Automotive Network Exchange

The Automotive Network Exchange is the private extranet initially set up and
maintained by the Automotive Industry Action Group,Telcordia, General Motors,
Ford, and Chrysler. It was built as a private network for the auto industry in 1995
to provide consistent, reliable speed and guaranteed security for data
transmissions between the automakers and their suppliers. The ANX Network
allows trading partners to collaborate electronically on product design and
development; solicit and process orders; and facilitate just-in-time manufacturing
and post shipping schedules.[3] In 1999 the Automotive Industry Action Group
sold the ANX Network to the Science Applications International Corporation
(SAIC).
Architecture of Intranet, Extranet and Internet
What is intranet software?

An intranet software is software that allows companies to build a private, secure

network that can only be accessed by internal employees. An Intranet serves as
the single focal point to access internal and external resources, and enables
employees to communicate, collaborate, share documents and other information.

Applications of Intranet

1. Sharing of company policies/rules & regulations

2. Sharing of information of common interest
3.  Access product & customer data
4. Launching of personal/departmental home pages
5. Submission of reports
6. Corporate telephone directories
 Considerations in Intranet Deployment

 Determine your infrastructure requirements

 Determine your Web server needs
 Make a browser choice
 How will you use your intranet?
 Determine the application development software you need
 Weed through the pros and cons for your firewall
 Training

Extranet
An extranet is a controlled private network that allows access to partners,
vendors and suppliers or an authorized set of customers – normally to a
subset of the information accessible from an organization's intranet.

Extranet products & Services

Application of Extranet

 It facilitates collaborative business between two (or more) companies

 By using this technology, a joint training program (with other company) is
conducted
 By using electronic data interchange, large volumes of data are shared
swiftly
 It is used to share product catalogs especially with wholesalers
 Extranet service is also used in providing customer support
 It is used to share business news with partner companies