Discover how Andreas Zill and Mirko explore Operaton, a revolutionary open-source solution for process automation, and learn about BPMN’s future and the migration from Camunda 7.
2025-07-20 09:27:29
A new podcast episode of processpitch was published on Jul 20, 2025 with the original title:
Mythos BPMN x Operaton
Overview:
In this episode, Mirko and Andreas explore a groundbreaking open-source solution named Operaton, emerging as an alternative to Camunda 7. They discuss its potential impact on process automation, the concept of forking, and provide insights into practical migration and accessibility for various sectors.
Core content:
- Andreas Zill from n3rdy by natur3 introduces Operaton, an open-source solution aiming to replace Camunda 7, addressing the need for accessible process automation tools.
- The episode covers the process of forking in open-source projects, focusing on its legal and community aspects critical for new developments.
- Listeners witness a live demonstration of migrating a credit card application process model to the Operaton engine, showcasing its efficiency.
- Operaton’s mission is to make automation more accessible, particularly for the public sector and SMEs, highlighting the community’s essential role in its growth.
Learnings:
- Understand the implications of transitioning from proprietary to open-source solutions and how it can affect process automation strategies in organizations.
- Gain insights into the forking process and the necessary considerations for developing successful open-source projects.
- Learn about the practical steps necessary for migrating existing process models to Operaton, including potential challenges and solutions.
- Explore how Operaton aims to democratize automation by lowering financial barriers, with a focus on underserved sectors.
The original content was published in German.
