Method and system for automating dependent entity actions in response to information change

Abstract

A method and system in accordance with the present invention provides for invoking actions when changes are made in one information source on behlaf of dependent information sources or systems. The method and system comprises identifying at least one area of high impact in the information source, identifying the action to be taken when the information changes, monitoring the at least one high impact area for at least one change, and then invoking the action responsive to the at least one change to the high impact area. In so doing, changes made to one information source can immediately cause actions to be invoked on behalf of dependent information sources or other systems. The actions invoked can be as simple as sending a notification of the changed information, or it can be as complicated as invoking a callback procedure that is defined by the dependent information source that identified the high impact area. Accordingly, through a system and method in accordance with the present invention, an environment is provided which allows for changes to quickly, accurately and automatically be reacted to for dependent information, systems and users.