Lawrence Technological University Uses Metastorm ProVision(R) in IT Doctorate Program

Lawrence Technological University Uses Metastorm ProVision(R) in IT Doctorate
Program

BALTIMORE, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Metastorm, a leading provider of
Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Analysis (BPA), and
Enterprise Architecture (EA) software for aligning strategy with execution,
today announced that the Metastorm ProVision enterprise modeling solution is
successfully being used in the Doctor of Management in Information Technology
(DMIT) program at Lawrence Technological University.
The DMIT program prepares students for careers as problem solvers and
innovators in the IT arena by providing thorough preparation in both the
theory and practice of acquiring and managing IT resources in the enterprise.
Metastorm ProVision is an integral tool in DMIT courses including IT Life
Cycle Processes, IT Systems Architecture, and Modeling and Simulation. It is
also used by students in the dissertation research phase of the program.
"Our focus in the Lawrence Technological University Doctor of Management
in IT program is on the bodies of knowledge in IT management theory and
practice, and applied research to find innovative solutions for problems in
today's challenging business climate," said Annette Lerine Steenkamp, Ph.D.,
director of the DMIT program. "Because of its robust nature, user-friendly
interface and ability to support multiple frameworks, data exchanges and
modeling types, Metastorm ProVision is well suited to meet our program
objectives, as well as for our students' use in the real-world environment.
Lawrence Technological University is pleased to have this agreement with
Metastorm, and we look forward to continuing our partnership well into the
future."
DMIT students come from various industries including automotive
manufacturing, financial services, healthcare and technology. The University
is located in Southfield, Michigan.
Due to Metastorm's track record of proven results and successful customer
implementations, its software is a popular choice for university curriculums
worldwide. Other universities that have adopted Metastorm ProVision and/or
Metastorm BPM(R) software for use in advanced process modeling and process
improvement courses and training programs include Spain's Universidad
Pontificia de Salamanca and St. Joseph's University.
"Metastorm is proud to support the Lawrence Technological University DMIT
program," said Mike Shaw, executive vice president of Americas operations for
Metastorm. "As IT leaders look to align more closely with business users and
strategic business objectives, disciplines such as enterprise architecture and
modeling are becoming critically important. Utilizing Metastorm ProVision as
part of this program will help give DMIT students the tools and knowledge they
need to develop sophisticated IT solutions and ultimately deliver value to
their organizations."
About Metastorm Inc.
With a focus on enterprise visibility, optimization, and agility,
Metastorm offers market-leading software for Enterprise Architecture (EA),
Business Process Analysis (BPA) and Business Process Management (BPM). As an
integrated product portfolio, Metastorm Enterprise(TM) allows organizations to
improve business results by unifying strategy, analysis and execution.
Metastorm is bringing together these critical disciplines to enable an
understanding of enterprise architecture and strategy, accurate impact and
opportunity assessment, effective process execution, and accelerated value
realization for organizations worldwide. For more information on powering
strategic advantage with Metastorm Enterprise, visit http://www.metastorm.com.
SOURCE Metastorm

Gina Karr of Metastorm, +1-443-874-1260, +44(0)208-971-1519,
gkarr@metastorm.com; or Shahed Ahmed of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1515,
ahmed@merrittgrp.com