Although an
Intranet offers many business and technological advantages over traditional networks and client-server solutions, research shows that users do not immediately flock to an
Intranet "just because it's there." According to a recent article in Computerworld, despite the amount of media coverage given to
Intranets, the technology may go unused unless someone demonstrates compelling applications.
It is up to business managers and IS professionals, working together, to lead the company to the
Intranet. This article includes information to help business managers and IS professionals assume a leadership role in demonstrating the value and problem-solving capabilities of this new technology.