System and method for effecting information governance

Patent 7587418 Issued on September 8, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date:

June 5, 2026. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Abstract Claims Description Full Text

Inventor

Hsu, Windsor Wee Sun

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

Application

No. 11422162 filed on 06/05/2006

US Classes:

707/103RObject-oriented database structure

Examiners

Primary: Fleurantin, Jean B.
Assistant: Myint, Dennis

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06F 17/30

Abstract

A method to manage data located on networked devices is provided. The method includes replicating objects residing on the devices and collecting information about at least one of the objects or the devices. The method further includes receiving input on desired information governance policies and outcomes and analyzing the replicated objects, collected information and received input to determine an information governance action.

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