Research Web Portals

Provide a centralised hub for subscribers to securely access your gated resources. Upgrade your content distribution with a fully-customised research site from The Portal Company.

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Secure access to your gated resources

We design self-service research portals that simplify subscription management and content sharing.

These websites ensure security for diverse users, including investors, students, officials, and other researchers, offering tailored access. Each portal can monetise content and share information, enabling each user group to gain insights and make informed decisions.

Research Portal Specialists

We use Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Power Pages to create integrated research portals.

Specialised Development: Catering to unique research distribution needs.
Tailored Project Experts: We design portals that fit bespoke objectives and workflows.
Data Integration Proficiency: Extensive expertise integrating data sources to create content-rich portals.
User-Centric Designs: Intuitive interfaces for diverse users, from academicians to industry professionals.
Outcome-Focused Delivery: A proven track record in boosting engagement and content reach.
See Early Value: We build working prototypes you can test before committing and use agile methodology for fast deployment with iterative improvements.

Benefits of our research portals

Secure
Content Sharing

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Safely distribute your reports and research to subscriber groups.

Advanced
Search

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Enable individuals to find content intelligent filtering options.

Data
Analytics

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Track engagement to refine your strategies.

Real-Time
Alerts

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Deliver notifications about your latest reports and updates.

Why choose The Portal Company

★We specialise in creating tailored portals using connected Microsoft technology.
★Proven expertise in building websites that integrate with key systems and data sources.
★ We reduce risk by demonstrating a portal prototype before you commit.
★ Senior developers with 15+ years of Dynamics 365 and portal experience.
★ No offshore teams - we offer UK-based consultants and developers.

We are trusted by...

Client Success Story

“Initiating our global digital distribution channel was a truly mission-critical project. The Portal Company delivered a platform that was fully integrated with Dynamics 365 CRM, did not require an additional solution database, and contained pre-built technology for authentication, content management, and security.”

Global Head of Operations at Tellimer

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Our Microsoft portals expertise

We use Microsoft technology to create secure, data-powered websites that modernise processes and delight end users. Our portals are built using products that include:

Power Pages

Customising adaptable templates to specific portal requirements while ensuring functionality and design finesse.

Azure Blazor Apps

Offering vast customisation options for sophisticated portals, ensuring scalability, security, and comprehensive integration.

Power Automate

Increasing scale and efficiency by triggering automated actions in response to portal interactions.

Dynamics 365

Seamlessly integrating business processes between portals and Dynamics CRM, including cases, leads, contracts, and more.

Power Apps

Connecting processes managed in other business apps with your portal, such as subscriptions, events, and registrations.

Power BI

Enhancing self-service portals with dynamic, interactive data visualisations that offer insightful analytics.

Website Integrations

We use Microsoft cloud technology to connect portals with CRM, ERP, and other systems and third-party services to integrate data, automate processes, and simplify operations. These examples include:

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Research Portal FAQs

How can a portal benefit commercial research organisations?

Integrating a portal can significantly enhance efficiency and data management. By coupling your portal with Dynamics 365 CRM applications, user access and subscription controls are managed in one place to enforce permission rules.

Connecting third-party service providers such as Bloomberg, Companies House, and Dun & Bradstreet will enrich content, offering users a comprehensive and valuable research experience.

We also integrate portals with payment processing services to enforce a paywall and ensure content monetisation.

What are the key features to consider when choosing a research portal?

When selecting a research portal platform, the features to prioritise include:

Secure Content Sharing: Protects sensitive data.
Advanced Search Capabilities: Improve discoverability of resources.
Data Analytics: Insights into user engagement and content performance.
Real-Time Alerts: Keep users informed about new content.
Integration Capabilities: With CRM systems and external data providers for connected, personalised experiences.
Scalability: Ensuring flexibility to meet a growing user base and data volume.
Intuitive Interface: Providing ease of use for all skill levels.

How do portals facilitate secure content sharing and data protection?

Our research portals, powered by Microsoft technology, use built-in capabilities to ensure secure content sharing and data protection. Leveraging Azure, they implement advanced authentication and security protocols to safeguard user identities and data integrity.

Integration with Dataverse securely stores subscriber data, allowing for the creation of complex subscription and eligibility models. To ensure content access is rigorously controlled, each user receives access permissions tailored to their subscription level.

What are the benefits of real-time alerts in a research web portal?

Triggered portal alerts enable clients to self-manage complex notification rules for new articles, thereby boosting user empowerment and engagement.

This capability enables users to stay informed about relevant updates by tailoring notifications to their specific interests.

What type of content can be distributed in a research portal?

Research portals can distribute broad content catering to various interests and fields. For example, this can include:

Finance-Related Information: Includes articles, analyst recommendations, market analytic reports, financial audits, and business statistics.
Scientific Research: Covering published papers, experimental results, and scientific discoveries.
Educational Resources: Offering course materials and educational research.
Healthcare and Medicine: Provides medical research findings, policy updates, and clinical trial results.
Technology and Engineering: Sharing the latest tech innovations, engineering breakthroughs, development insights, and cybersecurity data.
Social Sciences: This includes analysis of cultural trends and sociological studies.

How quickly can a research web portal be deployed?

The deployment timeframe varies depending on the complexity of each unique requirement ,but is typically between 1 and 3 months.

Our agile approach prioritises delivering a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), enabling us to launch a functional version swiftly and refine features based on user feedback and needs over time.

Enhance Your Research Sharing

Our team is ready to work with you to build a portal solution that makes sharing your work straightforward and keeps your audience engaged. Contact The Portal Company today to get started and we’ll follow up with a working prototype.

Research Web Portals

Secure access to your gated resources

Research Portal Specialists