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1. v-Repository
This module is responsible for the storage of information
internally in v-Knowledge making it the sole repository
of data in the enterprise. Data need not be stored
in this repository and may also be stored in a distributed
environment in any other external source such as
employee’s folders and files on the network
server. Regardless of the location of the stored
data, this repository is responsible for tracking,
indexing and referencing this data.
2. v-AIME
Databases and the software that interrogates them
requires constant management and tuning which must
be performed to prevent inefficient application and
worse still, system failure. Users can invest enormous
amounts of human resources that equate to huge hidden
expense to keep the system operational. v-Knowledge
does not have or require this type of hidden resource
or expense. The v-AIME module (Automatic Index Management
Executive) is the system administrator that performs
ALL the necessary checks and balances and housekeeping
tasks without ANY user interaction. This module manages
the workflow, indexing, housekeeping and system integrity
of v-Knowledge. The system requires no outside, third
party or third party software to keep v-Knowledge
up and running or to have all its functions and databases
in sync. and in tune. This module provides automatic
roll back and automatic recovery in the event of
system, hardware or network failure.
3. v-Harvester
As the name suggests, this module is responsible
for making itself aware of all information within
the enterprise and reporting this information (not
copying) to the v-Repository module. The v-Harvester
module can also be further manually programmed to
forcefully go to specific servers, sites or locations
and harvest information for the v-Repository module.
These locations can be internal or external to the
enterprise.
4. v-Search
The user, from a Web Browser, may search the v-Repository
module for all internal and external information
and be directed to appropriate information that meets
the search criteria. V-Search provides the user with
a dictionary and thesaurus listing on specific targeted
areas to assist with the search process. This module
can also simultaneously search other external databases
on the World Wide Web assisting the user with information
from resources external to the enterprise.
5. v-Message
This module can be a substitute for the enterprise
e-mail but does not necessarily have to be utilized.
V-Message looks and feels the same as e-mail with
most, if not all, e-mail functions. One important
distinction is that v-Message does not permit access
to enterprise communications to those who are external
to the enterprise. Specific users in the enterprise
can transmit and receive e-mails from this module
to external e-mail clients and addresses. Regardless
of whether this messaging system or the enterprises’
email is used, this module harvests ALL e-mails and
reports them to the v-Repository so they can be searched
and referenced by other authorised personnel.
6. v-Audit
The v-Repository for v-Knowledge not only receives
data from a myriad of sources but also handles requests
for this information from a host of users. v-Audit
provides a window to the audit trail of these deposits
and requests.
7. v-Collaboration
This suite sets a framework for interested and authorised
parties to participate in officially documented discussion
forums that enhance the total information gathering
process. v-Collaboration can be used by other non-participating
employees of the enterprise to contribute to the
organisations’ global objectives.
8. v-Chat
Any communications relating to the organisations’
operations should be through this suite. The advantage
is that it is totally open to all personnel and all
information in this forum is indexed and made searchable
for future research
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