IBM Europe Software Announcement ZP17-0195, dated March 21, 2017
IBM Blueworks Live now offers a 100 Viewer Pack ordering option
Table of contents 1 Overview 3 Technical information 1 Key prerequisites 4 Ordering information 1 Planned availability date 5 Terms and conditions 2 Product positioning 6 Prices 3 Program number 7 Announcement countries 3 Publications
Overview
IBM(R) Blueworks LiveTM, a cloud-based software offering, enables business teams to collaboratively model, analyze, and improve their business processes and decisions. Blueworks Live provides a single, shared repository and also social and collaborative capabilities that enable organizations to drive enterprise-wide innovation and business-led change.
A new ordering option for Blueworks Live now includes a 100 Authorized User Viewer pack. This new 100 Viewer pack provides an alternative to the current 500 and 1000 Viewer packs, and is an ideal way for smaller organizations to provide easy access to their business process documentation. The Viewer capabilities are targeted to the occasional viewer of shared business process models and are offered at a lower price point than Editor or Contributor Authorized Users. The new 100 Viewer option is available for both Blueworks Live public and private.
Key prerequisites
Blueworks Live requires: • An internet connection • Workstation • Supported web browser
Supported environments include the following:
• MicrosoftTM WindowsTM • Apple Mac OS
For additional details, refer to the Technical information section.
Planned availability date
March 25, 2017
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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Product positioning
All company functions are based on a set of processes. These processes are mostly not documented or visible, and depend on people. For a process improvement project to be successful, it is imperative that everyone involved in the process is aligned on the fundamentals, from the current process to the new and improved process before the new process can be achieved. When a process improvement project is successful, the business value delivered can be significant. It results in: • Less effort • Lower costs • Lower risks • Increased productivity • Higher agility • A more competitive position in their industry
Companies use a variety of resources to document their business processes. Some resort to the traditional methods of hand-drawing on a whiteboard or using sticky notes to depict the business flow. These process diagrams have a short life and are difficult to share. Some use diagramming tools available in common office software suites. The process models created have version control issues, and it becomes cumbersome to find the most up-to-date version of truth.
Blueworks Live enables business users and business analysts to document their processes and provides users with visibility and the tools to communicate about processes. Blueworks Live distinguishes itself from other cloud-based process modeling tools by engaging users in a process-focused, collaborative environment.
Blueworks Live provides an easy-to-use environment for the rapid discovery, definition, and documentation of business processes. Its graphical design and visualization tools are specifically designed to make it easy for process owners and business users to engage directly in the analysis and improvement of their business processes. The solution enriches this effort by allowing users to add information, such as company policies and guidelines directly into the process model.
As a cloud-based offering, Blueworks Live allows new contributors to the team to be added on demand and as needed, with no extensive training. Team members can collaborate easily on a process model. Multiple editors can make changes on the model, and a modern, social-media-type feed keeps all stakeholders up to date on all modifications and comments.
Blueworks Live provides the single, shared repository where participants can find the 'single version of truth' about any process. In this way, Blueworks Live facilitates successful process improvement projects by enabling users on the project improvement team to get aligned on process goals, problems, and areas for improvement. As processes and improvement opportunities change over time, the details can be documented in Blueworks Live so that there is a single spot where users can go to access the latest up-to-date information.
Blueworks Live provides a variety of output formats and directly integrates with IBM BPM for implementation, execution, and optimization of business processes.
Reference information
To learn more about previously announced capabilities and Authorized User options of Blueworks Live, refer to Software Announcements
IBM Europe Software Announcement ZP17-0195 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2 • ZP14-0218, dated April 15, 2014 • ZP13-0048, dated February 12, 2013 • ZP12-0126, dated April 24, 2012
Program number
Program number VRM Program name 5725-G68 Cloud Service IBM Blueworks Live
Education support
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Offering Information
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Publications
Documentation is available from IBM Knowledge Center.
Services
Global Technology Services
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements A workstation that operates with one of the supported web browsers. as described in the Software requirements section.
Software requirements One of the following operating environments: • Microsoft Windows, with one of the following browsers: – Windows Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11 – Mozilla Firefox, the latest version for your operating system – Mozilla Firefox ESR, the latest version for your operating system
IBM Europe Software Announcement ZP17-0195 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3 – Google Chrome, the latest version for your operating system • Apple Mac OS X with one of the following browsers – Mozilla Firefox, the latest version for your operating system – Google Chrome, the latest version for your operating system
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a readme file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Planning information
Packaging This offering is delivered through the Internet. There is no physical media.
An evaluation version is available from the http://www.blueworkslive.com website.
Ordering information
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Product group: Process Transformation
Product: IBM Blueworks Live (5725-G68)
Product category: Application Integration Middleware Other
Passport Advantage Program name/Description Part number IBM Blueworks Live- Public Cloud IBM Blueworks Live Viewer 100 Authorized D1SSGLL User per Annum IBM Blueworks Live- Private Cloud IBM Blueworks Live Private Cloud Viewer D1SSHLL 100 Authorized User per Annum
For additional Blueworks Live ordering options, refer to the Software Announcements in the Reference information section of this announcement.
Charge metric
Program name Part number or PID Charge metric number IBM Blueworks Live 5725-G68 Authorized User
Authorized User
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Terms and conditions
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This product is only available through Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap.
Technical support
Technical support is provided for Cloud Services and enabling software, as applicable, during the subscription period. Any enhancements, updates, and other materials provided by IBM as part of any such technical support are considered to be part of the Cloud Service, as applicable, and therefore governed by the applicable agreement as defined in Client's quote or transaction document. Technical support is included with the Cloud Service and is not available as a separate offering.
Additional technical support information about this Cloud Service offering may be found in the IBM Support Handbook or in service-specific documentation.
Terms of Use
Cloud Service offering-specific terms are available on the Software as a Service terms website.
Limited warranty
Refer to the warranty defined in the applicable agreement governing Client's acquisition for this offering.
Money-back guarantee
No
Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
Yes, information is available on the Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express website.
Software Subscription and Support applies
No
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No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Education allowance does not apply. Education software allowance does not apply. Special education prices are available for qualified customers through Passport Advantage.
Statement of good security practices
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Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
Prices
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Announcement countries
All European, Middle Eastern, and African countries, except Islamic Republic of Iran, Sudan, and Syrian Arab Republic.
Trademarks
Blueworks Live is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. IBM, Global Technology Services, Passport Advantage, System i and Express are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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