Introduction to Internet and Intranet
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What is Intranet?
Intranets are private networks, usually maintained by
corporations for internal communications, which use internet -- usually web
-- protocols, software and servers. They are relatively cheap, fast, and
reliable networking and information warehouse systems that link offices
around the world. They make it is easy for corporate users to communicate
with one another, and to access the information resources of the internet.
Inter-connected network within one organization that uses Web technologies for the sharing of information internally, not world wide. Such information might include organization policies and procedures, announcements, or information about new products.