Throughout this implementation process, access to information within the company is limited. Even after the implementation of a data management system, information is only accessible by a few departments. Therefore, lost productivity, market opportunity, and the enormous investment of time, money and resources clearly negates any productivity earned following the data management system implementation. In today's rapidly changing world of technology, systems that take 3-4 years to implement are usually outdated and archaic by the time they are put into place. Companies must therefore explore how people in their company can access data today to be productive and hence make themselves competitive in today's marketplace.
Information is only useful when it is available in a timely manner.
Making information accessible in a timely manner is easier said than done. However, in the ever-advancing world of technology, this is a feasible possibility. With the Internet search engines being able to index and deliver search queries within seconds from anywhere in the world, a similar concept can be applied to the Intranet or corporate networks. Corporate networks are in essence smaller Internets - machines linked together by addresses. In addition, these applications are proprietary and operating system specific.