PolySpot Information At Work

A cross-functional search infrastructure designed to meet the needs of every department within a company

PolySpot Information At Work is an infrastructure component that can be used to develop innovative and cost-effective search applications, providing users with quick, simple and effective access to the data they need.

PolySpot Information At Work Conversion & Enrichment platform

PolySpot Information At Work can be used for distributed extraction, conversion and enrichment of structured and non-structured raw data and provides search services via an XML/HTTP API.

All PolySpot search applications are based on PolySpot Information At Work, a shared deployment platform for all types of search application, including cross-functional search applications, business intelligence applications and business-specific and decision-making applications.

 Combining the versatility of a database and the performance of an index 

PolySpot Information At Work is different from standard search solutions, enabling users to develop an innovative search environment capable of handling over-indexing.

Although a standard database is highly versatile, it does not provide high-quality search performance. Similarly, while an index provides unrivalled search performance, it is not sufficiently versatile in terms of data enrichment and updating capabilities. PolySpot Information At Work is an innovative solution that combines the best of both worlds: the performance of an index (PolySpot SearchMart) and the versatility of a semi-structured database (PolySpot InfoWarehouse).

• Event-based (real time) or scheduled (batch) processing.
• Asynchronous processes, allowing gradual enrichment or partial updating of information.
• Index library based on Lucene open-source technology (the same technology used by Wikipedia).
• High-performance search services capable of handling multiple simultaneous queries and high document volumes

PolySpot Information At Work consists of four modules:

PolySpot Silo Breaker
Distributed data extraction framework.

PolySpot Sense Builder
Dedicated, asynchronous structuring and semantic enrichment platform

PolySpot SearchMart
Service based on PolySpot InfoWarehouse used to publish index-linked search services. Can be accessed via a range of different applications using an XML/HTTP API.

PolySpot Administration Console
PolySpot Information At Work includes a configuration and administration console that covers the entire process, from connector management to search service creation.

	Key benefits Scalability : PolySpot Information At Work is an infrastructure component that can be fully and transparently integrated into business information systems. Companies are then able to develop their information systems safe in the knowledge that users will have constant access to data via the widest range of connectors currently available. The full range of connectors comes as standard. Deployment made easy : The platform offers access to wide library of services via open API's (Java and XML/HTTP) and can therefore be used to develop search applications in no time, featuring user-friendly and intuitive user interfaces.   A solution that covers all business needs : With PolySpot Information At Work, companies are able to develop search services to meet the needs of different departments and divisions. Each service has its own search application, with its own specific search context. The main applications include: Cross-functional company search Business-specific search Information management Business and regulatory intelligence Customer support/helpdesk Human Resources     Editorial content production assistant Compliance Website/extranet site E-commerce Search service integration into third-party applications, etc.

Security and IS integration

PolySpot features rigorous security management functions, guaranteeing full compliance with each company's security rules. During the data extraction process, PolySpot Information At Work automatically inherits the security models from indexed repositories. The platform also interfaces with the company's directories (LDAP, Active Directory) and/or SSO (Single Sign On) to recover user profiles.

High availability

 For PolySpot's customers, the slightest problem with data availability can have serious financial consequences. PolySpot Information At Work is based on an SOA, distributed architecture (distribution, replication and sharding), to ensure that the solutions offer a high level of availability.