iServer Data Exchange - Import and Export Interfaces

Organizations conducting process analysis rarely start from a clean slate; processes, process descriptions, organisational models, role details often already exist within the business.  Additionally, information used in the development of the process models or information about the activities within a process (metrics etc.) is held in other systems (financial tools, asset registers, Excel spreadsheets).

A BPA tool must have the ability to seamlessly transfer information between these different data sources so organizations can use this information to 'fast-track' the creation of processes, synchronise process data (update ), or to enrich the model content. iServer Data Exchange is an import and synchronization interface, enabling import of data from either Excel or XML using the intuitive iServer Data Exchange Import Wizard.

Common Reasons for Looking at iServer Data Exchange

Data Exchange is necessary for most process-focused customers.  Invariably, processes and process data already exists within the business.  Lists of activites or roles and information about the components are often stored or mastered in other systems and are essential in delivering complete and accurate process content.  Information is often held in other Business Process tools - either a complementary tool or where a tool is not longer in use. With Data Exchange it makes sense to reuse or make use of any existing, relevant content and, more importantly, any data which is regularly maintained.

Benefits of iServer Data Exchange

Reusing existing data is not only sensible, but also ensures processes information is familiar to the business. Process Teams can also use Data Exchange, to assure the integrity of process content, leverage any previous investment in process tools and fast-track the creation of new content, helping to save valuable time and money critical in any process project.

User resistance can also be minimized by allowing process owners to continue to editing content in Excel with Data Exchange managing the scheduled import back into the Process Repository.

iServer Data Exchange Capabilities

Data Exchange has a series of easy to use but comprehensive capabilities.  These include:

• Generation of activities, roles, systems etc from Data imported from other tools (via Excel and XML)
• Synchronization process metrics and other content with external data sources  (Master Data Management)
• Import relationship and meta-data information collected or retained in or via Excel / XML
• Scheduled, bulk data refresh and synchronization
• Bulk re-use of imported objects (activities, roles etc.) in iServer Models
• Options to manage imported objects to control post-import changes and or updates.

Further Information on Data Exchange Capabilities...