Knowledge technology

Knowledge technologies have emerged as a concept distinct from Knowledge management.

Knowledge technology is one that adds a layer of intelligence to information technology, to filter appropriate information and deliver it when it is needed.

The term knowledge technologies refers to a fuzzy set of tools including Programming language and Software enabling better representation, organization and exchange of information and knowledge.

The term has been used to name a series of conferences in 2001-2002. It is also the title for a part of the Information Society Technologies thematic priority in the European Union s Sixth Framework Programme.

Among knowledge technologies are Ontology (computer science), topic maps, Blogs, groupware, document management, expertise locators, social networking engines, and Wikis.

= External links =

*[http://www.knowledgetechnologies.net Knowledge Technologies Conference] *[http://www.cordis.lu/ist/ka3/iaf/iaf-kt-fp6.htm European Union FP6 - IST - Knowledge Technologies]