What is meant by Information carrier diagram?
An "Information Carrier Diagram" is a diagram that depicts the various media, channels, or systems through which information is transmitted within a company or system. It is used to visualize the flow of data and information between different actors, systems, or processes. This diagram helps identify and optimize the interfaces and transmission paths of information to ensure efficient communication and data processing.
Typical software functions in the area of "Information Carrier Diagram":
- Representation of Information Flows: Visualizing how information is transmitted between different actors, departments, or systems.
- Interface Identification: Identifying and depicting the interfaces where information is exchanged between systems or processes.
- Data Carrier Assignment: Assigning and linking the used data carriers or communication media (e.g., paper, email, digital files) in the information flows.
- Integration with Communication Systems: Connecting the diagram with existing communication and information systems to display current and accurate data.
- Information Flow Analysis: Identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, and potential optimization opportunities in information transmission.
- Automatic Updates: Dynamically adjusting the diagram based on real-time data from the underlying information systems.
- Reporting and Documentation Creation: Generating reports and documentation on the identified information flows and carriers.
- Security Analysis: Assessing security risks in the transmission of sensitive information across various carriers.
- Export and Import Functions: Exporting the information carrier diagram into common file formats and importing from other systems for further editing.