The semantic integration of information: A business ontology proposal with semantic interoperability

Antonio Paredes-Moreno, Francisco J. Martínez-López, David G. Schwartz

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Abstract

Nowadays, firms need to refocus the way they manage the knowledge generated from business processes in order to optimize their Information Systems' performance. Business ontologies are an excellent tool for this. In this chapter, we briefly treat and highlight how important is companies invest efforts in a closer integration of their systems, with the aim of improving their performance and cooperation. This implies moving towards more efficient systems in their knowledge management. The big challenge for firms now is the semantic integration of information. Essential questions related to this question are synthetically introduced. Then, some of the most significant initiatives and projects on semantic integration of information are presented and compared with a business ontology we have developed for commercial use.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovations in SMEs and Conducting E-Business
Subtitle of host publicationTechnologies, Trends and Solutions
PublisherIGI Global
Pages224-246
Number of pages23
ISBN (Print)9781609607654
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

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