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Intranet / Extranet

An intranet is a private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of an organization's information or operations with its employees.

An extranet is a private network to securely share part of a business's information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers or other businesses. An extranet can be viewed as part of a company's Intranet that is extended to users outside the company.

Advantages of an intranet/extranet:

• Increased productivity:
  Intranet/extranets can help employees/suppliers to quickly find and view information and applications relevant to their roles and responsibilities. Via a simple-to-use web browser interface, users can access data held in any database the organization wants to make available, anytime and - subject to security provisions - from anywhere, increasing employees'/users' ability to perform their jobs faster, more accurately, and with confidence that they have the right information.
• Improved time management:
  With intranet/extranets, organizations can make more information available to employees/suppliers on a "pull" basis (ie: users can link to relevant information at a time which suits them) rather than being deluged indiscriminately by emails.
• Seamless communication:
  Intranet/extranets can serve as powerful tools for communication within an organization, vertically and horizontally.