Home Introduction More and more organisations of all shapes and sizes are installing a variety of new technology for purposes of efficiency and to take advantage of the many benefits information and communications technology can bring to their business. Even small organisations have installed simple networks to enable their computers to communicate with each other. Via the network, users can send colleagues mail messages, or the network can run a computer programme, such as a customer database, with everyone sharing access. Networks usually contain one or more servers which are powerful computers to which the personal computers are linked. They act as central repositories for programs, information and other resources that can be accessed by users via their PCs.
Some networks are small, involving as little as two computers.
Larger organisations might have a much more complex network operation across different geographical locations, perhaps even overseas, and involving numerous individual PCs. Where a 'browser' or other Internet-type software tool can be used on the network, it is referred to as an 'Intranet'. As organisations get used to operating in this way, the time comes when they may consider that their network would be an ideal platform for delivering training. This Briefing examines the benefits of providing training in this way, and the drawbacks. It also touches, broadly, on some technical considerations.