Corporations are now applying Internet technology to supporting enhanced private information networks known as intranets. Intranets employ the same protocols, tools, and applications used by the Internet to support a closed community of users. These private networks are protected from outside access by firewalls. The increasing popularity of intranets can be attributed to significant cost savings over traditional internal information systems. Immediate access to corporate data, supporting management and corporate culture, and enhancing communication among the user community improves productivity and reduces corporate costs. Services offered on an intranet often include support for acquisitions, budgeting, team collaboration, e-mail, program management, employee training, suspense tracking, and access to libraries of corporate resources.

A collection of Glossaries and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides additional background information on Intranets.