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extranet

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ex·tra·net  (kstr-nt)
n.
An extension of an institution's intranet, especially over the World Wide Web, enabling communication between the institution and people it deals with, often by providing limited access to its intranet.

extranet [ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing an intranet that is modified to allow outsiders access to it, esp one belonging to a business that allows access to customers
[from extra- + net1 (sense 8), modelled on intranet]

extranet  (kstr-nt)
An extension of an institution's intranet, enabling communication between the institution and people it deals with, often by providing limited access to its intranet.


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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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