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Intranet Web sites can plug into your existing network infrastructure. As a result, they leverage your network investment. Because they operate over your existing network, Intranet Web sites are easier to secure than those on the Internet.
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Like Web sites on the Internet, Intranet Web sites present a number of
possibilities that can revolutionize the way you do business:
Automate business processes. Automate a variety of internal business
processes on your Web site for increased efficiency. For example, many
organizations are using Intranet Web sites to automate the distribution and
administration of internal documents, including policies and procedures,
benefit selections, financial information, telephone lists and job postings.
Electronic distribution eliminates the high cost of updating and distributing
paper documents every time an update occurs.
Redeploy client/server solutions. By redeploying client/server solutions to
Web sites, you provide universal access to information without the need to
install and manage specialized client software. Users can access the
information they need through their standard Web browsers. Many
organizations are already redeploying client/server applications in human
resources, accounting, sales management and executive information
services onto their Intranet Web sites. These Web-based applications are
considerably less expensive to maintain and manage than traditional
client/server solutions.
Disseminate information. Through your Intranet Web site you can
disseminate internal information to employees--and even to business
partners, such as suppliers and contractors. You can use your Web site to
present information in new and engaging ways, so your employees will be
more apt to access the information. Your business partners will also
appreciate being kept "in the loop."
Facilitate a collaborative culture. Because important information flows
more freely through Intranet Web sites, it is easier for your employees to
become more engaged, involved and interactive --within their own
departments and workgroups as well as with other departments and
workgroups.
Increase employee satisfaction. Use your Web site to keep employees
informed and solicit their feedback on matters that are important to them. As
a result, you'll build closer relationships with them.
Receive feedback. Because of its ease of interaction, a Web site can help
you obtain valuable feedback from your employees and business partners.
Use this information to improve service and support to these people who are
so important to your business.
About USWeb
USWeb Corporation, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading international
professional services firm providing a single source for Internet, Intranet and Extranet
services. The company offers comprehensive solutions, including needs analysis,
architecture planning, Internet and Intranet Web consulting, design, development, access,
hosting, site marketing and educational services. USWeb is uniquely positioned to provide
comprehensive services and solutions for any of the Intranet applications described in this
paper.
