For many companies today, portals form the initial point for consistent and rapid distribution of information within the company. Whilst the internet is conceptualized for external representation and provision of information to interested parties, customers and suppliers, intranet environments fulfill this purpose on an internal basis. Due to increasing information density, it is critical for companies to make important and necessary data available to their employees in a rapid and targeted way. Intranet environments offer the optimal platform for this, as they are accessible at any time and from any place in the world.

However, intranet environments are not only useful for mere provision of information. They increasingly also comprise mapping of business processes. Classical business portal solutions such as Microsoft Share Point Server or mySAP Enterprise Portal are examples of such environments.

Extranet applications through which partners and suppliers can access special information can form an important aspect of company communications and serve to speed up processes. The faster partners and suppliers can access relevant guideline documents or templates, the faster published innovations can be considered and interlinked.

In order to implement these solutions, COI-BusinessFlow offers you ECM technology integration with corresponding Internet, intranet and extranet environments. The related content and documents can be made available comprehensively, based on requirements and in an access-specific way. Your suppliers can view the current applicable plant regulations directly online and your sales employees can access necessary product specifications. Interested parties can find the newest product brochures on your website. COI solutions secure consistent administration and availability of required content, regardless of the portal interface.