Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Chen Xing

Nicolai Bodd

Torbjørn Helvik

Bård Kvalheim

Torbjorn Helvik

Øivind Wang

Oivind Wang

A graph query is executed against a graph index that connects actors with objects through edges. A graph ranking model is obtained and results of the graph query are ranked, using the graph ranking model, based upon edge data available from edges in the graph that match the query.

Ranking enterprise graph queries

Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for implementing enterprise graph search. In at least one implementation, an enterprise search service receives a search request that includes a graph query directed to an enterprise graph. The graph is representative of various objects and actors associated with an enterprise, as well as which of the actors performed which of various actions with respect to each of the various objects. The service searches at least a portion of the enterprise graph to identify a subset of the objects that relate to the actors as defined by the graph query in terms of at least the actors and actions. A reply to the search request may include graph results indicative of the subset of the objects.

Enterprise graph search based on object and actor relationships

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