Patent ID: 7281235

Claim:
A computer controlled system having processor for modularizing the information technology structure of a business organization into a structure of interchangeable holonic self-contained modules, with each module performing a set of related functions comprising: means for providing a plurality of sets of self-controlling holons, each holon in each set performing a business capability of the same type as performed by the other holons in its respective set but each set of holons performing a different business capability type than the other sets of holons and each holon being interchangeable to perform its respective business capabilities in other information technology structures; means for providing a plurality of integration holons, each integration holon respectively integrating the holons in one of said sets into a unitary overall business capability holon providing a coordinated overall business capability of one of said different types; a holon directory listing available interchangeable holons and the respective business capability of each of said available holons; and means for registering an interchangeable holon in said directory.