Question: Which of the following is first ever true collaboration platform?
A Lotus Notes
B Citrix GoToMeeting
C XAMPP
D None of the above
Answer: Lotus Notes
| Aspect | Description |
| Name of collaboration platform | Lotus Notes |
| Developer name | Originally developed by Iris Associates |
| Purpose | Collaboration of software platform |
| Key Features | · Email · Instant messaging · Document management · Calendaring, · Web browsing · Application development capabilities |
| Notable History | Launched in 1989, and played a significant role in the development of early collaborative software. |
| Acquisition | Acquired by IBM in 1995 and integrated into the IBM software portfolio. |
| Transition to HCL | In 2018, HCL Technologies acquired Lotus Notes and related products from IBM. |
| Impact | Lotus Notes had a substantial influence on the development of modern collaboration and email platforms. |
| Current Status | Lotus Notes is still in use today, but many organizations have transitioned to other collaboration tools and email platforms. |