This book investigates the intersection of natural language processing (NLP) and information systems, focusing on practical applications and advancements in the field. It presents research from the 17th International Conference on Applications of Natural Language to Information Systems (NLDB 2012), held in Groningen, The Netherlands. The collection explores how NLP techniques can be leveraged to enhance the functionality, efficiency, and intelligence of information systems.

This volume represents a collection of scholarly contributions from a dedicated international conference, indicating a focus on academic and research-oriented content within the fields of Natural Language Processing and Information Systems. The papers likely offer detailed technical analyses and present novel methodologies or system designs. The intended audience would primarily be researchers, academics, and practitioners actively working in these specialized areas.