Why 90% of Intranets Fail

Why 90% of Intranets Fail—And How to Build One That Works

Did you know that 90% of intranet projects fail due to poor user experience, low adoption, and lack of engagement? According to a Gartner study, this staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for organizations to rethink their intranet strategies. A static intranet simply won’t cut it in today’s hybrid work environment. Employees demand intuitive, personalized, and engaging digital workplaces. If your intranet isn’t delivering, it’s time to act.

February 25th, 2025 by Jordan Washington

Key Points

The Problem with Traditional Intranets:
- Only 13% of employees use their company intranet daily, while 31% rarely or never use it.
- Outdated interfaces, irrelevant content, and poor governance lead to low adoption rates and wasted resources.

The Solution: Modern Intranets:
- AI-powered personalization ensures employees see only the tools, notifications, and content relevant to their roles, reducing information overload.
- Platforms like Powell Intranet simplify content management with drag-and-drop tools and centralized governance, saving IT teams 25% of their time on maintenance tasks

The ROI of a Modern Intranet:
- IT teams save up to 40% on support costs by automating updates and governance.
- Thanks to AI-powered search capabilities, employees report a 25-30% reduction in time spent searching for information.

Discover how to transform your intranet into a dynamic digital workplace that boosts productivity and engagement. Download our free white paper, Why Intranets Fail – And How to Build a Modern, Engaging Digital Workplace, to learn more.

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