Workflows have recently gained a lot attention since Microsoft introduced a workflow engine as part of .Net release 3.0 and have workflows integrated with Office 2007 and SharePoint. Workflows as mechanism to automate applications have been around for while. We have had a Workflow engine for several years.
What is clear is that to use workflows as sucessful automation tool a complete ecosystem is required. Our view is that a complete workflow ecosystem consists of 5 key components.
5 Key Components of a Workflow Ecosystem

1. Workflow Designer
2. User Interface
3. Data Persistence Layer
4. Data Report Generator
5. Workflow Engine

A white paper, Attributes of a Complete Workflow Eco-System, has been put together that describes what attributes are required of each of the key components.

Labels: Jetfire, Workflow

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