The Technopedia Data Factory
The Technopedia Data Factory is the infrastructure built by Flexera to create, curate, and manage Technopedia. The Technopedia Data Factory is a combination of tools, automation, and human processes that have been refined in order to deliver precise and accurate information. Much like a continuous manufacturing plant, it also produces high-quality data. The “stations” that comprise the Technopedia Data Factory include:
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Step |
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Description |
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Data Capture |
Technical Researchers from Flexera operate automated collection tools, monitoring manufacturer websites and blogs for event-driven information about software and hardware products. Data can also be added through interaction with customers who are already using Technopedia. This can take the form of customer requests for enhancements, or by adding unmatched data to Technopedia. |
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Curation |
A team of Flexera Curation Analysts determines whether the new data actually belongs in Technopedia, where that data fits within the Technopedia taxonomy, and what supplemental market data can be added to enhance the new data. |
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Quality Assurance |
When the curation process is finished, the new data is thoroughly examined by a Quality Assurance team. This team checks for typos, spelling, grammatical errors, duplicates, inconsistencies, and missing data. |
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Technopedia |
At this point, the certified data is integrated into Technopedia. Once deployed, additions or corrections to the data can be provided by users of Technopedia. These are forwarded to Flexera Curation Analysts who determine how the new information fits within the Technopedia framework. |
The following is a diagram of the Technopedia Data Factory:
Technopedia Data Factory