Abstract Inter-organizational workflows represent one possible technology that supports the implementation of the business-to-business integration concept. The concept has been emphasized by the continuously growing e-commerce applications. One important aspect of e-commerce is the ability to rapidly react to changes imposed by trading partners, or market environments. Therefore, we need to represent workflows that allow for a quick implementation of change. In this thesis we focus on the ...

Abstract Increased efficiency is the key ingredient to surviving in today's rapid paced environment. Electronic mail has become a mainstay to both government and business operations. However, to maintain a competitive edge, organizations must move past today's electronic messaging into an integrated data environment where large data files, and video are passed rapidly through the network in a seamless fashion. Organizations must continuously monitor their capability to participate in the...