Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-385) and index.

Annotation,A look inside enterprise portals, the new technology that gives employees one-stop access to ALL their company?s information resources. Customers of AOL don't realize it, but they're using a "portal" when they go online. A portal provides a "home" a place to get news, stock prices, or whatever else interests you. A "corporate portal" is the same concept but it's for the employees of a business. It provides them with a single point of entry into all the information their company's systems contain. Through one user-friendly interface, employees can send e-mail, schedule meetings, check inventory, fill out forms, request sales reports & on & on!Enterprise portal technology is a breakthrough! CORPORATE PORTALS explains what the technology is, supplies an analysis of its tremendous benefits & explains how to design & propose a corporate portal solution to decision-makers. Benefits include:* Ability to customize the portal design to individuals' needs* Powerful search & navigation capabilities, with direct access to reports, analyses & what-if scenarios across multiple systems & applications* Knowledge sharing--immediate ability to connect with subject experts & team members, or to post findings & research for anyone who needs it & more

Annotation,The executive director of architect services at InfoImage gives readers an inside look at enterprise portals, the new technology that gives employees one-stop access to all their company's information resources.

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