INTRANET
According
to Prof. Indranil Sen Gupta, An Intranet is a private computer network that
uses internet protocols, network connectivity and possibly the public
telecommunication system to securely share part of an organization’s
information or operations with its employees.
It
basically uses the same concepts and technologies of the internet (that is the
client and server) running on the internet protocol suite and the access of
information is typically through browsers example: fire fox, opera mini and
internet explorer.
According
to P. Jain, M. Kulhari and S. Kumar, Intranet is the internal company network
that uses internet standards (like HTML, HTTP, and IP protocols) and software.
Intranet is accessed only by authorized persons, especially members or
employees of the organization.
According
to MD Nuruddin and K. Jain, An Intranet delivers collaboration and coordination
to employees around the clock. The communication system is designed by
technical staff and the focus is on the message not the media.
It
normally runs in a client or server environment and a local area network
configuration. It is separated from other networks by firewalls, a means of
preventing unauthorized access to the company’s internal data or leaks of
sensitive company information.
According
to Mohammed Nadeem, Intranets uses the same web interface but up firewalls (a
special security software) so that only employees could access the company’s
web site. It is an internal organizational internet.
An
Intranet is also an internal corporate network built using Internet and World
Wide Web (WWW) standards and products that allow employees of an organization
to gain access to corporate information.
Only
employees who are issued passwords and access codes are able to use them. Firewalls
protect intranets from unauthorized outside access. Intranet is for the
corporate members.
According
to Dr. Mohammed Al Muhtadi, The term Intranet refers to a corporate or private
network of computers that share part/parts of the organizations operations and
information with employees by using secure network connections and specific
internet protocols.
IMPORTANCE'S OF INTRANET IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
Corporate
Communications: Intranets can serve as a powerful tool for communication within
an organization. From a communication standpoint, Intranets are useful to
communicate tactical initiatives that have global reach. The type of
information to be conveyed is her purpose, the goal, the driving force, the
results to date and whom to speak to for more information. By communicating
this information on the intranet, all staff can access the initiative and stay
current with the progress and tactical focus of the organization.
Workforce
Productivity: Intranets help employees to quickly locate information and view
information faster, while using applications relevant to their roles and
responsibilities. Users can access data held in any database from anywhere
within the organization. This increases the employees ability to perform work
faster, more efficient and accurately.
Time:
Intranets allow organizations to make more information available to employees
on a “pull” basis (that is employees can link to relevant information at any
time) rather than being overloaded by large volumes of information. This comes
in handy when the urge of moment meetings come up, needing the most current
information available.
Knowledge
management: This means capturing, organizing and retrieving corporate
information. With all tools of information within the intranet, and employees
constantly adding new information in the form of comments, discussions, blogs
and documents; intranet serves as a centralized place to capture important
corporate information.
BY JAMES CATHERINE
BAPRM 42566
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