Systems

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for Corporate Internet Systems

Internet-Related Systems

Internet-related systems: The company maintains Internet related systems for the use of employees and for the benefit of the company and its customers. Three interrelated systems are presently in use: (1) Intra-net web system (available only to company employees), (2) Internet World Wide Web system (includes public access to our web site from outside the company and company employee access to the World Wide Web from company computers), and (3) Electronic Mail.

Purpose and use of systems: The purpose of the company Internet-related systems is to facilitate the exchange of information within the company and with customers and prospective customers. Employees have access to these systems consistent with the requirements of their jobs, are expected to develop the necessary skills to use the systems at whatever level of proficiency is appropriate to their job, and are encouraged to use the systems. Those employees who do not have personal computers assigned to them have access to terminals at designated common areas and in break rooms. Different access levels are designated for various job functions and user-ids and passwords are issued to enable each employee to log onto the system and use appropriate functions.

1. Intranet: Employees have access to company information via the Intranet web system (such as job postings; company policies; marketing information; manufacturing, marketing, and sales campaigns; and internal news and bulletins). Use of this system enhances employee knowledge of the company’s goals, vision, and performance and reduces the over-reliance on traditional inter-office mail and waste of natural resources.

2. Internet and World Wide Web: Employees have access to the Internet and the web as a means of obtaining information that will assist them in the performance of their jobs. The public has access to the company web site, which enables the company to project its image, develop business, and improve its community profile.

3. Electronic mail (e-mail): The company maintains an e-mail system, which is fully integrated with both the Intranet and the Internet systems. The system enables employees to communicate efficiently among themselves and with customers and prospects. Use of this system improves the speed with which information can be disseminated and enables the company to be responsive to customer and employee needs.

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