http://www.ibm.com/software/lotus/category/network/?cm_mmc=agus_iteplotv-20090615-usitp300-_-n-_-f1-_-d Andrew Frayling discusses the importance of collaboration software in university research, particularly interdisciplinary research which is very popular right now. Collaboration software also enables students to collaborate with peers, lecturers, and professors, encouraging a better, more comprehensive education.