New Ways to Represent Business Knowledge in IT Systems

Tuesday, 13 February 2007 10:45

Object Connections has released version 3.0 of Common Knowledge, a cross-platform business rules engine and rules management system that supports the capture, representation, documentation, maintenance, testing and deployment of an organisation's business rules and application logic. In keeping with the Common Knowledge philosophy, that no single format can adequately represent all business rule requirements, version 3.0 of Common Knowledge includes a range of new rule formats and features that move business rules management well and truly into the 21st century.

In addition to the traditional decision tables, decision trees and scripting formats, Common Knowledge now delivers a new world of opportunity with the introduction of rete rules, workflows, decision grids, lookup tables, flowcharts and state maps. These new formats, in conjunction with existing formats, ensure that the business rules designer has a rich set of tools available for the construction of expressive and effective business solutions.

Developers of business systems are continually being challenged to find approaches to the implementation of complex business logic in ways that are accessible, extensible and cost-effective. Software developers can be greatly empowered by incorporating business rules management techniques, such as those supported by Common Knowledge, into their existing toolsets. These techniques also encourage closer collaboration with business stakeholders by providing a common language with which to communicate the operational complexities of their organisation.

Business rules built using Common Knowledge can be integrated directly into your business systems using the Common Knowledge Rules Engine. The Rules Engine is a comprehensive business rules authoring and execution API which now provides extensive support for all .NET languages, as well as native support for Java, Delphi and ActiveX.

Common Knowledge is available from Object Connections, Suite 4, Ground Floor, 13a Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085 Australia, or via their website at http://www.objectconnections.com