Cooperative Systems Supported by Active Database Technology
M. van de Graaf, Martin L. Kersten · 1995
Rapid changing business processes need an IT infrastructure that supports the cooperation of applications that are located in separated business units. This paper explores the opportunity of combining process formalisation and active database technology to support this IT infrastructural need. Both parts have to be incorporated in today's IT infrastructure to support tomorrow's business demands. 1 Introduction During the past decades, the importance of Information Technology (IT) in supporting the operations of organizations has increased. Meanwhile, organizations face more turbulent markets forcing them to rethink their strategies and processes frequently to survive [1, 2]. Three emerging trends to cope with market turbulence all have a significant impact on the IT supporting the day to day operations. The first trend is decentralisation; to get a better hold on market demand. Another option is to reengineer processes to significantly improve quality and performance. A third strategy...