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IBM Blueworks Live

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What is IBM Blueworks Live?

Blueworks Live is cloud-based business process management software that provides users with a collaborative environment for documenting, analyzing, and building business process mapping.

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What is IBM Blueworks Live?

Blueworks Live is cloud-based business process management software that provides users with a collaborative environment for documenting, analyzing, and building business process mapping.

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  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Demos

Process Made Simple with IBM Blueworks Live

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Process Made Simple with IBM Blueworks Live

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Blueworks Live - swedish demo

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Collaborative Process Modeling with IBM Blueworks Live - Tailored For Federal Customers

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Modeling process in Blueworks Live: Create the Discovery Map (BPMN class demo, Ex02)

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Blueworks Live Demo and IBM BPM 8 5 Integration

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Features

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

7.9
Avg 8.1

Process Engine

Designing and building process models

7.9
Avg 8.4

Collaboration

Collaboration tools allowing BPM experts to collaborate on model design

8.7
Avg 8.4

Content Management Capabilties

Lightweight tool for managing content

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Product Details

What is IBM Blueworks Live?

IBM Blueworks Live is a cloud-based business process modeling and management solution designed to help organizations identify, document, and improve their business processes through intuitive mapping and real-time collaboration. As a type of Business Process Management (BPM) software, IBM Blueworks Live is built for business process analysts, process improvement directors, and teams across various industries who need a unified platform to document, analyze, and optimize their workflows.


This tool serves as a single source of truth for business process documentation, providing comprehensive support for process discovery, modeling, and management. It is particularly valuable for companies looking to standardize operations, enhance collaboration, and ensure compliance in highly regulated environments. IBM Blueworks Live stands out by offering built-in support for industry-standard diagrams, such as BPMN 2.0, and real-time editing features, making it easier for teams to communicate, make decisions, and drive process improvements effectively.


Key Features and Benefits:

  • Process Discovery and Mapping:

    • Drag-and-drop interface with pre-built templates for easy process mapping.
    • Built-in support for BPMN 2.0 ensures standardized and clear process diagrams.
    • Simplifies the identification and documentation of processes, reducing time and effort.
  • Unified Single Source of Truth:

    • Comprehensive process modeling and decision modeling capabilities.
    • Consistent and accurate documentation across the organization.
    • Enhances decision-making with reliable and standardized information.
  • Real-Time Collaboration and Governance:

    • Instant visibility of changes, integrated chat, and audit trails for better governance.
    • Supports role-based access and process integrity management.
    • Facilitates collaboration with team members, ensuring that everyone stays aligned.
  • Compliance and Standardization:

    • Helps manage regulatory compliance through structured process documentation.
    • Reduces the risk of compliance breaches with up-to-date and accurate process information.
    • Supports governance with audit trails and revision histories.
  • Cloud-Based Accessibility:

    • No need for complex software installations; accessible from anywhere with internet connectivity.
    • Scalable and adaptable to suit both small teams and large enterprises.


IBM Blueworks Live is ideal for businesses that need a reliable starting point for process improvement initiatives, enabling teams to work more efficiently while maintaining control over their operations. Its ability to provide a unified view of business processes with robust collaboration features sets it apart from other tools, helping organizations achieve higher productivity and smoother operations.


IBM Blueworks Live Features

Process Engine Features

  • Supported: Process designer
  • Supported: Process simulation
  • Supported: Business rules engine
  • Supported: SOA support
  • Supported: Process player
  • Supported: Support for modeling languages

Collaboration Features

  • Supported: Social collaboration tools

Reporting & Analytics Features

  • Supported: Standard reports
  • Supported: Custom reports

Content Management Capabilties Features

  • Supported: Content management

Additional Features

  • Supported: Automated workflows and checklists
  • Supported: Governance

IBM Blueworks Live Screenshots

Screenshot of the IBM Blueworks Live interface which fosters real-time communication and feedback, allowing users to work together on process models. It is used to track changes, share insights, and refine workflows with instant messaging directly within the platform.Screenshot of the Library feature in IBM Blueworks Live, which offers a hierarchical view of spaces, blueprints, decisions, and policies. Users can navigate and categorize processes to streamline business operations, ensuring teams have access the right information at the right time.Screenshot of the Discovery Map in IBM Blueworks Live, a tool used to map out complex workflows with drag-and-drop simplicity, making it easy to capture every step of a processes in a structured and clear format. Users can optimize operations by turning insights into action, aligning teams on what truly matters.Screenshot of the Process Diagram view in IBM Blueworks Live, a feature used to transforms Discovery Maps into standardized, swimlane diagrams that clearly outline roles, responsibilities, decisions, systems and process flows. Users can streamline process design with an interactive interface that simplifies complex tasks, enabling the delivery of results faster and more efficiently.Screenshot of the Details Panel in IBM Blueworks Live, used to access critical information such as cycle time, cost, and involved systems. This feature enables users to connect process details across workflows, make data-driven decisions, optimize resources, and enhance business processes, all while keeping stakeholders aligned.

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How to Map a Process in 90 seconds using IBM Blueworks Live

IBM Blueworks Live Integrations

IBM Blueworks Live Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesGlobal
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Frequently Asked Questions

Blueworks Live is cloud-based business process management software that provides users with a collaborative environment for documenting, analyzing, and building business process mapping.

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The most common users of IBM Blueworks Live are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Streamlining Business Processes: IBM Blueworks Live.

Rating: 9 out of 10
October 09, 2024
CM
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Blueworks Live
2 years of experience
  • Easy to use.
  • Process mapping and documentation.
  • Version control and governance.
  • Integration with other tools.
Cons
  • Process diagrams can be organized relatively rigidly using Blueliveworks.

Problem Solver.

Rating: 9 out of 10
September 25, 2024
HM
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Blueworks Live
4 years of experience
  • Real-Time Team Collaboration and Updations.
  • Creation & Updations of the framework in my process.
  • Inventory management.
  • Integration with HubSpot, thus helping in performing marketing emails.
Cons
  • Integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams can also be added.
  • There should be a virtual tour for beginners at the beginning.

Streamlined Process Updates and Change Management With IBM Blueworks Live

Rating: 9 out of 10
September 03, 2024
DM
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Blueworks Live
1 year of experience
  • Designed to foster dynamic cooperation
  • Users of IBM Blueworks Live can graphically and swiftly map out business processes
  • teams are empowered with IBM Blueworks Live to record, examine and optimize processes
Cons
  • While Blueworks live easily interfaces with other IBM products, it can be difficult to combine with non IBM or third party systems.

Best in the market

Rating: 8 out of 10
August 19, 2024
BB
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Blueworks Live
1 year of experience
  • Management of students, teachers data
  • Automatic reminders
  • Students report generation with charts
Cons
  • IBM Blueworks Live doesn't support integration with Hubspot, I think it should work on adding that integration
  • Integration with platforms other than IBM is a bit tough
  • Introduction UI is a bit tough to understand in the beginning

Best Suited for IBM infrastructure

Rating: 9 out of 10
August 16, 2024
PG
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Blueworks Live
1 year of experience
  • Creation of ER diagrams
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Management
Cons
  • Integration with other platforms except IBM products
  • It can also have a more explanatory virtual tour of their website to help users understand the platform more easily
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