Outsourcing the Intranet Many functions of intranet development can be outsourced. These range from design and planning to the database scripting of mission-critical application. I have listed a sampling of possible outsourcing points below. Hosting of intranet - remote hosting of intranet applications and sites Picking a Vendor Selecting among vendors is not easy. I have found a small core of vendors in Atlanta, which offer both sides of the house- creative and technical.
Many factors affect the decision to choose an intranet vendor.
Match your capabilities - Complement your intranet skills with the skills of your vendor. If you have strong creative skills but need help with networking or Web design then seek those needs out. A company's intranet vendor should keep you on the leading edge of areas where you do not have the resources to invest. Find a vendor that has the same commitments that you do whether that is in technology or philosophy. Make sure that the vendor will be around in six months and can support your long-term needs.