control-ES has an enterprise architecture which is capable of scaling from the smallest department to the largest multi-national organisation. Below is a summary of the technical architecture.

Environment; The data is managed in three databases for process, documents and metrics. The process repository holds process diagrams and all process related info (resources, metadata, access rights). The document repository holds all files related to processes (forms, templates, application links, policy documents). The business intelligence repository tracks trend data for the key metrics to produce graphs and launch alerts.

Enterprise Web Server; This presents all information to any browser enabled device. It has been designed with scalability, ease of use and minimal IT admin overhead in mind. It has been tuned for large-scale usage through the use of a memory and disk image cache. The server allows interaction using only HTML and JavaScript and does not rely on any ActiveX controls. The Enterprise Server runs on top of Internet Information Server (IIS).

Enterprise Client; This is used to capture, analyse, report, import and extract content. The Workshop Client can run in standalone mode where the databases are hosted on the local machine for live mapping workshops, and can then be synchronised to the central server. The Enterprise Client operates across the network using shared drives, UNC paths or via Citrix for a global deployment over the internet. Action Server; control-ES integrates with the corporate IT infrastructure, with LDAP for single sign-on, with email and SMS to be able to send alerts, reminders and subscriptions, and integration with MSOffice.

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control-ES from Nimbus enables organisations to capture, analyse and communicate a common set of processes that can be used to manage and transform your business.
It can be used to support a range of projects from process improvement to compliance. Key steps and benefits in implementing control-ES include:

• Capture - use in live workshops to capture processes and information easily and surprisingly quickly.
• Analyse - analyse and measure processes to manage initiatives such as business transformation, performance management or business continuity.
• Communicate - enable the whole organisation to dynamically review, improve and apply processes and supporting information.

To find out more about the functionality of control-es contact Mark Pearce at Pearce Consulting Ltd.

To find out more about the architecture of the control-es software contact Mark Pearce at Pearce Consulting Ltd