Multi-organizational workflow integration using BPEL

BPEL을 이용한 기업간 워크플로우 통합

In this paper, we describe issues related to standardized interaction among companies that are in the environments of heterogeneous information systems. The interaction method is detailed based on BPEL4WS, which is XML based standard specification. This paper provides method of interoperability using web service, which is considered a new information system paradigm. The method has importance in that it enables to exchange data in a platform independent manner. This paper deals with a method of interaction among heterogeneous information system based on BPEL4WS standard. The concepts of interoperability, XML, and workflow are introduced. The standards and previous research results related to interoperability are also provided. It describes brief introduction of BPEL4WS specification and its technical details. Integrated business process using BPEL4WS and interoperability issues are also included..