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Flow of the PresentationIntroduction to Intranet
Introduction of IntranetAn internet is a network inside an organization that uses Internet technologies to provide an internet like environment within the enterprise.Internet technologies such as web browser and server, HTML, etc are used for information sharing, communications, and support of business processes.Intranet is protected by security measures such as password, firewalls so it can be used by authorized users through internet.A companys intranet can also be accessed through the intranets of customers, suppliers, and other business partner via extranet links.Intranets are also being used as corporate culture-change platforms. For example, large numbers of employees discussing key issues in an intranet forum application could lead to new ideas in management, productivity, quality, and other corporate issues.Business value of intranetsOrganizations are implementing a broad range of internet uses.Companies organize intranet applications is to group them conceptually into a user service that reflect the basic services that intranet offer to their usersIntranets can help users to locate and view information faster and use applications relevant to their roles and responsibilities.Intranets provide an enterprise information portal that supportsCommunication & CollaborationWeb publishingBusiness operations and managementIntranet portal management
Communication & Collaboration :Intranet can significantly improve communications and collaboration within an enterpriseFor example we can use our intranet browser and our PC to send and receive e-mail, voice mail, pages etc and to communicate with others within our organization.Web Publishing :The comparative ease, attractivness, and lower cost of publishing and accessing multimedia business information internally via intranet.Web sites have been the primary reasons for the explosive growth in the use of intranets in business.
Business operations and management :Intranets are also being used as the platform for developing and deploying critical business applications to support business operations and managerial decision making.For example many companies are developing custom applications like order processing, inventory control, sales management etc. which can be implemented on intranets and internet.
Intranet portals management :Organizations employ IT and IS professionals to manage the functions of intranet along with maintaining various hardware and software components necessary for successful operations. For example A network administrator must manage the access of users via password and other security mechanicsms to ensure that each user is able to use the intranet productively Introduction to ExtranetExtranets are network links that use internet technologies to interconnect the intranet of a business with the intranets of its customers, suppliers, or other business partners.Companies can establish direct private network links among themselves or create private, secure internet links called virtual private network For example, military networks of different security levels may map onto a common military radio transmission system that never connects to the Internet.Consultants and contractors can use the extranet to facilitate the design of new system or provide outsourcing services.The suppliers of the organization can use the extranet to ensure that the raw materials necessary for the organization to function are in stock or delivered in a timely fashionExtranet links the organization to the outside world in a manner that improves the way it does business.Thank you
