Process-Based Information Systems Development: Taking Advantage of a Component-Based Infrastructure

Abstract

Background: Owing to the highly competitive business environment in which contemporary organizations have to operate, a quick and effective way of developing and maintaining information systems is of utmost importance to their success. Obviously, the computerized information systems that support the everyday operations and management of organizations play a critical role in their competitiveness. For that reason, nowadays, more than ever, information systems have to be quickly developed, rapidly reconfigured, and easily maintained.

Keywords

• business process
• bpms
• workflow technology
• collaborative applications
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