Our latest research shows that the right intranet is key to keeping software industry employees engaged, informed and aligned. As technology forerunners, it’s no surprise that intranet program leaders in the software sector are ahead of the curve in implementing new employee experience solutions. But our other findings might make you rethink your intranet strategy.

Where is digital employee experience (DEX) headed in 2025? Andrew Hewitt, Principal Analyst at Forrester, shares some very interesting themes in his recent blog post, “The Great DEX-pansion Of 2025.” Andrew takes a look at the evolving landscape of digital employee experience and predicts significant changes ahead.

Ever opened your intranet only to feel like you’re stepping into a time capsule? Old, irrelevant content has piled up, and now the platform you hoped would be a digital hub of collaboration and connection feels more like an abandoned storage room. And here’s the reality: once employees lose faith in the intranet, it’s hard to get them back. AI-powered content moderation for intranets can clear the clutter so your platform remains a go-to destination.

Too many company intranets are outdated, sluggish and disconnected from the needs of employees. It’s a common issue that leads to disengaged teams and lost productivity. Intranets with robust AI functionality can help solve these challenges. Without the right AI tools, your intranet might be stuck in the past, unable to deliver the experience today’s employees expect and deserve.

Many organizations overlook the critical role that a well-designed user interface (UI) and ease of navigation play in the success of their intranet. Employees are accustomed to consumer-grade digital experiences in their personal lives, but the gap between personal and workplace technology has never been wider. This disconnect could be silently disengaging your workforce, lowering productivity, and damaging employee well-being.

From unified Recognition and Rewards to employee newsletters with built-in survey promotion and segment-based branding — here’s what you need to know about Simpplr’s latest product releases to deepen employee engagement.

Artificial intelligence in manufacturing tends to conjure up ideas of predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization or quality control. All are true, of course, but as a data specialist, I view these more as outcomes. What drives these outcomes is an underlying AI-powered employee experience technology that delivers greater employee engagement, a single source of truth, and best-in-class internal communications — all of which empower your people to excel in all they do.

The company intranet has evolved into a crucial tool for employee experience, offering more than just a way to access resources. Employees now expect their workplace technology to offer the same ease and functionality they experience with personal apps, whether they’re in the office, remote or on the frontlines.

In most companies, the intranet is meant to be the go-to hub for employees to find critical information and stay connected. But even the most beautifully designed intranet can fall short if its search functionality doesn’t deliver accurate, relevant results. When employees struggle to find what they need, productivity plummets and frustration rises.

As anywhere work and AI reshape the modern workplace, traditional employee recognition models fall short. Dispersed teams and stretched HR departments need scalable, innovative recognition and rewards solutions that foster a deeper sense of value and commitment — leading to more engaged people and higher retention rates.