The Internet is all about communication. In same cases, however, you may not want to communicate with the entire planet. For those situations, an intranet or extranet may best suit your needs.

Access to intranets is generally restricted to employees or members of a business or organization. Extranets broaden the intranet concept, facilitating communication and data exchange between businesses and organizations.

The definitions themselves are not important. What you should understand, however, is the potential benefits of an intranet or extranet. Not too long ago, connecting a group of computer users involved setting up a local area network (LAN). The costs were substantial, both in terms of hardware and personnel. The advent of the Internet changed all that, offering users a ready-made global network. Oddly, many businesses and organizations have yet to take advantage of the Internet's reach.

ITtelligent will build an intranet or extranet to your specifications. A few summaries of past projects should serve to spark some ideas about how an intranet or extranet may fit into your plans.

• We've developed systems that enable sales representatives to remain connected to their home offices, exchanging documents, sharing ideas, and updating customer accounts.



• We've enabled manufacturers and suppliers to seamlessly exchange data destined for display on the web.



• We've designed an online network for thousands of installers, allowing them to access restricted information and participate in an incentive program.