Maybe you are a business owner or manager who is convinced of the need for an intranet. Perhaps you’re a senior executive who is looking forward to solving an organizational pain point with an intranet. However, having googled intranet software, you are now completely bamboozled by all the different options out there. How do you know which one is best for your business?
This category of posts on the topic of intranet software will help you make sense of all the different options out there so that you can confidently select the best fit for your company. As well as clear definitions on commonly used terms like intranet, extranet and portal, you’ll also find information on the advantages and disadvantages of all the options.
Perhaps yours is a large company with a strong internal IT resource as well as an on-site company server. You may well be actively considering a bespoke intranet built from scratch. Use this category to discover the benefits as well as the drawbacks. Maybe your business already uses WordPress as a website platform or as a content management system and so you want to explore the possibility of using it for your intranet as well. In this category, you’ll find an honest appraisal of using WordPress and other possibilities such as Drupal. Also included is everything you need to know about cloud intranets: from how to set one up through to information on assuring the security of your company data, and an examination of the powerful tools and modules on offer.
In short, this category is a good starting point for anyone who wants help and advice on any aspect of intranet software.
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Sometimes dismissed as ancient relics, company intranets have come a long way since their first appearance in 1994. Next-generation platforms have reinvented themselves. They provide state-of-the-art collaboration, communication, and knowledge management tools under...
If you are on the hunt for a company intranet platform, the chances are that a SharePoint intranet is on your shortlist. After all, it’s one of the world’s most popular intranet technologies, largely thanks to its inclusion in Microsoft 365. However, it’s also fair to...
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Many companies spend top dollar on trend-setting customer-facing websites with all the bells and whistles. However, often it’s a different story with their internal versions. If there is one, it’s usually cluttered with outdated content, making it impossible to...
You have been tasked with developing an intranet for an important client. How do you choose the right intranet development option? One that meets the customer’s needs at the right price and with minimum risk to your web development agency. Anyone who has developed a...
If you played the children’s game telephone, you know how easy it is for messages to get distorted as they pass from person to person. Imagine then the devastating consequences if you were relaying company-critical information. Misunderstanding, falsehoods, and a...
Your intranet launched with a hiss and a roar several months ago. Adoption rates started high but soon dwindled. The shift to remote working since the pandemic has highlighted the intranet’s effectiveness. But although more staff are using the platform’s tools, a...
Defining objectives and setting goals are part and parcel of every business. After all, you would never dream of leading your sales team without a clear set of targets. Similarly, quality control measures swiftly resolve defects in your manufacturing processes....
The Great Resignation may no longer be hitting the news headlines. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away. A strong employer brand can make a big difference in attracting and retaining the best talent in the marketplace. Companies with strong employer brands have no...
We don’t need to tell you the future of work is hybrid. Countless surveys like Prudential’s Pulse of the American Worker Survey have confirmed what we already know. Sixty-eight percent of all workers say a hybrid workplace model is ideal. However, connected work...
Just like you say tomato and I say tomahto, intranet vs internet vs extranet are the same, right? Although the names sound similar and share several features, there are distinct differences between the platforms. Here we debunk some of the confusion and provide...
The ping of instant messages is now commonplace in businesses worldwide. Many of us already use instant messaging (IM) to connect with friends and family, and the total number of worldwide IM accounts has hit over 8.3 billion. So, it's no surprise the use of instant...
Once dismissed as clunky, dull document libraries, intranets sometimes got a bad rap. However, the reality is intranets have evolved since those early days. A modern intranet is a vibrant, dynamic corporate hub. They are far removed from the static information...
It’s been another full-on year for business. The emergence of Omicron, volatile economies, sustainability, and climate change, plus the Big Resignation, are just some challenges. However, through it all, intranets have been at the forefront in supporting organizations...
What items are on the wish list for your company this year? Top of the list is likely to be increased productivity, enhanced employee engagement, or improved internal communications. For others, it might be streamlined business processes or improved collaboration....
You may think that corporate communication is just about big companies and large multinationals. However, corporate communication is vital to success, no matter the size of your business. Corporate communication is critical, whether it’s brand identity, engaging with...
An all-in-one website for employees that pulls together the information and resources staff need is a game-changer. Employee websites (also called intranets) ensure staff communicate, collaborate and connect from one central hub. No more all-staff emails or overloaded...
Ask the average manager or business owner about the benefits of an intranet, and the following usually spring to mind. Improved communications. Faster and easier access to information. Increased productivity and streamlined processes. These are all fantastic choices...
Finding information on the internet without Google would be like wading through mud, right? And the same applies to your employee intranet. Without a decent intranet search engine, your intranet will be a chaotic mess. Staff will feel frustrated and irritated. And the...
Is your business taking a lack of employee engagement seriously enough? Well, the evidence suggests most organizations are failing on the employee engagement front. Gallup's latest report on the State of the Global Workplace reveals only 20 percent of workers are...
We don’t need to tell you how critical communication is to your organization’s success. It’s the glue that binds all staff together. However, many businesses mistake information sharing for communication. You may have a cutting-edge CEO vlog and multi-media staff...
The collective knowledge of your people is perhaps your most valuable asset. And yet, a surprising number of businesses have no formalized process for transferring internal knowledge. A hastily arranged exit interview is often the only mechanism for capturing...
Want to build stronger relationships with existing and potential customers 24/7? It’s a no-brainer, right? Increasingly, businesses wanting to get ahead are looking to branded online communities to build those essential connections. But how do you get started? Here we...
More and more of us are using instant messaging to communicate in our personal lives. An incredible 7.7 billion are signed up for Facebook Messenger, Skype, or WhatsApp, to name just a few. Not surprisingly, businesses also recognize the value of instant messaging -...
It almost goes without saying that universities are knowledge hubs. Students, lecturers, and staff come together to learn, share and collaborate. But their sheer size and complex structure can also make them an administrative and communications nightmare. Disparate...
Knowledge transfer is now a critical issue for many companies. With the baby boomer generation currently retiring in their droves, the organizational spotlight has well and truly been thrown on knowledge management. Finding effective ways to transfer the accumulated...
A part of the digital workplace for several decades now, many businesses have been guilty of taking the intranet for granted. However, the shift to telecommuting has seen the company intranet working harder than ever. More staff are engaging with and relying on...
We've been working hard over the past few months to bring you the following new features that have now been released. Four New Mini Modules We're excited to bring you four new mini modules. You can use MyHub’s mini modules to deliver a single outcome like adding a...
Deciding to implement an intranet was easy. With so many great benefits on offer, it's a no-brainer, really. However, selecting the best intranet supplier may not be as straightforward. There are just so many intranet vendors out there. And each platform has different...
Fast, responsive, and relevant, instant messaging (IM) is a game-changer for many businesses. When collaboration and agile decision-making are vital, IM has much to offer companies. Once seen as the preserve of teenagers, IM has moved into the mainstream. And so, for...
