Since its inception, the main goals of the GVN have been to advance scientific investigation into and response to current viral causes of human disease as well as to get ready for emerging viral pandemic threats. Without a central location to unite us all, it is difficult to maintain the engagement and connectivity of our expanding network. It is for these reasons that GVN developed the Intranet, which serves as a centralized platform for sharing, accessing, and updating crucial information among GVN individuals and groups.