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All Rights Reserved editor@ebizq.net webmaster@ebizq.net en-us http://www.ebizq.net/web_images/ebizqnews.gif http://www.ebizq.net/?rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 EST BPM often goes handinhand with the art of change managementand with good reason But as Alan Earls explains while BPM and change management share similar goals each needs its own role and approach http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13319.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13319.html?rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:57:00 EST Todays companies not only need to do more than ever beforethey need to do it all faster cheaper and with higher ROI For that reason many are looking to improve their business processes In fact in two recent surveys a majority of respondents ranked business process management BPM as a top priority for this year http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13316.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13316.html?rss Thu, 12 May 2011 07:00:00 EST Forrester Research Senior Analyst Clay Richardson explains why organizations should incorporate crowdsourcing analysis into their BPM efforts and offers tips for doing the job well http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13216.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13216.html?rss Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST In Part II of a twopart interview wellknown BPM analyst Neil WardDutton talks about BPM tips and trends with ebizQ Contributing Editor Peter Schooff Read this Q A http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13213.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13213.html?rss Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST In this Q A ebizQ Contributing Editor Peter Schooff talks with consultant Anatoly Belychook who offers advice about some BPM mistakes to avoid and BPM trends to watch Belychook is president of Business Console a BPM development and consultancy firm in Moscow Russia as well as a frequent contributor to the ebizQ Forum http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13211.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13211.html?rss Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST In this Q A Peter Schooff speaks with Forrester Research Senior Analyst Clay Richardson about process analytics and the three Bs BPM BI and business rules http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13200.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13200.html?rss Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST Anne Stuart reports on Gartner researchers prediction that support for validating BPM specialists skills will growgradually http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13194.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13194.html?rss Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST Gartner researchers predict that BPM will soon separate the winners from the alsorans Heres expert advice for making sure your business stays out in front http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13193.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13193.html?rss Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST Connie Moore of Forrester Research argues eloquently that in most cases BPM initiatives dont actually failthey just get stuck This article by Anne Stuart captures Moores insights on why BPM initiatives run aground and offers strategies for prevention and response http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13192.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13192.html?rss Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST In a new book BPM experts Michael Hammer and Lisa W Hershman describe how organizations can transform themselves by improving their business processes In the second of two excerpts the authors describe six approaches for setting meaningful performance targets http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13187.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13187.html?rss Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST In a new book BPM experts Michael Hammer and Lisa W Hershman describe how organizations can transform themselves by improving their business processes In the first of two excerpts the authors offer tips on defining and designing process metrics http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13182.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13182.html?rss Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST In this interview ebizQ Contributing Editor Peter Schooff speaks with Andrew Smith of One Degree Consulting about the benefits and challenges of taking a holistic approach to BPM Read this Q A http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13180.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13180.html?rss Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:00:00 EST Gartner analysts offer advice on identifying the BPM projects that are most likely to succeedand then helping them to do so http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13178.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13178.html?rss Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:00:00 EST All things agile are of tremendous interest just now As ebizQ contributor Jack Vaughan explains even BPM advocates looking to streamline processes are adopting an agile approach http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13168.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13168.html?rss Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:00:00 EST In the third part of this series author Terry Schurter outlines how the new BPM is improving processparticipant experienceand beginning to change the way that work gets done http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13152.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13152.html?rss Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:07:00 EST In the second part of this series author Terry Schurter outlines trends that are making BPM far more valuable to managers http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13150.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13150.html?rss Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:00:00 EST In the first part of this series author Terry Schurter describes BPM trends that are helping the challenges and limitations that process builders traditionally face http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13145.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13145.html?rss Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:00:00 EST Author and process expert Terry Schurter explains how to answer that questionand offers advice on what to do once youve decided youre ready to try BPM http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13140.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13140.html?rss Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST Consultant Gina Abudi is a strong believer in using projectmanagement techniques for BPM success Read her practical proven advice here in this feature by ebizQ Site Editor Anne Stuart http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13134.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13134.html?rss Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST The BPM model for today and tomorrow is focusing more heavily on customer engagement allowing the customer to determine how when and where he or she does business with a company So while the processes and systems that comprise traditional BPM still play a crucial role more and more organizations are realizing that using those systems to effectively engage with customers is key to providing a superior customer experience every time http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/13068.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/13068.html?rss Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST In this Q A with ebizQ Site Editor Anne Stuart Forresters Connie Moore shares more insights about this emerging new career field http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13064.