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Everyone is familiar to everyone who has been using computers or smartphone for any length of time, be that a Google search, brand website or a social site like Facebook. It is a place where anyone can access?
But what is an intranet? An intranet site is a website which is exclusively for member of a business or organisation protected by security from the outside world, where employee or members can share content, news, policies, documents information safe in the knowledge it can only be seen by other validated coworkers or participants.
Learn more below, let's discuss the differences between the internet and an intranet.
What is the Internet?
The internet is a global network of computers where people are able to communicate, share information and access the World Wide Web.
What is an Intranet?
On the other hand, an intranet is a private or closed network—which means only authorized users can have access to it. It is like the restricted version of the internet where only employees, partners, shareholders, or investors have access to it. Organizations use an intranet to store, share, and organize relevant information within the organization.
Some examples of an intranet platform are Steegle, Happeo, and LumApps. For a more detailed review see: Top Intranet Packages for 2022.
Internet vs Intranet
Features of the Internet
The internet can be accessed by everyone
Easy to transfer information and data
Every device or computer using the internet is independent
A network of networks
No restriction on the information being shared and accessed
Features of an Intranet
Safer and more secure
Large files such as images, videos, and sounds are processed faster on an intranet
Fast and accurate
An easy way to monitor your business or organization
Protected from external threats
Easily transfer relevant information within the organization
Internet
The internet is a public network
Unlimited number of users
The internet contains various types of data and information
Anyone with a computer, laptop or mobile phone can access the internet
Internet contains intranets
The internet is not as secure as an intranet
Intranet
An intranet is a closed or private network
Limited and authorised users only
An intranet contains relevant information for an organization
Only authorized users with login details can have access to an intranet
An intranet is accessed using the internet with restrictions
Safe and secure network
Sometimes intranets are called other names e.g. Employee Experience Platforms (EXP) or Employee Portals, Employee wikis, Employee Self Service (ESS)
How the Internet Can Be Used
To communicate (e.g sending emails, using social media, etc)
Sharing files
Video conferencing
Browsing the internet for information
Access websites and applications
Download files, programs, and applications
E-commerce
How an Intranet Can Be Used
Access to company news, data, and documents
Sharing company’s policies and regulations
Access to the employee database
Submitting daily reports
Means of communication within the company
Sharing common knowledge and information
Access to training materials
Access to customer information
Article by Maria Gabrielle
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