Modelling dependable collaborative time-constrained business processes

The effectiveness of the information system that a particular organisation uses for running its business depends largely on the success in modelling such business. This is due to the fact that the business model defines the requirements of the information system that will support the running of the business. Nowadays, there exist many business process development methods that are supported by modelling notations and tools. Unfortunately, these methods are not capable of modelling jointly complex collaborations, time constraints and to offer means to support resilient business process engineering. This article presents a business process language called DT4BP, which has been designed to drive the modelling of dependable, collaborative and time-constrained business processes. The presentation of DT4BP is made to target end users, which are business processes modellers.