IMU (Information Management Unit) is a highly efficient database and asset management technology that enables organisations with dispersed data stored in complex hierarchical and proprietary systems to access data and produce real time management information.

• immediate and accessible asset information – data is unlocked allowing single access to data stored in multiple proprietary systems
• streamlining of data sources – streamlines access to data in dispersed infrastructure and resources.
• protects IT investments – no need to replace existing system and software.
• improved time-management and reporting – full integration of data into management processes provides increased and more efficient management time.
• cost effective – improved efficiencies and cost effective management of data.

• multiple support – supports the implementation of multiple referencing arrangements, interfacing seamlessly with asset management systems.
• data weeding – ensures maintained and accurate information is always available.
• data monitoring – built in features that can be tailored to include warning triggers to key personnel when urgent responses are required.
• data browser tool – allows users to easily trawl the data within an IMU or across networked IMUs.
• distributed database functionality - allows for the dissemination of reference data across a network of IMUs and the scheduling of data flow.
• multi-tier architecture
• analytical tools – tools and decision support systems that can be engineered to interface to a common platform.
• reporting – customised management reports.
• data management tools - provides immediate and accurate management information.

Server-specification hardware comprising:

• Pentium 4 Processor
• 512MB RAM
• SCSI RAID array with 2 or more disks
• Disk space appropriate to data volumes to be recorded

Server Requirements

• Windows 2000 Professional or Server (SP2)
• Internet Information Server 5
• Microsoft Message Queue Server
• Microsoft.NET Framework
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP3 - Standard Edition or MSDE.

Client Requirements

Internet Explorer 5.5 or later