What is EN ISO 19757: 2011 ?

EN ISO 19757: 2011 is a standard that defines a way to represent and exchange structured information about topics. It provides a flexible and interoperable framework for organizing and linking diverse sets of knowledge. The standard is based on the concept of topics, which can represent anything from concrete objects to abstract ideas.

Topic maps, which are hierarchical structures similar to the table of contents in a book, are used to organize the knowledge. Each topic can have various properties and associations with other topics. The data model of EN ISO 19757: 2011 consists of three main components: topics, associations, and occurrences.

Topics represent individual entities, associations capture relationships between topics, and occurrences store additional information about topics. Together, these components allow for the representation of complex knowledge structures.

EN ISO 19757: 2011 provides a framework for organizing and exchanging information about a wide range of topics, making it an essential tool for organizations that deal with a large amount of data. By using this standard, organizations can ensure that their data is structured and organized in a way that is consistent and interoperable, allowing for greater efficiency and productivity.