Conceptual information processing: A robust approach to KBS-DBMS integration

Integrating the respective functionality and architectural features of knowledge base and data base management systems is a topic of considerable interest. Several aspects of this topic and associated issues are addressed. The significance of integration and the problems associated with accomplishing that integration are discussed. The shortcomings of current approaches to integration and the need to fuse the capabilities of both knowledge base and data base management systems motivates the investigation of information processing paradigms. One such paradigm is concept based processing, i.e., processing based on concepts and conceptual relations. An approach to robust knowledge and data base system integration is discussed by addressing progress made in the development of an experimental model for conceptual information processing

Using a Unified Object Topology To Uncover COTS Integration Challenges and Assembly Affinities

Abstract. Large corporations are attempting to cut development costs by relying on integrating several COTS to achieve partial or complete business solutions. That the benefits are not turning out as expected is slowly becoming a recognized issue. In this paper, we address some of the reasons why integration of COTS is a challenge