In previous chapters we have discussed the architecture of information systems (Chapter 1),
middleware and enterprise application integration (Chapters 2 and 3), and the basics of …

Although workflow management systems are most applicable when an organization follows
standard business processes and routines, any of these processes faces the need for …

Changes in recent business environments have created the necessity for a more efficient
and effective business process management. The workflow management system is software …

Workflow management is emerging as a challenging area for databases, stressing database
technology beyond its current capabilities. Workflow management systems need to be more …

This paper presents the distributed architecture of the WIDE workflow management system.
We show how distribution and scalability are obtained by the use of a distributed object …

In event-driven workflow execution, events and event-condition-action rules are the
fundamental metaphors for defining and enforcing workflow logic. Processing entities enact …

In order to design workflows in changing and dynamic environments, a flexible, correct, and
rapid realization of models of the activity flow is required. In particular, techniques are …

Organizations willing to employ workflow technology have to be prepared to undertake a
significant investment of time and effort due to the exceptionally dynamic nature of the …

Many interesting application systems, ranging from workflow management and CSCW to air
traffic control, are event-driven and time-dependent and must interact with heterogeneous …

A complete form of knowledge management system comprises both process management
and contents management. Process management is concerned with handling activities to …