Hi Andrew,
> I am wondering if you could help me understand how Openflow differ (or will
> differ) from other workflow products like PROforma (www.proformacorp.com).
>
I do not not PROforma. I will have to see their site.
> Is there a standard way of describing "workflow" such that data can be
> interchanged between workflow engines?
>
Ok, here is what I know about workflows standard.
There is basically one large standard body on workflows, which is the
Workflow Management Coalition (www.wfmc.org). They have published numerous
standard on the workflows, including:
- process description, both in a descriptive language and in XML;
- access to workflow engines;
- access to external applications by workflow engines;
- interoperability standards.
> Would Openflow build such a standard?
The answer is yes. OpenFlow has to provide compliance with existing standards
like wfmc.
Ciao
Paolo
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Paolo Bizzarri
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