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Information Integration 
Information integration provides your company with both structured and unstructured information that is consistent and accessible: Users have constant access to consistent information, no matter where it is stored.
Information integration is one of the three integration layers of SAP NetWeaver.

Information Integration: Key Areas
Key Area |
Description |
SAP Business Intelligence |
Analyzes, integrates and distributes timely information that supports your decision-making at all times. It provides you with reliable tools for creating individual and interactive reports and applications. |
Knowledge Management |
Permits common access to unstructured information and documents in a distributed storage landscape. The repositories are directly linked to the portal with pre-configured or programmable connectors. Selected functions: · Search · Classification · Construction of taxonomies · Check in / check out · Subscription · Versioning · Discussion forums |
SAP Master Data Management |
Supports unified data storage across company branches in a heterogeneous IT landscape. It permits common use of master data from systems that were originally different, and ensures that the data is consistent across system boundaries, irrespective of the system location or vendor. For more information about SAP Master Data Management, see help.sap.com ® SAP NetWeaver ® SAP Master Data Management. |
