http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com There are many different types of software that an advertising agency needs to conduct business efficiently. Here are some examples of tasks that can be supported by software that is currently available to agencies: • Create estimates and quotes, invoi... http://www.a1articles.com/article_43134_15.html 12th April 2006 The traditional approach to implementing an intranet is to purchase a software package, modify it for your needs, and install it on your system. Over the past few years, another option has grown in popularity – the implementation of a web-based solutio... http://www.a1articles.com/article_43133_45.html 12th April 2006 In increasingly competitive marketplaces, companies looking for an edge in providing superior service to the clients are turning to client service extranets. What is an extranet? An extranet is a web-base... http://www.a1articles.com/article_43127_25.html 12th April 2006 An intranet is basically a private web based network. It uses all of the technology of the internet but is safe and protected behind a firewall that keeps unauthorized personnel out. Companies have been using them for... http://www.a1articles.com/article_43121_15.html 12th April 2006 Setting up an intranet or extranet can be as easy as purchasing access through an application service provider (ASP), purchasing and installing third-party software, or ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_43110_15.html 12th April 2006 Public charities and other not-for profit organization can now make use of the latest tools for team collaboration. The most popular, collaboration intranets and extranets, are used by businesses of all sizes to improve communication and collaboration,... http://www.a1articles.com/article_40800_30.html 01st April 2006 Sharing private health information over the internet can be a risky business. Unfortunately, as people become accustomed to doing most if not all of their personal business online, the demand for accessing this information online will grow to the point th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_40779_11.html 01st April 2006 Collaboration among healthcare professionals, particularly in circumstances that require the sharing of confidential patient information, requires an intranet or extranet that offers enhanced security features. The Health Insurance Portability and Acco... http://www.a1articles.com/article_31994_11.html 28th February 2006 Until recently, if a company wanted to implement an intranet, they first had to install an internal network. Next they had to install a web server and set it up to host their internal documents. This created an intranet, which is an internal network that ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_25689_11.html 27th January 2006 About 3 months ago I bought a new clock radio. Last night, I found that I needed to use the alarm for the first time. So I looked at all the buttons, took a wild guess as to how to set the alarm, and managed to change the correct time to the wrong time. ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_24813_25.html 20th January 2006 Traditionally, architects are a conservative bunch who fiercely guards "company secrets." As a result, the idea of using an extranet to share documents and collaborate with others has been totally alien. But tradition is rapidly changing. Increasingly... http://www.a1articles.com/article_23462_15.html 14th January 2006 There are three words which often bother me. " I remember when….." When my peers and friends use them, I always feel like telling them to switch gears and think about today and tomorrow, not yesterday. They seldom comply. Now, having been invited to write... http://www.a1articles.com/article_20671_15.html 21st December 2005 An extranet is an extension of your company's internal network that allows outside users to provide and access information in a secure environment. Like an intranet, it is web browser based, making information available on any computer without any s... http://www.a1articles.com/article_20551_11.html 20th December 2005 Efficient collaboration with clients is essential for any service firm. Traditionally, collaboration has focused on face-to-face meetings, supported by email to share work in progress. Over the past several years, a new tool has grown in popularity: th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_19805_45.html 16th December 2005 Why is an extranet better than email for sharing documents? The answer is simple: email is perfect for one-to-one communication, but not ideally suited for groups engaged in project collaboration. Most e-mail programs provide little – if any – effectiv... http://www.a1articles.com/article_18352_11.html 06th December 2005