Intranet FAQ

"What Is an Intranet ?"
Intranets are just like a small version if the Internet, inside of an enclosed computer system. They utilize the same software as the Internet, Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer, and web servers, like Apache or ™iPlanet.

"Can my customers use part of my Intranet without compromising the security of the rest of my system ?"
Yes, these applications are usually referred to as Extranets. NuroTec staff has real world experience in developing these type of segregated systems.

"What do I need to host an Intranet?"
A typical computer network where all, or most computers are connected by a LAN (Local Area Network). One or more computers are designated as "Servers" to host the actual web pages.

"What about connecting my existing systems to this Intranet?"
One of the main reasons companies create Intranets is to share information with employees and customers. Also, connecting new web-based screens to existing applications is very popular among employees and customers. Creating modern, flexible front-end screens to replace old "Dos-Like" screens have made "Legacy to Web" applications very popular.

"How can my organization justify the development cost of an Intranet?"
The costs of Intranet construction are normally recovered through increased employee productivity and greater customer satisfaction.
i.e.: Employees Attending fewer meetings, spending less time looking for company documentation or policies, Etc.

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