Business Network Map Generator for Enterprise Integration Discovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Creating an accurate and efficient network map of business systems and applications within an enterprise is a time-consuming and error-prone process, as existing integration middleware applications often fail to provide a comprehensive view from both technical and business perspectives.
Innovation Solution
A method and mechanism for automatically constructing a business process landscape by gathering information from various sources, using rule-based algorithms to identify similarities and relationships, and consolidating data into a common representation, enabling real-time updates and continuous monitoring of integration networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual methods are used to create network maps of business systems and applications, then the process allows for detailed customization and understanding, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic self-discovery of the business network landscape by having systems and applications automatically register themselves and their relationships with the network map generator, eliminating the need for manual data collection and reducing both time and errors in network map creation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processes of network mapping with an automated electronic system that uses software agents, event subscriptions, and algorithmic processing to automatically generate and maintain network maps, significantly reducing time while maintaining accuracy
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing integration middleware applications are used to view the network landscape, then integration capabilities are provided, but the view is incomplete and lacks accuracy from both technical and business perspectives
Solution Approach 1:
The network map generator serves multiple functions simultaneously: it discovers systems, maps relationships, validates data, and provides both technical and business perspectives, making it a universal platform that supersedes the limited single-function view of traditional integration middleware
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dedicated network map generator as an intermediary component that sits between various systems and provides a comprehensive, validated view of the network landscape,弥补ing the incomplete view provided by existing integration middleware
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple software instances from multiple vendors are deployed to perform integration tasks, then functionality is provided, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple software instances into a single unified network map generator that consolidates system discovery, relationship mapping, and network visualization capabilities, reducing the number of separate software components while maintaining comprehensive functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The network map generator is implemented as a modular system with separate components for system discovery, relationship mapping, data validation, and network visualization, allowing each module to be independently developed and maintained while working together as a unified solution
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AI summary
According to some embodiments, a plurality of interconnected entities may be discovered in a network landscape. A subset of the entities may then be automatically consolidated into a business participant, the consolidating may performed in accordance with at least one rule based algorithm. A business process landscape, including the business participant, may then be generated and/or displayed to an operator.