Over the years, businesses have sought ways to make their systems more extensible and flexible. In support, two fundamentally different approaches emerged for software developers. The two approaches are now commonly identified as Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Rules (BR). BPM typically directed workflows, while BR guided decisions. Driven by a need for greater agility and enterprise-wide applicability, businesses have started to meld the two approaches. This whitepaper, written by noted analyst Derek Miers, addresses how the BPM market is evolving as organizations look for BPM Suites with Business Rules Capabilities as a core component – not as an incidental add-on.
How BPM+ and BPM Work Together for Enterprise-Wide Success
For many organizations, Business Process Management (BPM) focuses on mapping existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and boosting efficiency. Yet as operations grow more complex—especially in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government—some...