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/13064.html?rss Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn how BPM is utilized as a tool that brings forth individual empowerment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/12897.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/12897.html?rss Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn how the advent of embedded user experiences for participants in BPM software is the one thing that will finally enable BPM to fulfill its promise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/social_bpm/features/12704.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/social_bpm/features/12704.html?rss Fri, 07 May 2010 07:00:00 EST This article examines the changing role of quality assurance and looks at approaches that effectively extend application lifecycle management ALM to include quality management and align project outcomes with customer needs and business objectives http://www.ebizq.net/topics/alm/features/12565.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/alm/features/12565.html?rss Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/9745.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/9745.html?rss Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST As IT spending continues to grow efficient service delivery isnt enough CIOs need to work with business executives to manage and reduce demand for IT resources http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12337.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12337.html?rss Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST See how smart card technology is helping organizations streamline their operational processes and make their employees lives easier http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12311.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12311.html?rss Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Here are the best practices that are key to reliable IT delivery and well managed business expectations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/itoperations/features/12216.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/itoperations/features/12216.html?rss Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn how Enterprise License Optimization ELO can help organizations deliver more software at less cost http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12161.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12161.html?rss Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Understanding the business executives idea of measuring the success and their pain points will lead to a better value proposition writing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12079.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/12079.html?rss Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST With Key Performance Drivers KPDs you can bridge the gap between simply monitoring problems and truly optimizing performance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11965.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11965.html?rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST As mobile technology continues to advance companies need to ensure their mobile strategies are in sync with their larger business goals to drive the best overall result http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/11932.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/11932.html?rss Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST CIO Claude Roeltgen discusses the ITBusiness gap the challenges it represents and what needs to change to improve it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11910.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11910.html?rss Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST New best practices are emerging among a handful of enterprises utilizing novel technologies that take advantage of developments in cloud computing and virtualization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11898.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11898.html?rss Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST To curb wasteful spending and improve efficiency companies are adopting business transaction management strategies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bam/features/11846.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bam/features/11846.html?rss Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Many vendors in the BB integration space have offered managed services for years but costcutting measures and a shrinking economy are pushing managed services to the fore http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11830.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11830.html?rss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST The adoption of these techniques can ultimately result in the simplification of delivering enterprise software http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11812.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11812.html?rss Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:00 EST Deploying a workforce management WFM solution can be a delicate process Heres what companies need to know to guarantee a smooth implementation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11808.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11808.html?rss Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Embracing a unified approach to data management allows organizations to fully realize and protect the inherent value of the data http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/11791.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/11791.html?rss Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Managed services offer an advantage in this economy enabling both large and mediumsized companies to cut costs by outsourcing critical functions to telecommunication providers http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11783.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11783.html?rss Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST A closer look at a the key challenges and potential solutions to building and scaling large photo sharing applications http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11763.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11763.html?rss Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Read Chapter of the upcoming book Event Processing Designing IT Systems for Agile Companies Dont miss authors Mani Chandy and Roy Schulte at our SOA in Action Virtual Conference http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/11751.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/11751.html?rss Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Learn the proper tools to make your data center lean mean and green http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11740.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11740.html?rss Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Learn the business tool both marketers and supply chain professionals will be able to easily adopt in the future http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11718.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11718.html?rss Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST If you want to sleep at night knowing your organizations infrastructure is reliable get yourself a Business Transaction Management solution http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11683.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11683.html?rss Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST People are usually the most common obstacles to implementing change were as follows in business Here are some approaches to manage the human factor of change management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11665.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11665.html?rss Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Learn the three steps that are critical to building a green IT infrastructure http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11648.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11648.html?rss Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST Smart IT departments should incorporate the following into their processes during application migrations to guard against file corruption and business disruption http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11617.