Maybe you have heard of it, maybe not! In either case you may be wondering what the heck it is? Read on...
Before I dive in too deep, let me give you a little background on K2; this is what I know and I am sure there is a lot more. K2 started back in 2001 and started delivering workflow solutions/products. The first product I am familiar with is K2.net 2003. Their current primary workflow product is K2 blackpearl, released in 2007. K2 blackpearl is a full-featured workflow platform, built on Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), and is used to build process-driven applications. IMHO, the primary focus of such a product is to provide you with the tools to automate processes allowing your business to maintain its competitive edge. K2 has hit the mark with flying colors. K2 not only allows you to build process-driven applications, it enables the true Business Process Management life-cycle.
So what is K2 blackpoint and where does it fit in? K2 blackpoint is workflow for SharePoint on steroids. K2 blackpoint is K2 blackpearl with functionality specific to Microsoft SharePoint enabled. It is the same core workflow engine, project format and so on. K2 blackpoint can also be viewed as a stepping-stone to K2 blackpearl; everything you build in K2 blackpoint will directly upgrade to K2 blackpearl when the need arises. So, if you feel your not quite ready for K2 blackpearl, start with K2 blackpoint now and see what doors it will open for you; the possibilities are quite amazing.
If you are interested in seeing what K2 blackpoint can do for you, contact Mixon Consulting and we will setup a free online product demonstration.
Posted
Aug 20 2008, 05:15 PM
by
Bob Mixon