Abstract: A portal interface service provides easily managed information flow which permits simple and direct information retrieval. Users of the portal interface are assigned to membership in groups related to access of specific services and applications. Each portal interface user is also assigned an individual profile that is customizable for individually tailored information flow. Each user is permitted to personalize the display of information received from the portal interface for retrieval of specifically targeted pertinent information. Users need only be authenticated once to obtain access to a potentially large number of systems and applications. System security is provided for each object within the system, in addition to overall security. The system can be accessed by internal, external and mobile users, each of which can received desired information in personalized formats.