Benefits of the Web-based Environment


Before
multiple platforms
multiple user interfaces
multiple protocols
complex access issues
difficulty in publishing info

islands of information
difficulty in sharing info
different platform capabilities

 After
platform independence
one user interface (browser)
one protocol (TCP/IP)
access to new and legacy systems
ease in publishing widely

rich information environment
wide range and types of info
quick and easy access


Benefits of implementing an Intranet


An intranet is a set of applications which are based on an internet enabled infrastructure and which are meant for internal use. Even in the smallest of organizations effective communication and management of employee administration is essential to keep day to day business running smoothly. An Intranet can remove the hassle of disseminating information and filling out endless forms. Now it can all be done electronically.

An Intranet can:
· Reduce your costs - eliminating unnecessary communication and reducing paperwork.
· Improve customer service - Having accurate information at your fingertips
· Reduce employee attrition - Reduce the administration burden of filling out unnecessary forms.

Rapid payback on Intranet Investment
A corporate Intranet for internal communications can achieve such great savings that it can bring a return on investment of 1000% or more, according to a recent report from Ernst & Young. Payback periods can often be measured in weeks, rather than years.

The savings come from simplifying decisions and saving time for employees, as well as helping them make better decisions, freeing staff from arduous paperwork to focus on strategic initiatives that generate more value for the organization.

Rather than arranging meetings with their personnel departments, employees can resolve many of their issues themselves over a secure network.

Beyond the cost savings from simply reducing the number of paper forms, Intranet also deliver intangible benefits Automating processes reduces the layers of approvals and paperwork, while removing the go-between helps an employer to ensure their demographic and financial data is more accurate.

According to the report, Intranet are an important step in helping organizations adapt their culture to e-business. By developing the technology in a controlled environment, companies can also reduce their risks.


InstaIntranet is about vastly improving business processes


All businesses have one or more of the following processes within their organizations and hence stand to derive maximum benefits from the use of the InstaIntranet.

1. Do your business processes involve the production, requisition, distribution and update of dynamic information that has traditionally been published on paper?
We will show you how to use the InstaIntranet very effectively in the case of employee directories; medical benefits descriptions, product specifications, user manuals, price lists, marketing collateral, financial reporting systems, and policies and procedures to name a few.

2. Do your business processes involve the consolidation of information from multiple data sources?
As an example, we can (say) help your retail customer service representative access and consolidate customer information, order history and product information (description, pricing, availability) and enter sales order information - all while speaking to a customer on the telephone.


3. Do your business processes require a high level of communication and collaboration between people, especially if they are separated geographically?
As an example, today, many engineering projects involve the coordination of multiple development groups scattered in multiple locations. Many companies have field sales offices that need constant, up-to-date access to company information as well as daily contact with the home office. We will help your people communicate and collaborate with each other easily and effectively.

4. Do your business processes depend on people finding or requisitioning information or products?
We will show you how the InstaIntranet will help you with reference manuals, internal requisition systems, channel distribution order systems and fax-back systems.

5. Is your business process currently automated by a client server or mainframe application?
We will help you derive the benefits of the Browser-based InstaIntranet. This is particularly significant for companies with older legacy systems that need to be brought up-to-date.


Why is InstaIntranet the best choice?


Intranet is not only a way for workers to collaborate, access, and share information, but, in essence, it becomes a virtual organization for the company. In this day and age, companies have to be able to reorganize instantly to meet changing conditions - no matter where their employees are. A true intranet makes that possible.

InstaIntranet is a complete solution to create a dynamic interactive Intranet environment. InstaIntranet "Out-Of-The-Box" applications offers everything you need to set up an Intranet, allow you to conduct business quickly, without incurring the cost associated with lengthy development efforts.

This one stop approach provides quick implementation, increases productivity, reduces the ownership cost, and offers seamless integration to your back-end business processes.
ftp hosting . Already built
. Inexpensive
. Easy to install and setup
. Scalable - easy to add on
. Point & click easy administration
. Flexible administrative options
. Robust levels of user and administrative permissions
. Open Platform
. Secure Environment
. Anytime/Anywhere Access
. Reduced application development costs - easy to implement user interface, simple protocols, platform-independence, simpler maintenance.
. Significantly cheaper deployment - centralized deployment on servers and the use of thin-clients allows IT professionals to concentrate on applications instead of deployment.
. On-line document management reduces paper costs.
. Universal interface reduces training costs.