information provider
Technology› Parallel Computing
Grid Computing
A "helper" software component that collects or formats resource information, for use in WS MDS by an aggregator source or by a WSRF service when creating resource properties.
Telecommunications
An entity that collects information and makes it available to Internet users. Note: The information can be provided directly to users, or provided via an Internet access provider or a content provider. [After 2382-pt.35]
