HP workflow research: Past, present, and future

Abstract

Workflow research at HP Labs has evolved through three stages during the past four years. Our effort started with the enhancement of an existing HP work flow product - WorkManager. Then, based on customers' feedback, a new workflow prototype was developed to support the requirements of enterprise complex business process management. This formed the base for HPs second generation workflow product - AdminFlow. We are now exploring the third generation of work flow system that supports the Internet computing paradigm.