Lotus Development Corporation

Lotus Development Corporation was a software company best known for creating Lotus 1-2-3, one of the first widely used spreadsheet programs, in the early 1980s. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it helped transform business productivity by providing tools for data analysis and management. The company's innovations played a key role in office software development during the personal computer era. In 1995, Lotus was acquired by IBM, expanding its reach and integrating its products into broader enterprise solutions. Today, Lotus's legacy continues through IBM’s collaboration with various productivity tools, shaping modern software for businesses worldwide.