FAQ

Frequently asked questions...and their answers!

Why is LINQ different from other tools I may have access to?
A Whitepaper introducing LINQ can be found here. The LINQ® Platform enables organisations to understand how information flows fuel their business;...
Wed, 16 Nov, 2016 at 9:55 AM
What is an Information Supply Chain?
LINQ is an Information Flow Modelling platform that depicts the flows of information that fuel a business. An Information Supply Chain connects Source ...
Fri, 13 Apr, 2018 at 1:23 AM
How does LINQ depict People and Systems in an Information Supply Chain?
In the LINQ model, People and Systems support the flow of Information. People perform Actions and Systems are used by People to perform Actions, Systems au...
Fri, 13 Apr, 2018 at 1:49 AM
What do People nodes represent in a LINQ Diagram?
In the LINQ model, People perform Actions and in so doing, LINQ records how their capacity is being utilised. It is important to appreciate what the ‘P...
Fri, 11 May, 2018 at 8:41 PM
What do Action Nodes represent in a LINQ Diagram?
Action Nodes Describe: • Information Processing or Information Handling steps along the Information Supply Chain • Groups of Actions, Inform...
Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 at 9:46 AM
What do Information Nodes represent in a LINQ Diagram?
 Information Nodes Describe: • Information entities that contribute to the flow of information across Information Supply Chain •...
Mon, 5 Dec, 2016 at 4:58 PM
What do System Nodes represent in a LINQ Diagram?
A System Node Describes: • The slice of a hardware / software configuration that is providing information, automating an action or being u...
Mon, 5 Dec, 2016 at 5:01 PM
Who owns the data I put into LINQ?
You do! In the Subscription agreement. we make it very clear that you own the information that you put into LINQ.   If you choose to end your subscrip...
Mon, 9 Nov, 2015 at 8:30 AM
How is LINQ different from Business Process Mapping (BPM)?
LINQ provides a new way of seeing an Information Ecosystem.  It doesn't replace existing tools such as Business Process Mapping and Enterprise Architect...
Fri, 13 Apr, 2018 at 1:41 AM
Where does LINQ store my Data?
LINQ uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).  Using AWS EC2 allows LINQ access to data centres around the world.   On initial rele...
Mon, 9 Nov, 2015 at 9:42 AM