The
web is best known as a source of free and easily accessible
information. While this is true, it is far from the web’s
only use. The web is also and incredible tool for organizing
and providing information to a restricted group of individuals.
Limiting access to information on a web site to either internal
users only, or to a select group of external users, transforms
a public web site into either an Intranet or an Extranet.
Intranets are the ideal location to store and provide
access to information pertaining to employees such as employee
handbooks, company rules and procedures, job opportunities,
etc. Intranets can also be used to post internal announcements
and calendars of events. Portions of an Intranet can be
used to store frequently used documents or other materials.
Basically, any information or online applications of value
to company employees can be added to this password protected
site.
Similarly, Extranets are password protected web sites
with information available to only a select group of individuals
external to the company. These individuals can be partners,
subcontractors, clients, or virtually any other designated
group. Content on an Extranet can be customized based on
the user’s login information. For example, when one client
logs into the Extranet, his/her and only his/her account
information is displayed.
Intranets and Extranets can be developed using various web
related technologies and prepackaged software solutions.
Webline offers free
consultations to review our clients’ needs and current software
environment in order to help them develop cost effective
and useful Intranets and Extranets.
