What Sametime client software is available

Your Sametime 8.5.2 environment offers a number of ways to connect users to the Sametime community. These options can be based on desktop configurations, device usage, or administration support considerations.

Sametime Connect

Sametime Connect is the Sametime client that offers the most power and functionality when using Sametime. It runs as a stand-alone client, and is not dependent on any other desktop software.

The Sametime Connect Client is a good choice if you want your users to connect and utilize the full range of Sametime features, such as Sametime Advanced and Sametime Meetings.

Notes embedded Sametime client

If you use Lotus Notes, the Notes embedded Sametime client runs as a plugin to the Notes client. When the user starts Lotus Notes, the Sametime client also launches and runs within Notes.

The Sametime client embedded within Notes is a good option for environments that already use Lotus Notes and want to minimize the number of client...