With the release of HCL Domino 14.5, HCL Software is embarking on a new chapter for secure, future-proof, and intelligent enterprise solutions. Launch video “Introducing HCL Domino 14.5” It impressively demonstrates how the new version not only further develops Domino's classic strengths, but also... Domino IQ also brings generative AI into play safely and pragmatically.

Digital sovereignty in focus

A central theme of the presentation is digital sovereignty – an increasingly critical aspect of many companies' cloud strategies. Forrester analyst Dario Meisto emphasizes the importance of designing IT infrastructure and software solutions to remain independent of geopolitical risks and regulatory intervention by foreign states. Domino 14.5 meets these requirements through flexible deployment models: on-premises, private cloud, or sovereign public cloud environments.

BSI certifications and integration into SIEM systems such as IBM QRadar or Splunk demonstrate that Domino can be operated confidently even in security-critical environments – such as banks, government agencies or healthcare.

Domino IQ – Secure AI, locally operated

With Domino IQ, AI becomes an integral part of the platform. The key advantage: the integration works without additional cloud infrastructure or ongoing costs. Users can utilize local language models, and data remains within the company. LotusScript, Java, and REST APIs are available for developers to quickly extend existing applications with AI capabilities – for example, for email summarization or automated text generation.

Other highlights in Domino 14.5

• Automated updates for Domino servers

• Passkey and OIDC support for modern authentication

• Nomad extension for desktop integration (e.g., Excel, label printers)

• REST API extension for collaborative editing of attachments

• Improved accessibility in accordance with the EU Accessibility Act

Voices from the community

Partners and customers are praising Domino 14.5 as a true "pivot release" that sets an important course for the future – comparable to previous version jumps such as 4.5 or 8.5. The use of AI is particularly enthusiastic: Finally, existing Domino data can be unlocked with modern AI methods to accelerate processes and make customer interactions more intelligent.

Conclusion

With Domino 14.5, HCL impressively demonstrates that modern software doesn't necessarily have to mean SaaS. Anyone who wants to maintain control over data, infrastructure, and software—without sacrificing innovation—will find a viable platform for the future here.