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extranet
ex·tra·net E0301550 (ĕk′strə-nĕt′)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 (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[C20: from extra- + net1 (sense 8), modelled on intranet]ex•tra•net (ˈɛk strəˌnɛt)
n. an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized persons outside of a company or organization. [1995–2000] Translationsextranet
extranet[′ek·strə‚net] (computer science) A secure, Internet-based private network that allows organizations to share information with vendors, partners, customers, and so on; access requires either a password or digital encryption. extranet (World-Wide Web)The extension of a company's intranet outonto the Internet, e.g. to allow selected customers,suppliers and mobile workers to access the company's privatedata and applications via the World-Wide Web. This is incontrast to, and usually in addition to, the company's publicwebsite which is accessible to everyone. The differencecan be somewhat blurred but generally an extranet impliesreal-time access through a firewall of some kind.
Such facilities require very careful attention to security butare becoming an increasingly important means of deliveringservices and communicating efficiently.
extranetA secured website on the Internet for customers or business partners and not the general public. To gain access, users must establish an account with identification and an authentication method such as a password, security token or biometric. An extranet can provide access to research, current inventories, internal databases, electronic teaching platforms, virtually any information that customers or associates have permission to view. Many extranets use virtual private networks (VPNs) to encrypt data in transit. Contrast with intranet. See Microsoft SharePoint, EDI and virtual data room.extranet
extranetA private network that uses Internet technology and the public telecommunication system to secure a business’s information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers, or other businesses. It is an extension of an intranet with added security features. FinancialSeeEDIThesaurusSeeintranet |