Intranets – The Basics
Intranets refer to web servers and content focused on private distribution of information within an enterprise. Intranets use the same standards and technologies as the public internet, but place a layer of protection or security over the content. Intranets are increasingly seen as the main platform for knowledge management in modern enterprise. Increasingly, intranets are being used to deliver tools and applications, such as collaboration (facilitating group and project work), information corporate directories; HR related sites, sales and CRM tools, project management tools – all of which are implemented to enhance productivity.
Intranets provide numerous sources of business value. Their primary purpose is to provide convenient, 24/7 access to information. However, their value increases substantially when core business applications are integrated with the portal. Companies realize significant reductions in process cycle times, higher levels of quality, lower costs, and better decisions when geographically separate groups and teams collaborate within a portal framework.
Iknow has deep expertise in managing all phases of Intranet projects, from initial requirements gathering through system deployment. We have worked on projects of various sizes and scopes--from relatively small informational portals for project teams or business functions to the design, development, and implementation of sizable process-based portals involving numerous applications, features, and functionality (e.g., workflow automation and complex review and approval steps, streaming content for market research and competitive intelligence, project and portfolio management, and content management)
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