Informationsstrøm

Informationsstrøm is the term used to describe the movement of information within and between systems, organizations and processes. It covers how data is generated, transmitted, transformed, stored and consumed, and can be analyzed with concepts such as data flow diagrams and data pipelines. The concept is central to understanding how information supports decision making, coordination and operations.

The components of an informationsstrøm include sources of data, channels of transmission, processing steps, storage locations, and recipients or end users. It also involves data formats, metadata, and access rights. Flows can be unidirectional or bidirectional, real-time or batch, synchronous or asynchronous. Data lineage or provenance describes the origin and transformation of information along the flow, aiding traceability and governance. In information systems design, the informationsstrøm is often modeled as a sequence of processing stages and data stores, sometimes illustrated by data flow diagrams or architectural diagrams.

Measurement and analysis of informationsstrøm focus on throughput, latency, reliability, fidelity and timeliness. Monitoring aims to identify bottlenecks, ensure data quality, and verify that information reaches the intended recipients in the correct form and within required time frames. In IT, the informationsstrøm is a key consideration in software architecture, data engineering and system integration, where it is implemented through data pipelines, message queues and service interfaces.

Applications include business process management, IT system design, data governance and regulatory compliance. Effective management of informationsstrøm supports transparency, accountability and security, while reducing information overload and the risk of privacy breaches. Related concepts include data flow, data lineage, data governance and information security, which together frame how information moves within modern organizations.