM Connect 2014 with Celia Hamilton (SocialBizUG), Mike Smith (Turtle Partnership), and Mark Myers (LDC) on Empowering ICS Communities for SocialBizUG with IBM Connections.