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.

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    • Outdated interfaces, irrelevant content, and poor governance lead to low adoption rates and wasted resources.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 failure of traditional intranets is a wake-up call for organizations to prioritize user experience, engagement, and personalization. By adopting modern intranet solutions powered by AI and intuitive design, businesses can transform their digital workplaces into hubs of productivity and collaboration. The ROI is clear: reduced IT costs, faster information retrieval, and happier, more engaged employees. Don’t let your intranet become another statistic—take action today to build a digital workplace that works for everyone.


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