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Date Published
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Jim Barrett
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3349
Language
English
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Summary

AIG was seeking to consolidate their processing, understand how teams contributed to goals, and make changes efficiently while seeing the impact upstream and downstream. They modeled their Integrated Object Environment (IOE) after Zillow's approach, focusing on holding information that flows both upwards and downwards. AIG collaborated with Tom Sawyer Software to create a tool efficient, easy to update, and user-friendly. Neo4j was chosen as the best-in-class graph database due to its powerful features. The IOE consists of four components: attributes, diagramming, standards, and a data visualization layer. Attributes are used to run queries, analyze dimensions, and optimize processes. Diagramming is essential for understanding complex systems, while standards ensure consistency. The system enables users to visualize topology, identify risks and contributions, and make informed decisions. AIG's focus on staying focused on what the tool can do that saves money is crucial, rather than getting bogged down in its potential capabilities. The IOE measures propagation of risk but also propagation of contribution, using attributes to analyze different dimensions and optimize processes. It becomes an entry point into artificial intelligence.