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Mobile BPM gets put to the test in 2016
Today's mobile users expect anywhere, anytime access. But when it comes to mobile BPM apps, delivering this kind of access calls for architectural, user interface and workflow changes will be tough for many businesses to accomplish in 2016. Contributor George Lawton explains. Read Now
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API strategies to become a staple of B2B integration
API gateways promise to streamline B2B integration, but enterprise architects need to address a number of challenges to make things work smoothly. Both emerging and established businesses are enabling partnerships by offering access to their B2B API services. Read Now
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Why 2016 is the year of cloud BPM
More and more businesses are expected to move BPM to the cloud in 2016 in order to improve their overall business. Here we look at why they are making this commitment and the obstacles standing in the way. Read Now
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BPM evolves to gain CEP functionalities
Big data is becoming an increasingly important element of BPM services. In response, organizations are putting a new priority on managing complex event processing using BPM approaches and tools. George Lawton explores how and why. Read Now
Editor's note
As business-related technologies, terminologies and philosophies change, one thing remains constant: Businesses depend on maintaining a consistent set of processes to keep things running. Cultivating success with both business process and business rules management requires simultaneously understanding how to use changing technology to improve management, while also adhering to fundamental tenants of BPM and BRM.
Changing computing and application technology has significantly affected the business world, and BPM has not escaped its grasp. This has certainly opened up challenges, especially when it comes to creating consistent processes and rules when departments become siloed around individual technologies. However, these evolving platforms also provide businesses new opportunities to apply BPM to areas of their business more quickly and effectively.
This guide has collected a number of BPM news pieces and advice from contributing experts that will help you understand how the world of BPM and BRM is changing, the challenges that must be overcome and how you can use emerging technology to forge a strong strategy that properly keeps critical processes and guidelines in place.
1Ideas for novel BPM approaches
BPM software and tools are only getting more sophisticated, and today's developers and application managers are finding unique ways to use BPM practices and utilities to impact new parts of their business in big ways. Find out how forward-thinking organizations can and are implementing BPM in novel and sometimes surprising ways.
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BPM puts the leash on social media
As enterprises move beyond email and start communicating via Facebook, LinkedIn and instant messaging, people are tasked with ensuring that these new channels are secure and compliant. George Lawton explores the best ways companies are weaving BPM into social media efforts to keep things in line. Read Now
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BPM gets on the map with geolocation
As beacons and other geolocation technologies become more sophisticated, organizations can begin to look beyond consumer-centric applications of geolocation and start integrating it with BPM and workflow management. Steve Weissman shows us how. Read Now
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The rise of the machines starts with BPM
As robots and robotic processes become more essential for businesses, it's only natural that management of these processes falls under the umbrella of BPM. George Lawton examines how organizations are modernizing existing infrastructure for BPM-based robotic process automation. Read Now
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Bringing life to apps with BPM
Creating a framework that outlines needed modernization efforts and upgrades can make a huge difference when transitioning from legacy systems. Tom Nolle examines how applying BPM to this effort helps businesses stay focused. Read Now
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BPM breaks down walls in the enterprise
Many businesses have fallen into the unfortunate technology trap of siloed IT and business processes. Luckily, BPM shines a light on the escape tunnel. Steve Weissman explains how. Read Now
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What puts the 'i' in 'iBPM'?
Some of the latest BPM news has been talking about a new evolution: iBPM. But what does an "iBPM" suite or system really do for businesses? Jan Stafford examines this trend. Read Now
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Is your phone the next B2B integration device?
B2B integration, an essential part of BPM, has been heavily affected by the use of APIs -- especially REST APIs. Does this mean B2B integration will soon be managed from smartphones? Fred Churchville looks into this. Read Now
2Business rules management and BRMS
A major part of BPM is the concept of creating "business rules" -- rules that define how processes work and assert control over essential processes. They are necessary, but not always easy to implement and keep intact. Some have turned to the use of a business rules management system with success, but others still find themselves left to manage it on their own. In this section, we look at the most critical considerations when thinking about business rules management, including how to choose the right management system, why consistency is critical and why these standards matter.
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Is this the right BRMS for you?
Many business rules management systems may look alike, but subtle differences can dictate which one is truly the one your business needs. Christine Parizo investigates the most important features and qualities to look for in a BRMS. Read Now
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BRM rule No. 1: be consistent
While business rules management can certainly help organizations, its misuse can lead to unfortunate consequences. Steve Weissman explains how a general misunderstanding of BRM in the enterprise creates frustrating inconsistency and how to re-establish a BRM standard. Read Now
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Who cares about BRM standards?
Over the years, a number of business rules management standards have been created and used; however, not all of those standards apply anymore, and using the wrong ones can lead to poor decision management. George Lawton examines the limitations of outdated standards and looks at a new class of BRM standards that can help. Read Now
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Making BRM work in your enterprise
Business rules management is great, but it takes work, dedication and a little bit of technology. In this piece, George Lawton examines a number of ways enterprise users can optimize their implementation of BRM, including how to coordinate with BPM, how to balance business and IT needs and why looking to the cloud and beyond can help. Read Now
3Examine your software options
Fixing BPM is like fixing a car: You don't just need the know-how; you also need the right tools for the job. Unfortunately it can be tough to tell exactly which tools can help and if they will benefit your efforts. In this section, we've compiled articles that look at some of the various BPM tools and utilities organizations are putting to use. Learn more about the newest generation of tools that are enabling new levels of management and find tips for putting them to good use.
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The new generation of Agile BPM tools
BPM suites promised to make the management process easier -- but led to some letdowns. However, experts claim a new generation of Agile BPM tools will bring the same benefits to business process improvement with less complication. George Lawton investigates. Read Now
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Is a single-page BPM app the way to go?
Single-page apps can give users a faster, more responsive experience and make more efficient use of the underlying infrastructure. Steve Weissman explains why that makes it perfect for a BPM application. Read Now
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Clearing the fog around BPM tools
Business process tools are getting more attention, but confusion around the different nuances of BPM, business process as a service and intelligent BPM plagues both IT and executives. Here, George Lawton explains the difference between all these tools and where they make the most sense to use. Read Now
4A quiz on BPM practices
Think you have a good understanding of how today's technology plays into the establishment of BPM? The quiz below will test your understanding of the increasingly intricate relationship between technology and BPM -- and what that means for your business.