Assistant for an Information Database

Abstract

Information is one of the key factors in today's business world. Information data bases seem to be the right tool for handling large volumes of information, but this solution is double-edged. People are able to get information, but then are often overwhelmed and sometimes confused by the mass of information they receive. This results in information overload. Search engines present a first step in the effort to find easier ways of locating information, since they sort information according to algorithms. However, they also often overwhelm people with the mass of their results. The solution presented in this paper provides a method for allowing users to get a personalized view of information stored on a data base. This method uses features of SAP's R/3 Information Database (Info DB) and a special method of information filtering. The result is an integrated module called the Information Assistant.