This dual purpose service component can filter and modify data items within a given data set. This is done according to a provided set of rules relating to a specific data model.

The service component can also add data objects or attributes to improve information quality of a given dataset. Data transformations as required can additionally be performed

Any given solution using this component will also require 1 broker, and 1 or more collection or reception service components configured as part of a solution assembly.

Solutions may optionally benefit from 1 or more data hubs being deployed, enabling data collected or processed to be shared by other solutions.