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Business Definition for: Extranet

a closed network of Web sites and e-mail systems that is open to people outside as well as inside an organization. An extranet enables third-party access to internal applications or informationâ€"usually subject to some kind of signed agreement. This is useful for organizations that need to share internal systems and information with potential partners. As with intranets, extranets provide all the benefits of Internet technology (browsers, Web servers, HTML, etc.) with the added benefit of security, being confined to an isolated network.
Because this is a work environment and partners enter it to access information as quickly as possible, extranet design generally focuses on minimal graphics and maximum content. Security being a key issue, it is generally password-protected in order to maintain confidentiality. Content management is also essential, as the extranet is only as useful as the information it contains. Many extranets fall down because the content is not updated and managed properly.

Wiktionary Definition for: Extranet

# computing A private computer network that uses Internet protocols and can be accessed by authorized individuals via the Internet.
# computing A network of two or more intranets linked via the Internet.

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Establishing an Extranet: An extranet allows authorized stakeholders (for example, customers, suppliers, vendors, or business partners) controlled access to parts of the company's intranet, enabling the parties to share information in an efficient and timely manner. Heavy in content, an extranet should be password-protected to ensure security. When exploring the establishment of...; Tags: BNET Editorial, NETWORKING, Web site, Web, supplier, security, product design, phone, password, partnership, job, Intranet, fax, Extranet, environment, e-marketplace, content management, consulting, collaboration, animation; Articles 2007-08-13
SIMWARE: Otis launches Salvo customer extranet.: M2 PRESSWIRE-1 July 1999-SIMWARE: Otis launches Salvo customer extranet C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:300699 * First Extranet for Remote Elevator Monitoring and Maintenance Simware Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMW), the leader in enterprise-class Extranet solutions, today announced that Otis Elevator Co.,...; Tags: Otis Elevator Co., United Technologies Corp.; Research articles 1999-07-01
A Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Extranet: Supporting Local Communication and Information Dissemination: The objective of this study was to explore the use and perceptions of a local Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS Extranet and its potential to support future information and communication applications. The SARS Extranet was a single, managed electronic and limited access system to manage local, provincial and other SARS...; Tags: SARS; White papers 2005-06-20
Provisions For Proficient Construction Project Extranet Protocols To Facilitate Collaborative Extranet Working: Construction teams within the industry are recurrently adopting Construction Project Extranet CPE systems to facilitate project integration and collaboration. When deciding to adopt a CPE, it is important to support their use with a clearly defined Construction Project Extranet Protocol CPEP. Prior investigations found that the principal cause of their...; Tags: Team, Extranet, Team Management, Networking, Management; White papers 2005-08-30
Establishing an Extranet: Establishing an ExtranetWikis vs "Structured" extranet toolsGreat post....I'm working with a lot of organizations trying to establish extranets and many are using wiki-based tools because they're getting a lot of buzz, but our experience is that in many cases wikis are too unstructured for groups that want to manage files,...; Tags: Extranet, extranet tool, Wiki; Discussion threads 2008-04-14

