Extranet/Intranet
These can be very powerful communication tools if well designed and used to their
full capacity by any business. They enable you to shift repetitive, time-consuming,
labour-intensive tasks into automated processes.
The benefits are:
- portrays a professional image
- Enables efficient communication
- Saves time and administration
- Quick and easy sharing of documents
Intranet
This can often be described as a secure website only accessible by members of an
organisation or a network. It allows specific information and applications to be
available to fulfill a number of administrative functions such as:
- Holiday booking for employees
- Time sheets
- Important staff information
- CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
The benefits include:
- Quick and easy to use
- Effective communication with employees
- Can motivate staff as they feel more involved
- Can increase awareness of important company news to staff
For a detailed explanation of the intranet system and an example of its functions
please download our intranet data sheet.
Extranet
An extranet is very similar to an intranet but allows users outside of the company
to view certain company information using a user name and password. It can be a
great way to communicate with clients, suppliers and any stakeholders and has the
following benefits:
- Safe secure communication
- Allows for communication with multiple groups
- Information is easily accessible from any location (provided there is an internet
connection.)