The company manages all of its Messaging Servers from headquarters, taking advantage of the centralized Netscape Mission Control administrative interface. Rapid, Low-Cost Application Development Server applications use both Java and JavaScript, part of the Netscape development environment. For example, WWPS produced a custom interface agent between the database and Messaging Server to allow the company to efficiently provision customers. On the intranet, Enterprise Server hosts web pages for the company's operating groups as well a variety of interactive applications that streamline administrative tasks. Using Communicator, employees can fill out online forms to request changes in their telecom services, order office supplies, and refer acquaintances for job openings.
Employees can easily access contact information for each other using Directory Server.
By combining a robust corporate IMAP server with the ability to use IMAP clients on multiple hosts to access multiple email folders, Netscape gives roaming users the same power to communicate as those on the go as they enjoy sitting at their desks. Messaging Server supports centralized email folders, so system administrators can be sure they are backing up their email folders. Network employees communicate with the company's cable industry partners using an extranet. Security is maintained via password access and encrypted Internet gateways from Red Creek. Network plans to take advantage of Mission Control, which includes Netscape Certificate Server and Directory Server.