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extranet

In computing, corporate intranet that has been extended beyond the usual company boundaries to include customers, suppliers, and other third parties. An intranet is primarily a network protected from the external world by a firewall and other security measures. The Internet is a network that exists beyond the firewall, accessible to everyone. An extranet is a hybrid whereby an intranet is extended beyond the firewall, often using the Internet although private networks can also be used.


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An extranet is a private partner-to-partner online network based on Internet and Web technology.
Extranet users ideally have access to company systems that reflect their involvement in the company's business such as paying invoices, placing orders, or collaborating on product designs.
Business partners are relying more heavily on extranet Web sites to conduct electronic commerce, but the trend is resulting in additional supplier costs for the supply chain, research from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) reveals.
 
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