Once a search is completed, the portal automatically refreshes to show only information that is relevant to the search. InfoImage uses Semio's concept-analysis search engine technology to collect metadata from applications and data resources. The metadata, which can include customer names and products, is used to create a list of categories that appears on the left side of the portal. For example, if a user selects a category, InfoImage's proprietary Pivot Portal technology refreshes the portal to present only information and processes relevant to that customer. While most portal software vendors, such as Plumtree and Epicentric, focus on managing information and figuring out ways for companies to make better, more efficient use of their resources, analysts say InfoImage is the first to give users the ability to actually manipulate the portal.
Users can manipulate data from within the portal framework.
Poten has used the InfoImage Freedom Portal since last August, but Garten has looked for a way to analyze disparate information sources more quickly. To have a taxonomy that allows you to pull it all together and quickly access that information is critical. The final beta version of Decision Portal 4 will be available later this month. Jennifer Mears is a senior writer at Network World. Click to Download.