Corporations currently rely on costly manual code generation
and point-to-point translation scripts for data integration. However,
by applying semantics to corporate data, a reliable platform for
managing and integrating data is achieved. Having a clear understanding
of the information embedded in data eliminates the inefficiency
and inflexibility of dealing directly with physical data.
Semantic Information Management solves data management, data
integration, and information quality problems that cut across
and equally impact a wide range of vertical industries and an
assortment of projects ranging from small efforts to enterprise-wide
initiatives.
Data-rich vertical industries gain the most from adopting the
SIM approach implemented with the Unicorn System. Insurance issues
regarding privacy regulations, Federal attempts to track criminals,
financial services legal requirements for BASEL II, metadata repository
adoption, integration projects, and messaging initiatives all
have much to be gained by implementing SIM.
This section highlights the specific ways in which
SIM helps customers in a wide range of industries adopt the new
approach of SIM to the age-old problem of data inconsistency and
reliability. Challenge yourself and your work methodologies by
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