| Orchidnet's powerful features and advanced functionality provide users with a wide range of benefits throughout their organisation. Using Orchidnet as your information management tool will enhance every area of your organisation and business practice.
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Saves Money
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- Simple, browser-based access saves on training and installation
- An online environment means no need for paper-based documentation
- Communication via intranet reduces email volumes
- The ‘self-service’ aspect helps to reduce administration overheads and travel costs
- Positive first-year return on investment
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Saves Time
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- Provides a central location for all corporate knowledge – no need to look anywhere else
- Business processes are streamlined, and take place online – no ‘paper chase’ required
- Search Engine lets you find the information you need in just a few mouse clicks
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Empowers Users
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- Orchidnet provides the tools for any user to share their knowledge and experiences
- Users can take responsibility for their own content, and manage it themselves
- Regular information updates mean that users are always informed about the latest happenings regarding their projects
- The emphasis on self service reduces the need to rely on others
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Improves Productivity
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- Intranet usage cuts out the duplication of information
- One central location for information eliminates version control issues and frees up resources
- Online workflow means no ‘paper chase’ when issuing and approving documents
- The simple-to-use web interface eliminates the need for extensive training
- Easy-to-use applications eradicate technical ‘bottlenecks’ during the publication of information
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Integrated Search
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- All content entered into the intranet is automatically indexed
- Users can find information quickly with simple keyword searches
- Orchidnet supports Boolean search logic, advanced filtering and ‘exact searches’
- Automatic indexing allows searching within Microsoft Office and PDF documents uploaded to the intranet
- Search results are limited based on permissions and access rights
- Orchidnet searches across all standard and optional applications
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Simple to Learn, Easy to Use
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- Orchidnet’s user interface has been designed to be both simple and intuitive
- The interface gives users instant and easy access to the information they need
- Administrators have the power to control what content users can access
- Online help files provide support for users and administrators alike.
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Application Base
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- Orchidnet includes over 50 standard applications that include Documentation Management, Discussions Forums, Helpdesk, CRM and more; click here to see a full list.
- The 40 Optional applications including Risk Management, Exam Management and E-learning reduce the need for custom development and ensure that your intranet works the way that you do; click here for a full list
- Orchidnet’s common technical frameworks make it easy to develop new applications, cutting development time to weeks rather than months
- Bespoke applications can also be developed, either by Orchid Software staff or by your own in-house development team
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Customisable Look and Feel
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- Orchidnet’s user interface is fully customisable, allowing you to tailor your intranet to match your organisation’s identity.
- A personalised graphical ‘skin’ is included as standard for every intranet
- Key areas of your corporate, departmental and project homepages can be customised using the standard content management tool that is included with Orchidnet
- To see examples of bespoke client homepages that we have developed, please contact us
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Content Ownership
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- Easy-to-use content publishing wizards mean no need for HTML skills, allowing users to take control of their content
- Responsibility for intranet updates can be delegated to content owners
- Content owners are automatically informed of any reviews scheduled for content they have published
- Users can raise change requests against content that is out-of-date or needs updating
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Personalised Content
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- Users can subscribe to regular newsletters, informing them of interesting and useful company developments
- Orchidnet keeps users informed on key tasks, and automatically highlights new and unviewed content items
- Applications can be personalised to show users the information that interests them
- Orchidnet portlets can be further customised to show news stories, weather reports, RSS newsfeeds and more
- Users can create and update their own online profiles, including competencies, photos, interests and more
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Integration with Existing Systems
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- Orchidnet is designed to link into your existing I.T. infrastructure, and requires no new hardware or software
- Orchidnet was designed from the outset to integrate with your existing network and messaging infrastructure
- The system fully synchronises with Active Directory and Novell, and automatically detects each user’s login details, removing the need to manage separate usernames and passwords
- Orchidnet also fully synchronises with Microsoft Exchange 2000+, enabling your intranet users to view their diary appointments, tasks and shared contacts online
- Existing applications can be launched and accessed through Orchidnet
- Orchidnet can also tie in to existing legacy systems; please contact us if your require more information
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Online Departments and Projects
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- Orchidnet allows you to create an unlimited number of fully customised intranet areas for every department and project within your organisation
- Each department or project area can have its own set of applications that are separate from the wider intranet
- Department and project access can be restricted to authorised users
- Responsibility for managing and controlling content in departments and projects can be delegated to individual users
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Zero Risk
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- Orchidnet is a tried and tested solution that has been used in leading organisations since 1997
- Orchidnet is used by hundreds of thousands of users every day
- Orchidnet addresses the majority of business process issues through its 50 standard and 40 optional applications, a range which is growing every day
- Orchidnet can adapt and grow with your organisation; when your business requirements change, Orchidnet can change with them
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One Framework
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- The consistent look and feel enables users to become quickly familiar with new applications
- All applications share common technical frameworks including security, navigation, paging etc.
- Common technical frameworks make it quick and easy to develop new applications
- New and existing content can very easily be linked to content from other sources including websites as well as other applications
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Return on Investment
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- Every installation benefits from over 50 enterprise-wide standard applications that instantly improve efficiency and effectiveness
- The standard application base provides the majority of functionality required by most organisations, providing a big return on a relatively small investment
- Over 40 Optional applications can also be added to provide enhanced functionality and maximise your return on investment
- Orchidnet’s range of functionality has provided many customers with a 600-700% return on investment; contact us for more details
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Comprehensive User Statistics
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- Orchidnet provide a range of reporting applications that allow you to monitor site usage
- Reports tell you who has been viewing what content and where, and help you to target content and make the most from your investment
- Important content can be tagged, ensuring that users must read and accept the terms before accessing the intranet – useful for health and safety policies, information security etc.
- Orchidnet automatically highlights popular content, providing you with a snapshot of what’s hot on your intranet at any given time
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Extranet Facility
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- Orchidnet allows you to create secure online locations from which customers, partners and prospects can access controlled areas of your intranet
- Extranet users cannot view information from the intranet without previous authorisation
- Extranet users can share news, files, FAQs, websites, helpdesk cases, discussions and lots more
- Extranets can be customised to have their own look and feel, which can be separate from that of the intranet
- Extranet support is standard within Orchidnet
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Enhanced Security
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- Orchidnet includes a wide range of state-of-the-art security features
- Manual and automatic authentication methods are supported, including Windows and Novell authentication
- Secure Sockets Layer encryption (SSL) is supported
- Orchidnet supports Active Directory users and security groups
- All applications have a comprehensive list of permissions that can easily be granted and removed
- Content is protected by individual, group, or organisation-wide access rights
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