Camunda representatives Falko Menge and Marco Lopes discuss their involvement in BPMN and DMN standards, alongside the development of new initiatives for advanced business process management.
2023-09-28 20:15:43
A new blog post of Column2 was published on Sep 28, 2023:
Overview:
Falko Menge and Marco Lopes from Camunda presented their involvement in the development of BPMN and DMN standards at the BPM academic research conference. They shared insights on standards’ importance and Camunda’s historical implementation, as well as upcoming standards that intersect BPMN and DMN.
Core content:
- Camunda’s long-standing involvement in OMG standards, particularly BPMN and DMN, while discontinuing support for CMMN due to low market adoption.
- Acknowledgment of academic institutions promoting BPMN and DMN standards, alongside Camunda’s contributions, including authoring a book on BPMN applications.
- The development of BPMN has evolved from Eclipse-based to modern web-based modelers, enhancing interoperability through participation in MIWG tests.
- DMN standardization enables consistent decision models, tested through the DMN Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for vendor assessment.
- Introduction to new upcoming standards: BPM+ Harmonization Model, Shared Data Model, and Knowledge Package Model, which integrate with BPMN and DMN.
Learnings:
- Understanding how BPMN and DMN facilitate common models that can be shared across different vendor platforms, reducing vendor lock-in risks.
- Recognizing the value of standards in fostering a collaborative environment for improved process modeling and decision-making.
- Insights into Camunda’s nuanced approach to BPMN evolution, emphasizing user-friendly tools for business analysts.
- Awareness of the potential future landscape of BPM with the introduction of new standards aimed at enriching BPMN and DMN integration.
- The importance of continuous research and development in BPM standards to meet evolving market needs and enhance user experiences.
The original content was published in English.
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