On Premise Intranet | Intranet Software

In brief, an on premise intranet software solution is hosted on an organization’s own infrastructure. This could mean the intranet software is hosted on a physical server that’s located within the office, or on a remote cloud server that the business has purchased.

Intranet suppliers – like Claromentis – will install the intranet software onto customers’ chosen server. The software itself, and its associated intranets services, is updated and maintained by the supplier, whilst the server it’s hosted on is the responsibility of the customer. This includes elements such as setting up firewalls, applying security patches, running backups, and monitoring performance – giving the customer a lot of flexibility.

If you’re still left wondering “how do I create a local intranet?”, take a look at our essential local intranet guide for beginners.

Whatever the size of your organization and your business requirements, there are several intranet options to choose from to fit the needs of your company.

As we explored above, an on premise intranet solution means that the intranet vendor will install the software onto an organization’s own server. This differs slightly from a self hosted intranet.

Self hosted intranet software means that the organization will also install the software onto their servers, with no assistance from the supplier. The majority of intranet suppliers – Claromentis included – don’t offer this service, and it’s usually only an option for open source software.

A cloud intranet, on the other hand, is fully managed by the intranet vendor. Also known as intranet SaaS solutions (intranet software as a service), a cloud intranet is an all-in-one subscription that includes the software, server, hosting, security, backups, regular updates, and more. A great intranet for businesses of all sizes and sectors, SaaS intranet solutions are especially popular with small businesses. Startups and SMEs don’t usually have the in-house resources or cash flow to host an intranet themselves, making a cloud intranet – which provides all software and services in one monthly cost – the best intranet for small business.