Separating the Pretenders from the Contenders

From the responses to some of our "Third Wave" articles in Darwin it's clear some readers are still skeptical about BPM, but skepticism is clearly on the wane.






Business Process Management – The Key to Efficient Government

According to Aberdeen Group, national and state governments are achieving more business-like and better-managed operations through process consolidation and restructuring.






Technology for the 21st Century HR Dept: Business Process Management

Many companies neglect the internal processes in one of the most critical areas: Human Resources, says Hurwitz Group. HR processes touch everyone in the organization, so they have a far-reaching effect on operational budgets, employee satisfaction and timely delivery of services. To create the most value of HR processes, need to organizations choose a BPM solution that makes the HR department a more flexible, productive and cost-controlled part of the enterprise.






Technology for the 21st Century Finance Dept: Business Process Management

According to Hurwitz Group, applying a BPM solution to financial processes can create cost savings, ensure timely and accurate completion of digital processes, and enable organizations to quickly track and change processes as new requirements develop.






10 Pillars of Business Process Management

Senior management may be prepared to quickly change business processes, but often the IT infrastructure cannot keep pace with change. Both business and IT management will benefit from a flexible software solution for managing business processes, says Hurwitz.






Business Process Management

The need for real BPM, as opposed to re-engineered Enterprise Application Integration or extended workflow solutions, will grow as organizations continue to evolve through business events such as mergers, acquisitions, and the success that comes with organic growth, according to Butler Group.