Intranet

Intro
An intranet is a computer network that uses “Internet Protocol technology” to share information, operational systems, or computing services within an organization. This is only accessible by the staff in the organization the intranet provides.

Usages:
Intranets are used to increase productivity of the workforce by delivering tools that the staff need to work efficiently. They are mainly used in places of work or education for staff and sometimes the students to access vital information and services they need.

Examples:
Microsoft Sharepoint is the most dominant way of creating intranets.

Advantages:
·     Increased workforce productivity

·     Cost effective

·     Fast and reliable updates for the users

Disadvantages:
·     Ongoing costs

·     Data security