The Intranet
is a network based on TCP/IP protocols belonging to an organization,
accessible only by the organization's members, employees, or others with authorization.
Intranet = Network + Information Resources + Information Services
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Advantages of Intranets
Implementation benefits |
- Fast, easy, low-cost to implement
- Based on open standards
- Connectivity with other systems
- Many tools available
- Scalable
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Usability benefits |
- Easy to learn and use
- Multimedia
- Hypertext links
- Single interface to information resources and services
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Organizational benefits |
- Access to internal and external information
- Improves communication
- Increases collaboration and coordination
- Supports links with customers and partners
- Can capture and share knowledge
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