Informationslösung

Informationslösung is a German term used in information technology and business to describe a comprehensive solution for managing and delivering information within an organization. It encompasses the provision, integration, storage, processing, analysis, and presentation of information to support decision making and operations. A typical Informationslösung combines elements of data management, application software, and user interfaces and may cover data sources from ERP, CRM, sensor data, documents, and external feeds.

Key components include data integration and processing (ETL/ELT), data storage (data warehouses, data lakes, databases), data governance and metadata management, information security and privacy, and tools for information presentation such as reporting, dashboards, analytics, and search. User-oriented features aim to enable access across roles, including executives, analysts, and operational staff. Architectures may be on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid, and projects may be delivered as custom development, product-based platforms, or managed services.

The concept is often used by IT consultancies and in enterprise projects to describe a holistic approach rather than a single application. Implementations typically follow stages such as requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing operation and optimization. Common challenges include data quality, integration complexity, governance, scaling, and change management. Benefits include improved data consistency, faster reporting, informed decision making, and better compliance with regulations.