Table 7

Technology layer of the BPD-Space

Technology
DimensionGuiding question(s)Potential characteristicsRedesign example
InfrastructureWhich software or hardware could support the process' execution and in what ways?Ability to support process-related needs, e.g. by monitoring work-related activities and events (e.g. different BPMS solutions) (Pourmirza et al., 2017) or storing, distributing and searching relevant information (e.g. different ECMS solutions) (Jaakonmäki et al., 2018)Process management solutions, e.g. Signavio Process Manager, support organizations to model, communicate, execute and monitor their business processes
AutomationHow can event detection, activity execution or information exchange of the process be automated?Sensors to detect start, intermediate and end events (e.g. temperature or movement sensors), activity automation (e.g. machine learning, natural language processing, robotic process automation), information exchange (e.g. RFID, NFC, barcodes)IBM Watson Explorer is used by insurance companies to analyze structured and unstructured data associated with insurance claims. Based on machine learning, Watson Explorer gives recommendations on whether a claim is eligible and to what extent the damage should be covered. It thus semi-automates the insurance claim handling process

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