Many businesses utilize a company intranet, a computer network with Internet protocol technology such as HTTP, SMTP and FTP to share computing services and data within one organization. This may be via an internal website, or something greater such as the IT infrastructure with multiple LANs. A company intranet can host multiple private websites and serve as a communication and collaboration hub.
Is it secure?
Your small business in Bowling Green, Ky. and surrounding areas can have an intranet that is protected from unauthorized external access. Small companies often create intranets via a private IP address range. Since those can only be connected to via your company’s local network, VPNs (virtual private networks) that require authentication and encryption are helpful.
So would it behoove your small business to develop a company intranet? Take a look at some common benefits of having an intranet within an organization:
Effective project management. Company intranets are wonderful collaborative tools for organizations that must utilize CRM (customer relationship management) and project management tools. A company intranet, when used for a particular project, can be a breeding ground for new ideas in all business and project areas. Such a platform greatly enhances teamwork, as well.
An improved culture. Intranets promote commonality between employees and the information they receive. There’s nothing like having everyone on the same page.
Time-sensitive communication enhancement. Intranets allow information to be distributed to individuals on an as-needed basis, and serve as a newsletter of sorts, so employees can be privy to data when they are ready, or on queue from you, the employer. Remember, live updates regarding specs, standards and parameters can proactively deter company liability where applicable.
IT uses. Your intranet can link to the organization’s information management system, and support a highly distributable computing design
Business as usual. Company intranets are marvels for human resources and benefits departments (and small business owners, alike), allowing universal company information like business standards, news, policies, manuals, and also forms to be distributed to employees all in one location.
Ultimately, your small business productivity can be enhanced with a company intranet. So how do you plan and create an intranet for your small business in the Kentucky-Tennessee area? That’s where ABR Systems Group comes in. We can help you define your purpose based on your goals. We can also help you build, implement and maintain your small business intranet in a way that will be cost effective and beneficial to your employees. And of course, new things come up. We can help you grow your intranet in a way that will still be efficient. Our IT consultants can help your small business with its company intranet, so call us today.
