Will employees really use portal technology? Is single sign-on a dream or reality? For the latest on Intranet portals, Jakob Nielsen is your man at the Alertbox.

Other great learning opportunities in West Michigan this month:

November 3 -- Intergenerational Marketing, 1/2 day seminar, Ad Club of West Michigan

November 15 -- Standing Out in the Crowd: How to write a feature that gets noticed (and used), West Michigan Public Relations Society of America

November 16 -- Meet Ted: The story and ideas behind the launch of United's successful low-cost airline brand, Ad Club of West Michigan