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i-Vista the Connected Enterprise is characterized by the blending of knowledge
and transaction management, establishing connections between employees
and across the boundaries of the extended enterprise.
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Why i-Morfus
Ever considered setting up your own intranet from
start to finish? Well, as you read on, you will discover the pitfalls
and issues involved.
Let us now consider the various aspects that impact the success / failure
ofyour intranet project.
Money
Estimating and budgeting costs for an intranet is never too easy. There
are known and unknown costs that could lead to unnecessary project delays
while setting up your own intranet. In addition, there are recurring costs
that are always overlooked, which results in not having a complete and
comprehensive intranet solution. Costs include could vary from Rs. 6 lakhs
to Rs. 20 lakhs depending on the size and functionality of the intranet.
Time
An average time estimate lies anywhere between 6 - 9 months depending
on the magnitude and functionality. According to studies, more than half
of IT projects never see the light of day due to constant shift in priorities.
Where does your intranet fit in your business priority list?
Manpower
An efficient intranet is built over a long-term standing commitment. A
full fledged intranet demands dedicated resources including user experience
designers, technical and managerial personnel who understand user and
organisational needs. How open is your organisation to dedicate precious
resources biting off into the cost to your company?
Maintenance
Long term success completely depends on constant maintenance programs.
Frequent and complex activities like application code, bug fixes, data
backup, software evaluations are critical. A continuous maintenance program
includes constantly relooking at users needs and realigning the intranet
to help achieve business goals.
Support
Support ensures smooth functioning of your intranet across the organisation.
Support includes development of training material, help via phone, e-mail
minimising downtime.
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