Abstract: A server, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for ranking a plurality of data sources are provided. The server includes a network interface, a memory storage unit and a processor. The method involves sending a test message, monitoring an external network for a response to the test message, determining whether a service level is satisfied and adjusting the rank of the data source. The non-transitory computer readable medium is encoded with programming instructions to direct a processor to carry out the method.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for retrieving data in response to an input query is provided. The system includes a first data server configured to generate a query based on the input query and a second data server configured to generate a another query based on the input query. The system also includes a master server in communication with the data servers. The method involves generating queries based on the input query and sending the queries to data sources. The method also involves determining if data records represent the same external entity and combining data records to store. The non-transitory computer readable medium is encoded with codes to direct a processor to carry out the method.