What We Do
IBF is a confidential, members-only intranet benchmarking group of around 100 leading organisations from around the world.
We are the leading authority on intranets and portals, and can give unrivalled insight into intranet best practice.
Because we are independent of any technology vendor and don’t sell consultancy services, our benchmarking findings and recommendations are impartial.
How We Do It
IBF was established in 2002 by The Empowerment Group, a UK-based organisational communication consultancy. Since then, IBF has been helping members maximise the effectiveness and value of their intranets through benchmarking, interaction and research.
IBF has four key principles: confidentiality, exclusivity, independence and active participation.
We’ve carried out around 400 intranet evaluation and benchmarking exercises in major organisations worldwide. Our Members include Amgen, AT&T, Avon, ExxonMobil, IKEA, ING, Kroger, Liberty Mutual, PNC Bank, Vattenfall and Verizon, with many members renewing each year with IBF because of the value they gain from our services.
How to Join
It is easy for your organisation to join one of four membership groups depending on where you’re based and organisation size (only major companies and public-sector organisations are eligible to join).
