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Intranet is a network inside an organization that links employees
and information together for more effective interactions with
other employees, vendors, and customers.
An
extranet enables a company to extend data and applications
to strategic business users such as customers, partners, suppliers,
etc. Organizations can manage user access to allow extranet
users to view their project or account information, including
account history, project updates, status reports, and related
contact information.
Both
intranet and extranet users exchange data within a protected
environment. Users are required to log in before entering
into a secure site.
BENIFIT
OF INTRANETS/EXTRANETS:
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Enhance efficiency through a centralized source of information
Intranets and extranets provide easy access to well-structured
internal information, including HR documents, company reports,
memos, research papers, company news, client information,
etc.
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Increase workforce productivity
Employees can quickly find relevant data and applications
through any web browser, increasing their ability to perform
their jobs with accuracy and efficiency.
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Facilitate communication within and outside of an organization
An intranet stimulates internal collaboration within a company.
An extranet stimulates collaboration between a company and
its business users.
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Reduce costs resulting from paper documents
Both intranets and extranets help you save money by significantly
reducing costs related to the production and distribution
of paper documents.
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