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Portals are web services that offer access to many other web services. Portals are often perceived solely as intranet solutions. However, quite a few web services benefit from the way portals combine different kinds of applications and content into a single entity that benefits the customer in the best possible way.

Such solutions might include, for example, an information portal for the inhabitants of a town, a community portal to support collaboration within a company, or a web-based product database. E-business-related implementations, various forms, and communal features may be included in all such solutions.

When Do I Need a Portal?

Portals are best used with:

  • Large numbers of users
  • User specific content
  • Large amounts of content to be integrated
  • Users that are allowed access to only one or to a strictly limited number of different applications
  • Solutions including different kinds of business applications

What Kind of Portal is the Best?

There exist a fairly large number of portal solutions. Therefore, their intended uses and costs vary greatly. Before making a decision on a specific product, it is crucial to know the future needs and the number of users. In this way, we can find the most effective solution in terms of both technology and costs.


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