At this year's Lotusphere 2006 user conference, dozens of independent software vendors showcased their Notes and Domino add-ons in the show's busy exhibit hall.

Here is a sampling of some of the products offered:

Ardexus Mode Version 5 is the latest version of Mississauga, Ontario-based Ardexus Inc.'s customer relationship management (CRM) plug-in suite. According to the vendor, it offers easy configuration and tools for marketing, tracking leads, maintaining contact information, managing accounts, calendaring and more. Pricing for a license begins at US$500 per user.

Version 4 of SpamSentinel antispam software from Boston-based Mayflower Software Inc. includes new policy management features. SpamSentinel is a Domino-based product that relies on feedback from millions of users around the world to determine if incoming messages are spam or legitimate e-mail. Mayflower also offers an antivirus module for Notes that strips viruses off e-mail messages as soon as they are received. SpamSentinel is available as an annual subscription service starting at $450 per server for 10 users, or $612 for a subscription that includes antivirus protection.

TrackMeet from Mendham, N.J.-based Kolaco Inc. is meeting-management software that allows users to record meeting minutes and track task assignments. The software allows designated tasks to be e-mailed to all meeting participants so that everyone knows who is responsible for each part of the project, according to Kolaco. TrackMeet starts at $7,500 for up to 100 users.