IBM® Lotus® Workflow 7 software is a stand-alone workflow application development tool that extends the native workflow capabilities of Lotus Domino® to speed the creation and deployment of workflow-oriented applications. Integrating easily with your Lotus Notes® and Domino environments, Lotus Workflow software provides the ability to automate, manage and monitor business processes and helps reduce the burden of paper-based work. Mission-critical workflow applications can now be supported and maintained, rolled out across the enterprise and quickly modified as processes evolve. By providing graphical point-and-click tools, built-in workflow logic and reusable object libraries for routing rules, role assignment, deadline handling and task automation, even complex processes can be automated with little or no programming.
Features
Includes the ability to expose Lotus Workflow services as Web services
Uses an easy-to-use graphical point-and-click interface for designing and updating business processes
Provides the ability to attach files when using a browser to access a Lotus Workflow-enabled application
Provides built-in workflow logic, reusable object libraries for routing rules, role assignment, deadline handling and task automation, so that even complex processes can be automated with little or no programming
Allows participants to see their work assignments as part of a flow diagram so that they can quickly and easily check the status and context of a currently running job
You can store and manage documents with Lotus Domino Document Manager software while using Lotus Workflow applications to rapidly deliver documents across your enterprise
Benefits
Provides a flexible platform for automating, refining and managing complex people-based business processes
Extends the native workflow capabilities of Lotus Domino software and is easy to use
Makes it easier to document and refine your organizational processes to reflect changing business needs
Manual processes can be performed more quickly and consistently, with fewer errors, because steps are predefined and documented
Mission-critical workflow applications can be supported and maintained, rolled out across the enterprise and quickly modified as processes evolve
Integrates easily with Lotus Notes and Domino environments
When combined with Lotus Domino Document Manager 7 software, document-based routing and approval tasks can be streamlined
Enables you to use the Web to manage business processes for your enterprise more effectively, saving you time and helping improve employee productivity
