Wiki and intranet

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A wiki is a method for social writing. It is used extensively as a method of internal documentation within groups and as a common data warehouse for organizations. Because it is just as easy to update wiki documents with a web browser as it is to view them, the threshold of publishing and maintaining information is very low.

Effective tool for social writing

The interactivity and simplicity of updating content make wikis an effective tool for social writing. With a wiki it is also possible to get clients and partners involved in generating information and value, thus broadening the field of know-how.

Advantages of wikis:

  • Easy to use
  • Flexible transferring of small or large amounts of data
  • Easy to use and edit Office documents (if Office plug-ins are in use)
  • Matrix-like knowledge management with the help of meta information

Hence, wikis help to create an environment that is more effective and motivating than traditional intra- or extranet environments. The portal, for its part, can then function as an application platform for various business applications. There is thus a clear need for both environments.

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