Emory University Selects Click Commerce Research Extranet; Solution to Provide One-Stop Portal for Southeast's Leading Research Institution: CHICAGO -- Click Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:CKCM), a leading provider of extranet solutions for collaborative commerce, announced today that Emory University has selected the Click Commerce Research Extranet to streamline its research approval processes. Click's Research Extranet will assist Emory researchers in meeting federal compliance requirements for research projects and improving...; Tags: Emory University, portal; Research articles 2005-09-21
NETSCAPE: Netscape Directory Server provides foundation for Ford Motor Company's extranet: M2 PRESSWIRE-4 June 1998-NETSCAPE: Netscape Directory Server provides foundation for Ford Motor Company's worldwide extranet C1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:040698 -- Centralized directory services simplify extranet administration of more than 200,000 users and reduces cost of ownership Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced...; Tags: Extranet, Ford Motor Co., Netscape Communications Corp., NETWORKING, server, SOFTWARE; Research articles 1998-06-04
Brigham Young University to Utilize enCommerce Extranet Management Software: SUNNYVALE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 8, 1997-- Worldwide Campus System Deploying enCommerce's getAccess Extranet Management Software to Offer Global Student-Body Enhanced Communications enCommerce, Inc.,...; Tags: Brigham Young University, Extranet, NETWORKING; Research articles 1997-12-08
SIMWARE: Suravenir & Credit Mutuel De Bretagne selects Simware for Extranet solution.: M2 PRESSWIRE-4 June 1999-SIMWARE: Suravenir & Credit Mutuel De Bretagne selects Simware for Extranet solution C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:040699 * Suravenir, life insurance subsidiary of Credit Mutuel de Bretagne, picks Salvo for brokers Extranet * Simware selected...; Tags: Credit Mutuel, Simware Inc.; Research articles 1999-06-04
Schneider Logistics to Provide Information To Customers with Cognos(R) Extranet -- Schneider Logistics to Create New Revenue Source with Fee-based Extranet Service --.: OTTAWA, Oct 16, 2000 CognosR (Nasdaq: COGN; Toronto: CSN), the world's largest and most successful business intelligence company, today announced an agreement valued at more than $1 million dollars with Schneider Logistics, Green Bay, Wis., to supply a business intelligence extranet. ...; Tags: Cognos Inc., Schneider Logistics Inc., Schneider National Inc.; Research articles 2000-10-16
Duane Reade develops supplier extranet: NEW YORK -- Duane Reade is the latest drug chain to develop an extranet for its suppliers. The goal is to use the extranet to make it possible for suppliers to electronically process purchase orders and invoices over the Internet. The chain anticipates having the system up and ready by...; Tags: Duane Reade Inc.; Research articles 2000-11-13
Click Commerce Announces Research Extranet 5.5; New Release Streamlines Research Administration Procedures for Healthcare and Higher Education Industry: CHICAGO -- Click Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:CKCM), a leading provider of extranet solutions for collaborative commerce, has released Research Extranet version 5.5 designed for use in the healthcare and higher education industry. The Research Extranet 5.5 software provides new applications and tools that can lead to improved efficiency of complicated human...; Tags: Click Commerce Inc.; Research articles 2005-08-24
Streamline Your Business Processes With Workflow & Extranet Solutions: Article talks about a new trend in the way an enterprise delegates and manages business processes in its extranet, and a new role for workflow technology. It states that with emerging extranet-workflow technologies becoming available, companies automate inter-enterprise business processes reflecting the new, Web-based economy. One of the revolutionary concepts...; Tags: Business Process, Streamline, Extranet, Workflow, Future Strategies, Operational Planning, Process Improvement, Business Operations, Quality; White papers 2003-01-01
Novell and Aventail to Provide Secure IP Traffic for Corporate Extranets; Aventail To Be The First Extranet Vendor to Support BorderManager Enterprise Edition 3 Suite: SEATTLE--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 23, 1999--Realizing customers must extend their enterprise across corporate boundaries, Aventail Corporation, the leading provider of Extranet Management and Security EMS software, and Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq:NOVL), the leader in directory-enabled network and security management solutions, jointly announced that all existing and new Novell BorderManager Enterprise Edition 3 customers...; Tags: Aventail Corp., Extranet, IP, Novell Inc.; Research articles 1999-02-23
enCommerce and VeriSign Form Joint Technology and Marketing Agreement to Provide Secure Extranet Access; enCommerce to Integrate VeriSign Digital ID into getAccess Extranet Management Software: SUNNYVALE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 22, 1997--enCommerce Inc., a start-up venture specializing in extranet management software for business-to-business electronic commerce, and VeriSign, a leading provider of Digital IDs, announced a partnership to bring higher levels of security and flexibility to corporate extranets.; Tags: Extranet, VeriSign Inc.; Research articles 1997-09-22
Bayer Establishes Extranet.: BAYER CORPORATION'S rubber business group has established its first extranet site in response to customer's desires for a more efficient secured communications vehicle. The site is designed to help expedite ... BAYER CORPORATION'S rubber business group has established its first extranet site in response to...; Tags: Bayer AG, Extranet; Research articles 1998-05-18
Hitachi Power Tools Taps Schematic to Create New Web Site, Distributor Extranet and Online CRM System: LOS ANGELES -- Schematic, a leading interactive agency that provides user interface, design and technology solutions for the Web and television, today announced that is has successfully deployed Hitachi Power Tools' Web site, distributor extranet and online CRM system. The combination of Schematic's award-winning design team, software platforms and top-tier...; Tags: CRM system, Extranet, Hitachi Ltd., Web, Web site; Research articles 2004-10-18
Ektron CMS Powering Ticketmaster Extranet: Ektron Inc., an innovator in Web content management and authoring software, today announced that Ticketmaster, the world's leading ticketing company, recently implemented Ektron's content management solution for its extranet. Ektron CMS offers Ticketmaster extranet users the ability to access information from a single source, easily and efficiently.; Tags: content management system, Ektron Inc., Extranet, Ticketmaster Corp.; Research articles 2005-02-15
Aventail Ships First Extranet Solution for Linux; Free Evaluation Copy Available on Various UNIX Platforms Including Red Hat Linux 5.2 at www.aventail.com: SEATTLE--BUSINESS WIRE--March 22, 1999--Aventail Corporation, the leading provider of Extranet Management and Security EMS software, announced today the immediate availability of Aventail ExtraNet Centertm, on Linux as well as a variety of Unix platforms.; Tags: Aventail Corp., Extranet, Linux, Red Hat Inc., Red Hat Linux, Unix; Research articles 1999-03-22
SO YOU WANT TO BUILD AN EXTRANET.: Is the extranet an idea whose time has come--and gone? The answer is probably, in the majority of cases, yes, at least in the narrower definition of the term. For most companies today, it does not make sense to build their own...; Tags: Cargill, company, e-marketplace, Extranet, network, Peapod; Research articles 2000-07-15