is a
Proprietary Web-based
Social Software Application distributed by the
Lotus Software division of
IBM . Lotus Connections is, according to IBM, "...social software for business that empowers you to be more innovative and helps you execute more quickly by using dynamic networks of coworkers, partners and customers."
It was announced at Lotusphere 2007 and shipped on June 27, 2007.
Lotus Connections will have five parts: Profiles, Communities,
Blogs , Dogear (
Social Bookmarking ), and Activities.