HCL Sametime

Why HCL Sametime?

Public cloud communication is not an option for regulated industries. Banks, government, healthcare need data sovereignty. Compliance requires audit trails. Security concerns with consumer tools. On-premises deployment is necessary.

HCL Sametime is a secure enterprise communication platform. On-premises deployment - full data control. Encrypted communications end-to-end. Video, chat, meetings in one platform. Integration with Notes/Domino ecosystem.

How does it work?

Instant Messaging

Real-time communication:

• 1:1 and group chat
• Presence awareness
• File transfer
• Rich text formatting
• Persistent chat rooms

Video Conferencing

Face-to-face meetings:

• HD video
• Screen sharing
• Recording
• Virtual backgrounds
• Large meetings

Integration

Unified experience:

• Notes/Domino integration
• Click-to-chat
• Calendar integration
• Directory sync
• Mobile apps

Key Features

Chat

• Instant messaging
• Group conversations
• Persistent rooms
• File sharing
• Emoji and reactions

Meetings

• Video conferencing
• Audio conferencing
• Screen sharing
• Whiteboard
• Recording

Presence

• Online/offline status
• Custom status
• Do not disturb
• Calendar integration
• Location awareness

Security

• End-to-end encryption
• On-premises control
• Audit logging
• Compliance archiving
• Access controls

Deployment Options

Model	Description	Best For
On-Premises	Full control	Regulated industries
Private Cloud	Customer cloud	Cloud + control
Hybrid	Mix deployment	Gradual transition

Integration Ecosystem

HCL Products:

• Notes client embedding
• Domino directory
• Verse integration
• Connections integration

Microsoft:

• Outlook plugin
• Teams interop
• Active Directory

Custom:

• REST API
• Webhooks
• Bot framework

Who is it for?

• Regulated industries (banking, government, healthcare)
• Organizations with data sovereignty requirements
• Notes/Domino environments
• Enterprise seeking secure alternative to consumer tools

Benefits

For Security: On-premises control, encryption, compliance, audit trails

For IT: Enterprise integration, scalability, centralized management

For users: Unified communication, mobile access, integration with workflow

Specifications

Deployment	On-premises, private cloud, hybrid
Security	End-to-end encryption, compliance
Clients	Desktop, web, mobile (iOS, Android)
Integration	Notes, Domino, Microsoft, API

FAQ

How does it differ from Zoom/Teams? On-premises deployment, data sovereignty, encryption control. For regulated industries.

Does it have to be on-premises? No. Cloud and hybrid options available. On-prem for maximum control.

How does Notes integration work? Native integration - presence, click-to-chat, embedded in Notes client.

How many people can be in a meeting? Scalable - from 1:1 to large town halls. Depending on deployment.

Is there a mobile app? Yes. Native apps for iOS and Android with full functionality.

How does encryption work? End-to-end encryption for messages and video. TLS for transport.

Does it support compliance archiving? Yes. Integration with archiving solutions for regulatory compliance.

How does presence federation work? Federation with other Sametime deployments and external partners.

Can I use it with Teams? Yes. Interoperability options for hybrid environments.

What about support? HCL global support. nFlo offers deployment, configuration and integration services.