(...) igration procedure to newer versions, WEBCON has decided to offer Extended Support for version 2021. The support plan is as follows: Standard Support maintained until the end of Q2 2023 Extended Support maintained until the end of Q4 2023 Why would you want to update WEBCON BPS to the newest version? Access to the newest features – we continuously develo (...)
(...) Applies to all versions; Single-Use Access licenses available from 2023 .1.1 and above. Licensing models WEBCON BPS is currently available in two licensing models – as a subscription or perpetual license paired with an annual Software Assurance payment (which allows updating to newer versions). Perpetual licensing is not usually offered on most modern markets, except for obtainin (...)
Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Konrad Wojtycza Introduction WEBCON BPS Designer Studio allows users to configure global business and form rules. As global rules, they are available for all applications created in a given environment and thanks to parameters they are universal and may be used in multiple processes. Global business and form rules can be
(...) Applies to version 2023 .1.x and above, authors: Dawid Golonka, Krystyna Gawryał Introduction BPS groups is a solution that facilitates the assignment of tasks and the management of privileges granted to individual system users. This solution can be used in both standalone and cloud installations. The Export-Import mechanism makes it possible to transfer BPS groups with the application (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 .1.x and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction BPS groups are local groups of WEBCON BPS users whose data is retrieved from Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD) or whose members are external users. Dividing users into groups makes it much easier to manage their permissions, assign and delegate tasks, and exchange information, for example, (...)
(...) The year 2023 begins for us with a visit to the Poznań University of Technology. The WIZ- BIZ-LOG DAY event held on January 16th at the Poznań University of Technology provided an opportunity for WEBCON BPS to be presented at the modern building of the Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Engineering Management. It was also revealed that WEBCON BPS Designer Desk is an effective didactic tool for in (...)
(...) ng regular classes. Many hours of meetings and discussions translate into more experience, conclusions, plans for future. We hope (or rather we are sure 😊) that there will be more such events in 2023 , and our cooperation with academia will continue to develop dynamically. We look forward to working together!
(...) Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction WEBCON BPS offers many useful functionalities, including HTML templates that allow you to generate PDF or HTML files and send custom e-mails. This article explains how to identify the item list and data table form fields using the GUID identifier in HTML templates used in the “Generate a PDF file&r (...)
(...) We are delighted to share that on 24th and 25th January 2023 firefighters from the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland took part in a two-day training on the low-code solution based on the WEBCON BPS tool. The training will advance the State Fire Service's implementation of modern technology and equip participants with the skills to create IT applications without coding. (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 .1.x and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction WEBCON BPS has been expanded to include the so-called Edit mode which allows users to view the configuration of processes and edit them in Portal. This feature is dedicated especially to business users who carry out their daily tasks using ready-made applications/processes, often without being able to view t (...)
(...) We are very pleased to inform that on February 21st, 2023 , WEBCON signed a cooperation agreement with the Krakow University of Economics. The purpose of the agreement, signed by Marcin Jędrzejczyk, the Director of the Institute of Information Technology, Accounting, and Controlling of the Krakow University of Economics, on behalf of the University, and Łukasz Malina, Vice President of WEBCON, i (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 .1.x and above, author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction With the release of version 2023 .1. WEBCON BPS gained a new feature for displaying statistical information about an application / a process. In Portal, users now have a dedicated Analysis node with tabs that compile key figures and time series in the context of available applications. It is now possible to t (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction Effective competition on the current market demands that companies possess a high degree of flexibility and the capability to access and make use of external resources. Many times, particularly when the internal resources of a company or its division appear to be insufficient, it is necessary to involve (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction With the introduction of the 2023 R1 version, the WEBCON BPS offers a simple and convenient functionality for assigning tasks to a group of users. The system uses it to dynamically react to personal changes within the group. The functionality addresses a number of issues which staff turnover poses to bus (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction At the core of WEBCON BPS, a business process management platform, lies the principle of continuous improvement. The latest version, 2023 R1, introduces an innovative feature that allows users to submit requests for changes in applications and processes. This functionality is designed to gather informati (...)
(...) On March 24th 2023 , at the Poznań University of Technology, we summarized Poland's (and also the world's 😉) very first hackathon where participants were challenged to develop business process prototypes using WEBCON BPS Designer Desk. Our objectives in organizing the hackathon were twofold: First, in compliance with the definition of such events (although not taken too seriously) co (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 .1.x and above; author: Grzegorz Straś Introduction Performance indicators are a new feature available in the Configuration node of each Process. These indicators function similarly to the existing Analysis feature, but offer far more freedom to customize how they are calculated. Instead of focusing on the completion time of tasks in one specific step, per (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 .1.x and above; authors: Marcin Kapusta, Krystyna Gawryał Introduction The newly released version of WEBCON BPS (2023 .1.x) enables containerization of the system components. Thanks to this, it possible to use Docker images provided for WEBCON BPS Portal, BPS Workflow Service, and Search Server (Solr) and run these modules in containers. Containerization is a (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 R1 and above; author: Łukasz Maciaszkiewicz Introduction The logic behind the execution of tasks by service is a multi-faceted and complex issue. When planning tasks, application designers are often unaware of the mechanisms and rules used by the service. To fill this gap, this article describes the elements affecting the sequence in which the service executes (...)
(...) Applies to version: 2023 .1.x and above; author: Krystyna Gawryał Introduction Printing barcode labels is a WEBCON BPS functionality used to identify documents stored in paper form, for example, in accounting offices, companies providing shipping, logistics and courier services, as well as in warehouse spaces. In On Premises installations, which by default have access to the resourc (...)