Better than extranets. Even better than public websites. Practically nonexistent just a few years ago, intranets are the wave of the future. And 82 percent expect that level of connectivity within three years. But for all the encouraging news surrounding the intranet concept, there are also roadblocks.
Cost is one.
The slow corporate upgrade cycle plays into that. For the financially squeamish, here is some good news. A new concept is emerging that promises a less expensive intranet experience. A law firm, for example, can have an instant intranet for sharing case documents. A small business can share data between offices in two locations.