An Intranet is a localized LAN based communication system to enhance inter-company communications using the Internet technology. A summation of such simplicity does not completely cover all the possibilities involved with real-time business collaboration available. When an organization thinks of building an Intranet, the most common mistake made is the overlooking of the wealth of features available to optimizing business strategies all the while keeping within budget. Looking at this technology from the top level, some of the most common functions that ninety percent of the companies perform for intra-company communications could be easily made efficient using the Intranet technology.

Internet technologies have enabled us to communicate large amounts of information virtually anywhere in the virtually almost instantaneously. Intranets enable organizations to alleviate many typical problems associated with information access, authoring, processing and delivery. An Intranet employs the same communications and computer technologies as the Internet except within the privacy and security of your organization. An Intranet offers near effortless input and retrieval of corporate information, E-mail integration, and a gateway to the Internet.

Organizations have definitely improved on data acquisition with the introduction of the electronically assisted workforce, but with the same stroke have created another problem of the location and retrieval of data. These hindrances could be easily made non-existent with using a properly suited Intranet.

1. Using Sales Force Automation, a salesperson can update corporate prices on demand

2. Collaboration between departments and individuals can be accomplished real-time

3. Activity of company representatives can be documented for improving efficiency

4. Press releases can be linked for real-time feedback

5. Sales reports may be generated on demand

6. Corporate handbooks and policies may be adjusted and updated with limited distributive effort

7. The company can publish managerial contact information for those that require immediate access

8. Online education and policy review can be updated to suit the situation as your organization grows

9. Company briefings can be distributed for informational purposes

10. Employee time logs may be filled out either on location or remotely

This list is just a brief hint at the possibilities open to you and your organization's best interests.

Data Jugglers offers custom-tailored Intranet solutions that streamline your operation and meet your corporate communication requirements, generally utilizing your existing network technologies and computer systems. Organizations incorporating Intranet technologies are achieving breakthrough results in increased productivity, paperwork reduction and decreased operational expenses all while producing a measurable return on investment.

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