Warrior-Centered Knowledge Management

"Semandex Networks is developing an XML Content Routing System, called XML-CRS, that turns data into information by knowing who can make use of it and delivering it securely in real-time. XML-CRS is a network software platform for rapid deployment ofreal-time content delivery and semantic information services. Semandex's XML-CRS product consists of overlay semantic routers that serve as the network infrastructure, and related API's and middleware for application development. In this Small BusinessInnovation Research Phase I program, Semandex proposes to develop a prototype warrior-centric application (content-driven instant messaging, CIM) that will significantly enhance warrior effectiveness in battle. Broader application of the technology for amore complete warrior-centric knowledge management system will be considered in future phases of the program. XML-CRS is a dual-use technology that has immediate applications in both military and commercial sectors. The semantic routing networkinfrastructure we are developing permits development of a variety of applications in which time-critical data must be delivered to individuals or devices who need that information. There are needs for real-time content delivery in various vertical marketsincluding financial, manufacturing, petroleum and corporate enterprise. In all these segments, there is a mass of data being generated but too little information arrives at the right place at the righ