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11617.html?rss Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST Initiating an agile product council can lead to higherquality software that better meets the needs of users http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/11600.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/11600.html?rss Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST Now is the time for midtier enterprises to advance servicedriven capabilities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/business_service_management/features/11593.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/business_service_management/features/11593.html?rss Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST Theres no silver bullet when it comes to BPM and SOA but implementing these best practices can help make projects a success http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/11569.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/11569.html?rss Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST By taking advantage of digital asset management DAM organizations and can ease digital video issues today as well as prepare for the onslaught of video consumption in the future http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11568.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11568.html?rss Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST Here are four ways IT uses its unique position to spur business innovation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11401.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11401.html?rss Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST Businesstobusiness BB integration is becoming increasingly important for an organizations efficiency consolidation and costcutting directives And it doesnt necessarily require huge investments in IT to initiate http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11390.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11390.html?rss Tue, 26 May 2009 07:00:00 EST Business Service Management BSM solutions provide realtime visibility into the performance of applications and services http://www.ebizq.net/topics/business_service_management/features/11348.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/business_service_management/features/11348.html?rss Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 EST To meet evergrowing business needs and enable agility CIOs need to take the following three steps in their organizations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/11341.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/11341.html?rss Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 EST is truly the year business and IT converge giving IT staff the opportunity to become Efficiency Evangelists http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11310.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11310.html?rss Mon, 11 May 2009 14:10:00 EST Unleashing an organizations potential and future readiness is all around leveraging the right set of building blocks with the right mind set and openness What are the right building blocks that create the foundation for innovation readiness business support and organizational agility http://www.ebizq.net/topics/insurance/features/11289.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/insurance/features/11289.html?rss Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:43:00 EST Economic disruption can bring a company to its brink or provide the shocktherapy needed for innovative change This thought leadership piece highlights how during these times its an opportunity and accelerator for innovation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/insurance/features/11228.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/insurance/features/11228.html?rss Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST Implement these seven principles for a service management strategy in the virtualized world and youll be well on your way to balancing control and agility in your organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11203.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11203.html?rss Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST With todays shrinking IT budgets managers must focus on the practices that are proving to reduce risks reduce costs and improve results http://www.ebizq.net/topics/data_security/features/11184.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/data_security/features/11184.html?rss Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:49:00 EST By following these eight tips the business case value proposition for performance dashboards be more easily achieved http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11123.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11123.html?rss Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST Heres how you can reduce total cost of ownership guarantee qualityofservice and achieve business agility http://www.ebizq.net/topics/saas/features/11121.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/saas/features/11121.html?rss Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:27:00 EST Three metrics provide the best measure of the state of an agile project progress quality and team morale http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11003.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11003.html?rss Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST Aberdeens latest report shows companies expanding process management capabilities throughout the organization reducing operating costs substantially http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/10751.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/10751.html?rss Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:00:00 EST Fully unlocking the power of BPM means putting processes into a language that people actually speak http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/10619.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/10619.html?rss Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST Three sweet spots are emerging where BPM can help a company with automating complex manual processes removing human error and handling process change http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/9958.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/9958.html?rss Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST Many humancentric BPMS solutions have begun shifting the burden of process development away from IT and empowering business people to not only design but manage their processes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8317.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8317.html?rss Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Any integration project that involves the whole enterprise is bound to seem overwhelming but the results can actually be better if you start small http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8267.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8267.html?rss Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:21:00 EST Ingraining the culture of inhouse integration http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7409.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7409.html?rss Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:03:00 EST AMR Research discusses the reality of manufacturing composite applications http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7374.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7374.html?rss Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:00:00 EST OnStrategies Tony Baer says trying to standardize Ajax tools and technologies is like trying to herd cats http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7296.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7296.html?rss Thu, 11 May 2006 09:00:00 EST In the next year or two we can expect service and humanoriented BPM to become as highprofile among business leaders as technical folk to become as much a management methodology as an approach to IT http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/6860.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/6860.html?rss