The technology can handle graphics, as well as audio and video material. Again, copying is eliminated and distribution is greatly simplified. Maintenance of resources becomes much more efficient when resources are located in a central place. Only one copy of a document needs to be updated, and this can be accomplished in real time. The ease of publication with Internet protocols allows anyone to mount information on an Intranet, not just the publishing experts.
Authors can have direct, real time access to their work.
Types of documents ideal for mounting on an Intranet include membership lists, catalogs, product information, and demonstrations. Training materials and tutorials are especially suited for the Intranet platform, as users can access them at their own convenience and pace, and can review sections to perfect a skill or answer a specific question. Intranets take advantage of existing technology that is already familiar to many computer users and easy to learn for those new to an online environment. Browsers like Netscape are the means for negotiating an Intranet, just as they are the way to navigate the Internet. Another plus of using this technology is its ability to accommodate and bring together different systems.