What is the meaning of infostructure?

Answer 1

Infostructure refers to the information applications and processes that are required for an information-dependent organization or function. (D.S. Alberts et al., NATO NEC C2 Maturity Model, Command and Control Research Program, 2010.)

Also, infostructure refers to the framework of processes, functions and systems that are required for the collection, use, exchange of information in an organization and throughout an extended enterprise. ("Managing Personal Information: Insights on Corporate Risk and Opportunity for Privacy-Savvy Leaders", Carswell, 2012.)

The term is distinct from "infrastructure", which refers to an underlying foundation, such as the sum of hardware, software and networks in an information technology infrastructure.