Knowledge Partners to Bring Business Rules Expertise to BrainStorm's Business Process Management Conference Series

BrainStorm Group announced today that Barbara von Halle, founder of Knowledge Partners, Inc. will chair a dedicated Business Rules Track for BrainStorm's 2005 Business Process Management Conference Series.

Business Rules Track to be Led by KPI's Barbara von Halle

Northboro, MA (PRWEB) December 12, 2004 -- BrainStorm Group announced today that Barbara von Halle, founder of Knowledge Partners, Inc. will chair a dedicated Business Rules Track for BrainStorm's 2005 Business Process Management Conference Series.

Now entering its 7th year, the Business Process Management Conference Series is the leading forum for BPM Professionals and is the only conference dedicated to S trategies & Architectures for Process Innovation. The 2005 Series will be held in:
April 12-13, 2005 - Chicago
June 28-29, 2005 - San Francisco
Sept. 20-21, 2005 - Washington, DC
Nov. 2-3, 2005 - New York

According to BrainStorm president and founder Gregg Rock, "We are thrilled to announce an expanded focus on Business Rules for 2005 -- in cooperation with Barbara and Knowledge Partners Inc. We continue to see a tremendous amount of interest in Business Rules and BP + BPM, and would like to thank KPI for agreeing to lend their insight and expertise to the Business Process Management Conference Series."

Barbara von Halle, founder of KPI said "Our recent surveys across a large number of enterprises indicate a significant growth in the adoption of a Business Rules Approach and Business Rule Technology. This growth arises from the need for Enterprise Agility and Enterprise Compliance with a new generation of regulations. We have also been particularly impressed with the level of professional attention provided to attendees and sponsors by the Brainstorm Group. By strengthening the Business Rules Track of the BPM Conference Series, the Series addresses the two most important mandates facing enterprises today."

To request information on the 2005 Business Process Management Conference Series, visit www.BrainStorm-Group.com.

About Knowledge Partners, Inc.:
Knowledge Partners, Inc (KPI -- http://www.kpiusa.com/) has been a recognized leader in Business Rules services, solutions, and training since its inception in 1996. KPI was founded by Barbara von Halle who is one of the first pioneers to propose and practice the Business Rules Approach as it is defined today. KPI is best known for its Rule Maturity Model (RMM ) and for leading organizations through the model in the areas of Business Rule Methodology, Business Rule Management, and Business Rule Technology adoption. KPI's book (Business Rules Applied, 2002: John Wiley & Sons) is the premiere handbook on the Business Rules Approach.

About BrainStorm Group:
BrainStorm Group, Inc., based in Northboro , MA was founded in 1997 by Gregg V. Rock. BrainStorm Group's integrated marketing solutions include peer to peer exchanges, custom publishing, proprietary conferences & seminars, executive summits and event management services. Our Executive Management Team has over 75 years combined experience.

Companies interested in becoming a co-sponsor should call 508-393-3266. Press passes are complimentary. For call for papers, submit a brief abstract and bio to Stacey Murphy at http://www.icebase.com/go.shtml?20041006184127371277&m16401&mailto:sem@brainstorm-group.com.

Contact:
Stacey Murphy
BrainStorm Group, Inc.
508-393-3266
sem@brainstorm-group.com
www.brainstorm-group.com

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