CNet reports that IBM's Lotus division will use industry standards to <A HREF="http://news.com.com/IBM+targets+Microsofts+suite+spot/2100-1012_3-5815203">loosen Microsoft's grip on desktop software</A>. The company's strategy is to maintain its current Notes and WebSphere portal customers by offering upgrades while introducing its Workplace suite of standards-based, componentized collaboration tools.