Still sitting on old Lotus Notes data? Here’s a smarter way to move it into SharePoint and Microsoft Lists.
It’s surprising how often this comes up: organizations think they’ve retired Lotus Notes, only to realize years later that they still have NSF files hanging around, sometimes as database archives, sometimes buried in old backups.
The problem is, those files aren’t just clutter. They come with security risks, compliance issues (hello, GDPR), and costs tied to keeping old systems alive just to access legacy data. Incomplete migrations from Lotus Notes and Domino are a lot more common than most of us will admit.
That’s where SWING Software’s Seascape for Notes comes in. The latest release makes it a lot easier to finally deal with that leftover Notes content and get it into Microsoft SharePoint – without painful data migration issues.
Meet SharePoint Uploader v5
The star of this release is the new SharePoint Uploader v5. Its Click & Go mode takes care of all the content uploading and data mapping details. You don’t need to be a Lotus Notes expert (or dig through Lotus Notes applications you haven’t touched in years). Just pick your databases, point to a SharePoint site, and hit Start. In many cases, the tool runs the data migration end-to-end without manual tweaking.
Here’s what stands out:
Keeps the structure intact – It maps your old Notes databases into SharePoint lists, libraries, and columns automatically. Notes docs become PDFs, attachments stay in their native format.
Feels familiar – The SharePoint side mirrors the original Notes environment, so users won’t get lost. Even doclinks still work inside the PDFs, keeping navigation simple. For SharePoint users, it’s just a set of familiar lists, pages, and libraries, with all the links working as expected.
No specialist skills needed – You don’t have to find Domino specialists or dust off Domino knowledge yourself to make it happen.
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Why this matters
For IT teams, this isn’t just about getting rid of an old system – it’s about making data useful again:
Searchable archives – Instead of sitting in NSF limbo, data lands in SharePoint lists and libraries where you can actually search and organize it.
Power Platform ready – Once in SharePoint, that data plays nicely with Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Think reporting, automated workflows, and lightweight apps built on top of historical data.
Risk reduction – Holding onto NSF files long-term is a compliance time bomb. A breach or an unfulfilled DSAR request can mean fines and headaches. Converting to open formats and moving to modern platforms makes the data secure, accessible, and independent of the old platform.
In short, it turns inactive legacy data into a usable resource, one you can plug into modern workflows, analyze for insights, and even use as a foundation for new projects within your Microsoft 365 environment.
Time to let go of NSF Files
If your organization still has Notes data gathering dust, this is a straightforward way to deal with it once and for all. With Seascape for Notes + SharePoint Uploader v5, you get your data into a modern platform where it’s easy to access, use, and secure.
Check out Seascape for Notes
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