KNEXIT®
Integrated Data Environment (IDE)
KNEXIT® consolidates the data and documents with their relationships as specified in different source application silos. It is an integrated data environment providing a searchable and logically navigable information network. It provides access to current and historic information from across the enterprise with rich pedigree, navigability, and relational intelligence. KNEXIT® virtually removes the boundaries of the source application silos by enabling all information to be navigated seamlessly in its portal.
Change Impact Tracing through Relational Intelligence
Relationships are key to all information. Information is understood through their interrelationships. KNEXIT® provides a network of information interrelated through meaningful relationship names. Users can find specific related items by navigating desired relationships in its pictorial interface.
Change impact tracing is a very time-consuming process, because they are hard to trace manually. When data or documents change anywhere in the network of information, they can have a cascading impact on other related data and documents. KNEXIT®, through its Relational Intelligence capability, immediately identifies all impacted items. The user is alerted to impacted items graphically to ensure these are used with caution until their impacts are subsequently resolved.
Data Consistency Verification
When assimilating information from multiple sources it is possible that different sources may provide inconsistent information about the same item. Even as KNEXIT® consolidates information from multiple sources, it also tracks their consistency no matter how diverse the source applications may be. KNEXIT® flags the user on the seeming inconsistencies on an item.
Growing Knowledge Base That Remains in the Company
Knowledge required to find facility-specific information quickly and repeatably is typically acquired through work experience in the company.
KNEXIT® continuously captures and retains information content with their interconnectivity, interdependencies, and pedigree in the data network. The historical accumulation of this information over time becomes institutional knowledge available to both experienced and inexperienced users.
Low Risk Overlay Solution
KNEXIT® is a low-risk solution because it is an overlay over existing applications without disrupting their core roles or data content.
Overview of KNEXIT®
Watch a short video overview of KNEXIT® using one industry example. KNEXIT® is more broadly applicable because it can be applied to any problem that requires data integration and change tracking.
Use Cases
KNEXIT® is a generic application, and its capability can be observed in a number of different use cases.
KNEXIT® Features
A Non-Disruptive Overlay Solution
KNEXIT® is an overlay over existing applications. It is non-disruptive to normal work process with existing applications. It presents data from enterprise applications and from spreadsheets in the same level of pedigree and change impact tracking.
Data Connectivity
It connects all types of data with their respective relationships. It tracks relationships between requirements, documents, equipment tags, components, comments, responses, resolutions.
Pictorial Navigation
Information is only as useful as the manner in which it can be understood.
The KNEXIT® portal takes graphical navigation to a new level. It provides a pictorial view of relationships that is intuitive, dynamic, and flexible.
Change Impacts through Relational Intelligence
Relationships have logical business meanings, also known as semantics. KNEXIT® supports an intelligent relational structure with status, context, and history of relationships.
Whether it be changes to data within a single application or changes across application boundaries, KNEXIT® tracks them all and their impacts across relationships. It provides a graphical view of the seamless trace across applications.
Integrates Information, Not Applications
The KNEXIT® approach integrates information from the surrounding applications without attempting to integrate all applications to talk to each other.
Information Security
- Data and documents are encrypted in transit and at rest on the server.
- User Access is controlled through group security access protocol.
KNEXIT® Use Cases
KNEXIT® for Compliance Tracking
The performance, safety and compliance of every operating facility depends on the availability, and dependability of its associated information. KNEXIT® provides the traceability from requirements to design, construction, operations and maintenance accessible through a single portal, even when dedicated specialized systems continue to control and manage their data.
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KNEXIT® for Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation in an Operating facility is like rebuilding an aircraft in mid-flight. Changes to information technology systems also implies changes to access to information that is managed by those systems. Loss of information or even restriction to access to information are unacceptable for an operating facility or project.
Watch how KNEXIT® can help start small and expand with minimal disruption.
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KNEXIT® for Turnaround Projects
A significant part of the preparation for Turnaround is gathering the right information. This requires accessing different systems to obtain the latest drawings, floor plans, SOPs, engineering specifications, and condition of equipment. But the greater challenge is the uncertainty from ongoing change. KNEXIT® simplifies the process because it captures the latest information and their dependencies that impact them. All potential impacts can be previewed seamlessly from its portal no matter in which system it occurs.
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KNEXIT® For Capital Projects
Project information is constantly under change. To avoid losing configuration control, a continual effort is spent verifying that all change impacts are fully captured and applied.
KNEXIT® monitors and flags change impacts 24 x 7. This constant monitoring of the consistency of the network of linked information saves countless man-hours that would otherwise be needed for verifying information or dealing with rework from unwittingly using superseded information.
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KNEXIT® For Global Project Execution
KNEXIT’s multi-server architecture enables the participating organizations in the project to collaborate at the information level without accessing their separate LANs. The prime and other contractors can view information changes from other contractors in KNEXIT® as soon as they are published. This provides a structured collaborative environment balancing formal release protocols with instant access and cross-contractor visibility.
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