Synergistic directory-based information management system and method of using

An information management system coupled to maintain synchronization of first data objects contained within a first storage area to second data objects contained within a second storage area, the information management system comprising:

• a directory coupled to receive the first data objects and coupled to store the data objects into the first storage area;
• an event system coupled to detect a first set of all changes made to the first data objects and coupled to provide a second set of changes equal to a portion of the first set of all changes;
• and
• an update system coupled to receive the second set of changes and coupled to modify the second data objects in response to the second set of changes.

A method of operating an automatically updated information management system, comprising:

• editing a first data object in a first device;
• detecting changes made to the first data object in the first device;
• and
• equating a second data object to the first data object upon detection of the changes made to the first data object.

A method of using an information management system to validate an external set of information, comprising:

• storing a set of internal information in a directory;
• receiving a set of external information;
• comparing the set of external information to the set of internal information to produce a set of difference information;
• and
• utilizing the set of difference information to alter the set of external information.

A method of using an information management system to facilitate a new hiring process, comprising:

• entering data associated with a new employee into a directory;
• automatically requesting employee services from within the directory;
• and
• adding the employee to an updating function of the information management system.