IBM Lotus Connections 3.0 provides social software for building professional networks and customer communities

W00t, Lotus Connections 3.0 has been announced today, with Electronic General Availability (EGA) due on November 24.

Here's the Announcement Letter

• IBM® Lotus® Connections 3.0 is designed to help you:

• Exchange ideas with, and benefit from, the expertise of other people using the new Forums application
• Expand your professional network through social analytics based recommendations for people to connect with, and communities to join
• Build vibrant communities that encourage participation with sub-communities focused on key topics of interest to the members
• Access profile information, search for expertise, and view status more quickly with an enhanced page navigation
• Stay informed of the latest updates from across your social network with new notification capabilities
• Access your social data while on the go using an expanded choice of mobile device support