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May 29, 2010
May 24, 2010
Let's Build A Smarter Planet ...
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Today, the world is connected economically, socially and technologically and systems need to get 'smart' to emerge from this downturn, and thrive!
What does it mean "to be Smart"???
Computing power is now available on phones, cameras, roadways, power lines, etc. And these instruments are being interconnected through the internet.
Computing power and analysis available, turns data into intelligence, using this data makes people-n-processes Intelligent (smarter)!
Computing power and analysis available, turns data into intelligence, using this data makes people-n-processes Intelligent (smarter)!
"Smart" is how people, businesses, governments and systems ([wo]man-made or otherwise) interact!
Each interaction should better, more efficient and productive. As these systems become "smart", progress should be a natural outcome!
Let's get smart and begin the process, contact:Dominic Fernandez
Skype: dom.fernandez
May 20, 2010
BPM ... Business Process Mangement???
Business Process Management should be a holistic, systematic methodology of streamlining tasks and activities in order to complete tasks that deliver value and increase revenue.
This methodology identifies how an organization should coordinate it's personnel, processes, information and technology, AND should be continuously looking for improvement - generating value, raising quality of work, and enabling the organization to be more efficient, effective, AND capable of responding to CHANGE!
Standardization of rules that extend to Suppliers, Customers, etc. is key to successful Process Management.
In today's global economy, business is constantly seeking ways to improve performance, react to changing market demands whilst trying to achieve it's own goals - this results in a number of projects that make it look as though "the business is in the business of creating and managing these projects - rather than providing products and/or services!
BPM is the term used to refer to Process Modeling, Process Re-Engineering, Enterprise Application Integration, or Work-Grouup Systems and Workflow.
BPM involves the usage of tools (usually software) and technology that help develop-n-manage business processes, end to end (model-implement&measure-re-visit&manage)
Is BPM for Everyone??? ... YES!
It helps organizations / businesses understand their processes, analyze them (for improvement), AND implement them. Re-visiting, that is, reviewing them again (managing), is another important aspect.
There are industry Frameworks and benchmarks that help small-to-medium businesses starting out on this venture.
BPM is successful when an organization's leaders have a good understanding of their goals and technology available, AND management is willing to change is culture (way of operations - internal & external)
Risks and Rewards
BPM needs cultural and organizational changes that must be made to support this initiative. Where once-upon-a-time there were "nn" number of people who managed "nn" processes (start-to-finish), NOW a group is involved in successfully managing those "nn" processes!
The Benefit is that BPM brings about a new look and approach to managing an organization's processes and enables proactive and continuous improvement!
BPM enables an organization to automate, execute, manage, and monitor their processes in real-time.
Although Information Technology plays an important part, Process Management should empower business users to maintain, control and monitor the organization's Processes!
This methodology identifies how an organization should coordinate it's personnel, processes, information and technology, AND should be continuously looking for improvement - generating value, raising quality of work, and enabling the organization to be more efficient, effective, AND capable of responding to CHANGE!
Standardization of rules that extend to Suppliers, Customers, etc. is key to successful Process Management.
In today's global economy, business is constantly seeking ways to improve performance, react to changing market demands whilst trying to achieve it's own goals - this results in a number of projects that make it look as though "the business is in the business of creating and managing these projects - rather than providing products and/or services!
BPM is the term used to refer to Process Modeling, Process Re-Engineering, Enterprise Application Integration, or Work-Grouup Systems and Workflow.
BPM involves the usage of tools (usually software) and technology that help develop-n-manage business processes, end to end (model-implement&measure-re-visit&manage)
Is BPM for Everyone??? ... YES!
It helps organizations / businesses understand their processes, analyze them (for improvement), AND implement them. Re-visiting, that is, reviewing them again (managing), is another important aspect.
There are industry Frameworks and benchmarks that help small-to-medium businesses starting out on this venture.
BPM is successful when an organization's leaders have a good understanding of their goals and technology available, AND management is willing to change is culture (way of operations - internal & external)
Risks and Rewards
BPM needs cultural and organizational changes that must be made to support this initiative. Where once-upon-a-time there were "nn" number of people who managed "nn" processes (start-to-finish), NOW a group is involved in successfully managing those "nn" processes!
The Benefit is that BPM brings about a new look and approach to managing an organization's processes and enables proactive and continuous improvement!
BPM enables an organization to automate, execute, manage, and monitor their processes in real-time.
Although Information Technology plays an important part, Process Management should empower business users to maintain, control and monitor the organization's Processes!
May 6, 2010
Helping Governments "Provide" In Today's Constantly Changing World.
According to an IBM study, nations, regions and people will be affected by:
Governments are required to develop new capabilities requiring
a new level of collaboration that envisages enhanced
communication and connectedness amongst
government offices, and their agencies / organizations.
These solutions should help Government
(departments, agencies and offices) to:
This can be done through a consultative workshop that
leverages expertise in the Government sector
and technology experts. This should enhance the potential for success.More information …. Call 1.519.702.0311
.................................… Skype: dom.fernandez
.................................... dscf(at)Computants(dot)org
· Changing demographics;
· Accelerating Globalization;
· Rising environmental concerns;
· Evolving societal relationships
· Growing threats to social stability and order; and
· Growing impact of technology;
The current status of the global economy has accelerated the need
for governments to respond to the above factors.
for governments to respond to the above factors.
Governments are required to develop new capabilities requiring
a new level of collaboration that envisages enhanced
communication and connectedness amongst
government offices, and their agencies / organizations.
Collaboration and constant-connectedness can be implemented
cost-effectively, by implementing dynamic business processes using
cost-effectively, by implementing dynamic business processes using
Business Process Management (BPM), along with
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Combining software capabilities, legacy systems and enhanced
collaboration between IT and line-of-business, Governments can
optimize processes by reviewing and re-defining their current
methods of operation.
collaboration between IT and line-of-business, Governments can
optimize processes by reviewing and re-defining their current
methods of operation.
These solutions should help Government
(departments, agencies and offices) to:
· Realize greater efficiency and cost-savings through automation
· Provide real-time information of processes ... enabling action
· Respond quickly to the ever-changing legislative and
regulatory requirements
regulatory requirements
Conforming to the SOA-architectural style, in regards to IT configuration
and implementation of services, enables business agility and optimization
through the sharing and reusing of services (processes).
and implementation of services, enables business agility and optimization
through the sharing and reusing of services (processes).
Objectives in this endeavor, for Governments, should be:
· Improve administrative services (processes) through
“re-design” and optimization
“re-design” and optimization
· Automate manual processes - enabling reduction in errors
· Accelerate design, development and implementation of processes
· Provide end-users with the right information, at the right time
… enabling action
… enabling action
· Improve documentation, in keeping with compliance requirements
· Create business process models that help innovation
Return-on-Investment, and Time-to-Value assessments,
for any given BPM initiative should be carried out.
for any given BPM initiative should be carried out.
This can be done through a consultative workshop that
leverages expertise in the Government sector
and technology experts. This should enhance the potential for success.
.................................… Skype: dom.fernandez
.................................... dscf(at)Computants(dot)org
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