Join Mirko and guest Thomas Lorenz from Appian as they explore process modeling, automation, API integration, and digital transformation in an engaging discussion on BPM strategies and industry insights.
A new podcast episode of Process Pitch was published on May 11, 2025 with the original title:
Mythos BPMN VIII: Appian
Overview:
In a recent podcast episode featuring Thomas Lorenz from Appian, host Mirko discusses the intricacies of BPM and Appian’s focus on automation over traditional modeling. The conversation highlights practical insights on process management and integration with APIs.
Core content:
- Mirko uses star signs as an icebreaker to reveal Thomas’s strengths and weaknesses, setting a personal tone for the discussion.
- Thomas shares his transition from IBM to Appian, emphasizing the transformation of an ARIS process model for demonstration purposes.
- Appian primarily automates processes instead of creating BPMN 2.0 models, focusing on integration and removing unnecessary documentation elements.
Learnings:
- The episode explains how Appian’s platform effectively merges repetitive tasks with end-to-end processes through seamless API integrations.
- Listeners learn that successful modeling requires not just good practices but also a clear implementation strategy and suitable tools.
- The discussion covers industry trends like hyperautomation and digital transformation, highlighting the importance of adapting to these changes.
The original content was published in German.
