Abstract: A computer method and system provide means for outputting data about organizations to a user. The system includes a database of business relationships between organizations. A user may search for first organizations according to search criteria. The method will select a set of first organizations that match the criteria. The user may select preferred values of second organizations connected to the first organizations. Using the preferred values, the method will reselect and rank the first organizations for display on the user's computing device.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for analyzing content and social media to calculate a likelihood of a data objects being recognized by a user, particularly data objects related to business services, such as projects and company names. The system may model recognizability in absolute and personalized terms. A search engine returns search results including objects that are predicted to be highly recognizable.

Abstract: A computer method and system automates requesting and processing business information from vendors for potential clients, preferably in a two-sided market for business services. The system comprises a database of business relationships between organizations, which may be used to automate the request process. A user may search for vendors according to a search query and select a set of vendors. The system may identify and calculate the relevance of data to be in questions and responses communicated between the client and the vendors.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for analyzing data in an online professional social network to identify, score, and match users with regard to providing professional services. A graph structure provides an efficient structure for accessing and processing data about service providers in order to create a service marketplace.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system are provided for connecting nodes, such as projects, users, and organizations in a database. A computer processes the connections to recommend further connections to objects, group objects that are related, and provide search results.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for analyzing data in an online professional social network to identify and rank organizations with regard to providing professional services. A graph structure provides an efficient structure for accessing and processing data about service providers. The method and system provide a means to convert an unstructured query from a user into a graph query to return search results that provide a context for past provisions of services. An organization may be connected in the graph to problem and solution nodes to indicate that the organization can provide a solution to a given problem entered by a user.

Abstract: A computer method and system match buyer requirements to Evidence Documents of vendors. The system comprises a database of Evidence Documents and organizations. A user may enter their requirements using natural language, which the system analyzes to determine which Evidence Documents are most relevant.

Abstract: A computer method and system provide can allow for receiving evidence of a vendor's capability and creating database objects by extracting features therefrom and permitting a user to search for a vendor using the evidence. The system can have a database of case studies and organizations. A user may enter their search query and the search engine determines which vendors or evidence document are most relevant.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for analyzing data in an online professional social network to identify, score, and match users with regard to providing professional services. A graph structure provides an efficient structure for accessing and processing data about service providers in order to create a service marketplace.

Abstract: A computer method and system provide means for outputting data about organizations to a user. The system includes a database of business relationships between organizations. A user may search for first organizations according to search criteria. The method will select a set of first organizations that match the criteria. The user may select preferred values of second organizations connected to the first organizations. Using the preferred values, the method will reselect and rank the first organizations for display on the user's computing device.

Abstract: A computer method and system provide means for identifying influential organizations in a business network. The system comprises a database of business relationships between organizations. The system applies algorithms to determine which organizations are influential to others. In response to a user searching for a product, service or organization, the system determines which product, service or organization are recorded in the database as connected to an influential organization.