While MS SharePoint is often the answer for various tasks or workflow functions where the process or workflow is kept within a small team of individuals, it falls short in its ability to automate intricate, mission critical processes. For instance, think of an Excel spreadsheet. With only a few people using and updating the information in the spreadsheet, it is rather easy to manage by utilizing SharePoint.
However, expanding this same process of updating and obtaining information from one single Excel sheet across multiple departments or an entire corporation spells chaos. Managing processes, users, and applications across the enterprise is where a BPM suite becomes necessary to implement, as it has several key functions:
To learn more about how to improve your business processes using SharePoint and BPM, register to attend our New York City Corporate Efficiency Breakfast on September 29, 2010 at the Microsoft Offices in New York, NY. The event is free for attendees and will begin promptly at 9 am EST.
During this "Brunch and Learn," attendees will discover how cost savings and productivity improvements can be made by focusing on business processes. Starting with just one process, your company will be on course toward continual process improvement and sustainability.
Experts from Ultimus will address the following questions:
Attendees will also learn to:
Relevant links:
Gartner Portals Content & Collaboration Summit: Thoughts and Reflections from Last Week's Conference
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Is Good For BPM
Taylor Leighton
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Ultimus