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Virtual WebSphere BPM User Group Contact: [ Websphere.org Administrator ] [ Annette Rossi ] Cities covered: All Group Detail: To discuss best practices and share ideas related to Business Process Management Announcement: The Virtual BPM WebSphere User Group is currently seeking a new WUG Leader! Please contact info@websphere.org for more details IBM contact: IBM email: |
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Upcoming / Most Recent Meetings: Meeting Date: Oct 26th, 2006 Meeting time: Oct. 26th and 27th Meeting location: Will be held at the Websphere.org the BPM w/SOA Virtual Forum site. Meeting topic: BPM w/SOA Virtual Jam Agenda: During the Jam, BPM w/SOA Virtual Forum members and IBM subject matter experts will discuss key topics related to the BPM/SOA market best practices and approach strategies around. - BPM tools and technology - Industry models and frameworks - Best practices / lessons learned / pitfalls to avoid - Methodologies and expertise This is an excellent opportunity to virtually interact with thought leaders to ask questions, share ideas and collaborate with others who are interested in BPM. There will also be a one hour BPM Webinar tied into this event. Directions: To participate in the Virtual Jam Session, you must register as a user of the Global WebSphere Community Forum. After registering, navigate to the BPM With SOA Forum, and you will find the topics of discussion, and be able to participate. To register as a user of the GWC Forums, <a href="http://ecommunity.groupintelligence.com/websphere/forums/register.php" target="_parent">click here</a>. Direct link to <a href="http://ecommunity.groupintelligence.com/websphere/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75%20" target="_blank">the BPM With SOA Forum</a> (read only) To view the complementary webcast: "Higher Value BPM" please go to: http://www-306.ibm.com/webcasts/WCPGateway.wss?jadeAction=WEBCAST_LAUNCHPAGE_HANDLER&WCP_WEBCAST_ID_KEY=0640011 Summary: We would like to invite you and your colleagues to become a member of the new online user group for Business Process Management from IBM. The online BPM w/SOA Virtual Forum is one of the latest interactive sub-forum additions to the WebSphere User Community. This site provides a continuous round-table for participants to communicate experiences, ideas, business issues, and technical expertise related to BPM. As a Websphere.org member, you will have access to valuable events, content, and support from fellow members. IBM recently introduced its most extensive lineup of new software and services for building and expanding a service oriented architecture (SOA).The new software and services focus on four key areas: the use of business process management (BPM) to exploit benefits from SOA; governance as the cornerstone of SOA success; preparing IT infrastructures for SOA; and creating industry-specialized SOA services. In total, IBM is announcing four new and 23 enhanced products and 11 new professional services offerings As part of IBM’s WebSphere / SOA launch activities and to kickoff interactions on the BPM w/SOA Virtual Forum site, we would like you to join us in a 2-day ‘Virtual Jam Session’ set to take place on the October 26th and 27th on the BPM w/SOA forum website. Additional information: The activities will begin with a thought leading Webcast titled “Higher Value BPM” featuring Bruce Silver - BPM Analyst / Thought Leader, Bruce Silver Associates and Stephanie Wilkinson - Program Director, IBM Business Process Management Marketing. Webcast will be held at the following URL: http://www-306.ibm.com/webcasts/WCPGateway.wss?jadeAction=WEBCAST_LAUNCHPAGE_HANDLER&WCP_WEBCAST_ID_KEY=0640011 Topics to be covered: •What is BPM? •How is it different from workflow and EAI? •Business value of BPM •The Next Phase: Solution Value Out of the Box •Future Vision: BPM on SOA •IBM's BPM approach |

