extranet

(noun)

A private computer network that uses Internet protocols and can be accessed by authorized individuals via the Internet.

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(noun)

extensions of a company's internal system or intranet, with use extended to outside organizations, partners, vendors and suppliers

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Examples of extranet in the following topics:

  • Support and Help

    • Some companies develop extranet sites, or customer websites that allow users to log calls and report incidents.

  • Customer Concerns

    • B2B brands are increasingly using web and social media channels such as community blogs, online forums, and extranets to capture customer feedback.

  • E-Business Strategy

    • E-business can be conducted using the Internet, intranets, extranets, or some combination of these.

  • Organizational Online Buying

    • E-business can be conducted using the Web, the Internet, intranets or extranets which are extensions of a company's internal system or intranet, with use extended to outside organizations, partners, vendors and suppliers