Recently, 73% of iPhone users stated that they did not see their device as a business tool.  While Apple’s reaction to this news remains unclear, IBM has actually stepped in to curb that public sentiment.  Last month, IBM unveiled the beta availability of Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1 software.  According to Geek.com, iPhone users have already had access to Notes through IBM’s Lotus iNotes ultra-light mode.  However, this new version supports Exchange ActiveSync which allows for real-time updates of mail, calender and contacts from remote servers.

In addition to making these new features available on the iPhone, IBM recently began development practices that incorporate social media.  They have been utilizing “blogs and Twitter to collect and make hundreds of refinements suggested by people who want to work smarter.”  These new features, which include refinements to search and ways to edit messages, are now present on desktop software and some are even available on the iPhone.

IBM has previously worked with Nokia and Samsung to bring Lotus Notes Traveler support to smart phone customers.  They are currently working with AT&T, Spring, Verizon Wireless, and Orange in order to keep expanding Lotus Notes.