Enterprise Portals

Why Portals?

All information including documents in one place
A role based portal runs in a browser. It is designed to have information relevant for that persons role in the company. So he/she can do the daily work. Not just data but also documents. The portal software often includes advanced document management, workflow, revision and search capabilities.

Knowledge management - a learning organisation
Become a "learning" organization. Gather all company information. Make it searchable. Avoid doing the same job that someone else already has done. Find knowledge within your company and open information on the internet.

Across all internal company systems - intranet - single sign on
The portal can be used as an intranet. Now the user get access to information based on his/her role. Single sign on functionality gets access to all systems and documents when signing in to the portal.

 

Between company systems - extranet
The portal can be used as an extranet for information sharing over company borders. E.g. a supplier gets access to relevant information by logging in to the extranet.

User friendly - triggers and alarms
The user works in a familiar browser interface. Triggers and alarms can be presented. E.g. late deliveries, budget limits etc.

Self service
Employees can change relevant data regarding their addresses bank accounts, parental leave etc. Suppliers can update relevant data. Customer can order directly in the portal and get relevant information about status on deliveries etc.

Collaborate
Portal software often include functions for collaboration including chat. "Rooms" perfect for interest groups, project and more.