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K_SERVICES: From State-of-the-Art Components to Next Generation Distributed KM Systems

K_SERVICES: From State-of-the-Art Components to Next Generation Distributed KM Systems
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Author(s): Frank Laskowski (OFFIS e. V., Germany)and Norbert Gronau (University of Oldenburg, Germany)
Copyright: 2003
Pages: 3
Source title: Information Technology & Organizations: Trends, Issues, Challenges & Solutions
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-066-0.ch329
ISBN13: 9781616921248
EISBN13: 9781466665330

Abstract

The information architecture of an organization is the way individuals, groups and the organization itself handle information and hence is a central issue in knowledge management. Knowledge management software assembled in knowledge management systems reflects and influences information architecture in parts or as a whole. Yet insufficient flexibility prevents knowledge management systems to be used effectively as a tool to conduct the ongoing evolution of an organizations information architecture. In this paper we first describe results from the TO_KNOW project regarding the integration of components in current knowledge management systems. These experiences we base on the K_SERVICES project proposing a consequent componentoriented approach to build knowledge management software to enable the support of dynamic strategies in knowledge management.

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