CKB - Collaborative Knowledge Broker
The CKB - is the core concept of Jonata Technology Limited (JTL). As a
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methodology for application system architecture its principles have been used in providing solutions in many projects and business management solutions. It is now being developed as a software component for integrating applications and communication systems. It was initially developed to integrate distributed systems for Project Managenent and Business Process Engineering in large international Construction, Engineering and Communication projects in the 1980's in which there was already a need for secure, intelligent distribution of information among the protagonists. Subsequently the concepts were applied in other sectors, and scaled down for use by SME companies. It is ideal for providing Internet and Mobile based solutions and the CKB engine wbe released soon on Cellular phones.

Intrinsic in its nature are the concepts of COLLABORATION - reflected in its special management of relationships within an organisation structure - including the communications between the actors, KNOWLEDGE - which is the intuitive generation and classification of contextual information to enhance the processes by creating sharable knowledge, BROKER - in that it provides a secure intelligent mechanism for distributing messages and communications within the system.

Its open format and structure enables it to integrate diverse systems and applications and provide information for all types of information in Business processes. Its architecture is a key part of Business Management products, Contact Centre and Voice processing products, and its inbuilt security and switching mechanisms is being integrated in state-of-the art Communications devices and solutions. and communications within the system.

The CKB model revolves aroundthe CKB Exchange which distributes the processes in an organisation, The CONTENT represents the activities of the organisastion, INFRASTRUCTURE the plant and instruments available, and COMPONENTS are the resources available. Configuring these elkements to communicate through the CKB hub KNOWLEDGE is generated for use in the STRATEGY, planning and decision making, and to provide SERVICES. The CKB interfaces with users,and clients through its PORTAL. and communications within the system.

This generic model is open and adaptable for any type of structure, encouraging an analytical approach to problem solving, and berst practices in PROJECT, BUSINESS ans SYSTEM managementwith particular emphasis on STABILITY and SECURITY in the resulting solutions.
Jonata Technology Limited - the Collaborative Knowledge Broker