An Intranet is a private network inside a company or organization, which uses software like that used on the Internet, but is for internal use only, and is not accessible to the public. Companies use Intranets to manage projects, provide employee information, distribute data and information, etc. CoreBiz Technology Solutions specialises in developing Intranets. Advantages of an Intranet

The advantage an Intranet has over other types of computer network is that it is based on Internet technologies and protocols, which are designed to be platform-independent. This means anyone in your company can get the information they need from anywhere, no matter what kind of computer you are using (a PC, a Mac etc.) - all they need is Web browser software on the computer.

Intranets are easier and less expensive to set up and maintain than traditional networks. Documents on an Intranet are written in HTML and many HTML tools are now available. You can even produce HTML documents in Microsoft Word - you simply save your document as a Web page.

Because Intranets are based on Internet technology, they can also incorporate graphics, sound and video, eMail, newsgroups, and so on.
Your staff will find it simpler and more intuitive to use because it is accessed through a Web browser, which provides an easy-to-use point-and-click interface.

An Intranet does not have to be vast with dozens of people connected to it - depending on your business need, it could link just 3 or 4 people in your company.

Through an Intranet you can easily share documents, communicate via eMail, share applications such as calendars or contact lists, even access information from a remote location. You can do all this through a single easy-to-use, point-and-click, piece of software you are probably already familiar with - your Web browser.

Using this technology you can access and share information much more easily and cheaply than ever before. An Intranet enables you to communicate, co-ordinate, and manage, staff and other resources more effectively, and offers new ways of working. Although usually associated with large companies it can be a valuable business tool even for an SME.

The concept can extend outside your company to allow business partners -such as suppliers and vendors - access to your network and business information. These are known as Extranets.