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May 20, 2005

Information Architecture

How does Metadata relate to Information Architecture? I would argue that they overlap at about 80% of the functions and requirements. Many people pigeon hole metadata as a database technology while other do the same with IA as a web only technology. Both assumptions are wrong and out dated. Some folks do understand this convergence and the impact within the organization and thats a positive sign.

Recent Blog Entry on an IA Oriented Site:
Enterprise Metadata Blog
Enterprise Metadata Blog by R. Todd Stephens
Todd has got a nice mix of enterprise metadata from both theory and practice since he did his dissertation at the same as working at Bell South on real enterprise metadata needs. He has presented at several conferences involving both the more techie stuff at DAMA International as well as Dublin Core and other related conferences. I believe this intesection of the techie/practical world and the theory/academic world gives us a good mix of the challenges we face at managing information systems. He's definitely in the mix of things I'd like to be involved. It will be interesting to see where his blog goes in sharing his experiences. Many of his previous presentations and handouts are also available on his site.
» By madonnalisa at 05/16/2005 - 18:34
Link: http://iaslash.org

Posted by Todd at May 20, 2005 11:40 AM