The Benefits of Topic Map Engine 'Alex'

Because of the increasing diversity and scale of databases, there is a growing need for solutions which enable good exchange and selection of data. This means that different sources of information can be exploited more effectively and more efficiently. Alex satisfies these needs in an innovative manner thanks to the use of a topic map technology based on ISO-standards. With Alex, your organisation can significantly increase its operational and strategic firepower. This provides an enhanced competitive advantage and substantially reinforces your positioning in the market.

A distinctive benefit is also that Alex can index all forms of information, including photographs, videos and audio files. Another plus point is increased precision, which is achieved by manually inputting criteria. Formulating the parameters is a labour-intensive process whose efficiency advantage however is soon many times greater than the investment in manpower and time. Alex is a Java product which can easily be tailored as desired. Through its open design, Alex software can easily be used on handheld and standalone PCs.