An intranet's web pages look and act just like any other web site's, but the firewall surrounding an intranet fends off unauthorized access. Like the internet itself, intranets are used to share information. Secure intranets are now the fastest-growing segment of the internet because they are much less expensive to build and manage than private networks based on proprietary protocols.
Many documents are out of date before they are even printed.
On an intranet, however, changes are easily updated by using an 'upload' feature. Since these forms are printed out as needed, an intranet can also reduce or eliminate paper use in your office. An intranet can provide your employees with access to real-time information about their benefits, reducing the burden on your Human Resources staff. An intranet can be used for posting company announcements, policy changes and scheduling. Each user can even have their own on-line calendar to prevent scheduling conflicts.