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Employee Directory applications, also known as "white pages" are an essential
requirement of an internal employee communication and IT
strategy. Directory applications are typically implemented on an intranet,
extranet or website. Employee Directory applications are also integral
components of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) and Directory Services
initiatives. Leading analysts, such as Forrester Group, envision a strong
growth potential for Employee Directory applications in these areas.
It is important to understand Employee Directory and Resource Directory
applications are data publishing and administration tools, not data
consolidation tools. However, as organizations begin to consolidate their
directory infrastructure in support of identity and access management
initiatives, data consolidation becomes an important criterion. As a result, it
is important to choose an Employee Directory application that can evolve into a
Resource Directory application in parallel with data consolidation
activities. This allows a company's IT infrastructure to be further
customized to meet your ongoing business needs.
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