How to develop a proprietary knowledge and information management platform
Jinfo Report
14th January 2026
Abstract
This report details the key actions for information managers to build a proprietary knowledge and information management platform.
It is based on the development and evolution of “QKnows”, BASF’s own knowledge and information management platform.
In light of the overwhelmingly-positive feedback from the recent Jinfo Community session this report is based on, Stephan Ballenweg (BASF Head of Knowledge Systems) will give an exclusive demonstration of the QKnows platform in action. Learn more and register.
Contents
It is based on the development and evolution of “QKnows”, BASF’s own knowledge and information management platform.
In light of the overwhelmingly-positive feedback from the recent Jinfo Community session this report is based on, Stephan Ballenweg (BASF Head of Knowledge Systems) will give an exclusive demonstration of the QKnows platform in action. Learn more and register.
Contents
- Introduction
- The vision and foundation of QKnows
- Stakeholder engagement and value proposition
- Content licensing and vendor negotiations
- Generative AI implementation and governance
- Future development of QKnows
- Conclusion.
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