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AuraPortal, the World-Class, Acclaimed BPM Software, Receives Certification from TEC

June 26, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), global leaders in the research, evaluation and selection of enterprise software solutions, have awarded AuraPortal their certificate for BPM Systems.

Boca Raton, Florida, June 26, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that after a thorough analysis, Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) have accredited AuraPortal as a Certified Product in the business process management software field.

To achieve this certificate AuraPortal surpassed the questionnaire prepared by TEC covering 100 features and functions of the application and made a profound demonstration of the product to TEC analysts.

According to comments from TEC in their blog:
“As from the demonstration for the certificate, AuraPortal’s characteristics for the model were evident, as was its ease of use and task transition. AuraPortal differs from the competition thanks to its powerful process modeling tool and its wide but easy adaptability, configuration and use. Its powerful tool for managing workflow (creating, editing and monitoring) gives it great potential for both simple and complex projects in the process management field.”

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About Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC):
TEC provides software selection services to companies throughout America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

TEC has more than 50 partners throughout the mainstream media.

The TEC Web sites have over 3 million registered members and more than 1 million visitors per month.

TEC newsletters reach around 1 million subscribers worldwide.

More than 22,000 senior decision-makers trust in TEC Advisor for assistance with their evaluation and project selection software.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Contact:
Nina Moon
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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Refinery of the Pacific Implements AuraPortal Software to More Effectively Organize Its Workflows by Fully Automating its Activities

May 15, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Process management software provides immediate increase in operational and economic benefits.

Boca Raton, Florida, May 14, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the implementation of its AuraPortal BPM Suite in the Eloy Alfaro Refinery of the Pacific in Ecuador has been very straightforward thanks to the Suite’s flexibility, easy to make changes (even in real time) and the fact that it requires no programming whatsoever.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum, the renowned analyst firm, in its Decision Matrix (2011) report.

AuraPortal has already proved to be a great success in other companies in the Oil and Gas industry, such as PEMEX and ENAP.

With the use of AuraPortal, Refinery of the Pacific has managed to organize and run its workflows more effectively. The benefits of having automated the day-to-day processes with AuraPortal are evident, resulting in maximum control of the tasks performed. For example, bottlenecks are detected and located in real time allowing solutions to be applied immediately; and the use of material resources (paper) is also reduced as documentation is archived digitally. It should also be noted that relevant information is now available to improve these processes, among others aspects, decreasing their execution times.

“The immediate and professional support that AuraPortal provides has greatly facilitated the implementation and launch of the system,” says Stalin Lopez, Manager of Refinery of the Pacific. He added “We definitely made the right decision in choosing AuraPortal, it is an excellent product and very flexible; all changes that users have requested have been implemented and have performed in real time. The ability to change something, try it and immediately put it into operation is a big plus.”

About Refinery of the Pacific
The Eloy Alfaro Refinery of the Pacific in Ecuador is a company created to build, operate and maintain a refining complex with a processing capacity of 300,000 barrels per day, through a joint venture between PDVSA and Petroecuador.

About AURA (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 500 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petróleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
John Charles
AuraPortal
2255 Glades Rd, Suite 324 A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
+1 (857) 239-0070
John.charles@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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AuraPortal Cloud Presented at the “Cloud Computing World Expo” in Paris

May 5, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

AuraPortal Cloud is AuraPortal’s commitment to managing business activities in the Cloud.

Boca Raton, Florida, May 05, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the ‘Cloud Computing World Expo’ celebrated in Paris on April 10 and 11, was the venue chosen by AuraPortal to introduce this innovative technology proposal, which is focused on the management of business activities from the ‘Cloud’.

The AuraPortal software has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

AuraPortal Cloud offers services over the Internet, giving entities of any size the possibility to work with a software application with no technological structure expenditure, and with minimum investment and no risk.

The event featured two lectures on Cloud Computing delivered by the Director of Operations of the company, Olivia Trilles, who stated, “AuraPortal´s aim is to provide solutions to customer needs, so the launch of AuraPortal Cloud formed an important part of our ‘roadmap’.”

AuraPortal Cloud can be used in different modes: SaaS (Software as a Service), BPaaS (Business Process as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service), according to the needs of each customer. It also accepts connections with several platforms, including Azure from Microsoft and directly via ‘hosting’ supplied by the AuraPortal Partner channel.

“AuraPortal was a pioneer in offering a BPM Suite that was 100% web-based right from its very beginnings,” said Olivia Trilles. “It was also the only (and continues to be the only) system that allowed users to make any desired modifications, as well as design the company workflows from scratch, without a single line of programming code nor the need for specialized personnel. We now offer all this from the Cloud, with all its advantages.’

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
John Charles
AuraPortal
2255 Glades Rd, Suite 324 A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
+1 (857) 239-0070
John.charles@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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INCAE Business School Chooses AuraPortal Business Process Management Software to Ensure Quality of Customer Service

April 20, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Financial Times names INCAE as one of world’s top ten business schools.

Boca Raton, Florida, April 18, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that INCAE Business School, following a vigorous study of different BPM options, has chosen to implement AuraPortal.(*) to improve its operative processes.

The AuraPortal software has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

“BPM will be used to ensure quality of service to our customers, especially to the students on the different programs, and to optimize INCAE Business School’s strategic decision-making. We are currently in the early stages, but excellent results and benefits are being projected throughout the entire organization”, says Neil Camacho, Director of the BPM Project at INCAE Business School.

About INCAE Business School
With almost 50 years of experience, INCAE Business School has offered more than 50 full-time MBA programs, over 20 Executive MBA Programs and hundreds of executive programs. Tens of thousands of professionals worldwide have been involved in these programs, predominantly from America. This experience, together with constant research innovation, a first class faculty and the tireless vocation to form new leaders, INCAE has gained the highest international distinctions.

In recent years, INCAE has been consistently rated as one of the best Business Schools in Latin America (América Economía), and has been recognized as one of the top 10 Business Schools in the world (Financial Times).

INCAE has three global accreditations, which allow INCAE graduates to develop their professional career in any part of the world. It was the first Business School in Latin America to receive these three accreditations:

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1994. It was the first business school to be accredited outside of North America.

• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) since 1999. INCAE was one of the first Business Schools to receive this accreditation outside of North America.

• The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), awarded by EFMD (The European Foundation for Management Development), since 2003.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
+1 781-569-5940
scott.rich@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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AURA Presents AuraPortal Cloud at the ‘Computing World Expo’ in Paris

April 13, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The Cloud Computing hall at the World Expo held on April 10 & 11 in Paris, will present the latest technologies and best Cloud Computing practices.

Boca Raton, Florida, April 13, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced its participation in the ‘Cloud Computing World Expo’, presenting its AuraPortal.(*) BPM software in the Cloud: AuraPortal Cloud.

The AuraPortal software has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

AuraPortal offers solutions to all customer needs. It ensures that users can access AuraPortal by any means, either locally in their offices or via the Cloud. AURA’s mission is to provide the most open and perfect solution in everything involving business operatives, and always via processes.

The Cloud system offers computing capabilities through internet services, giving entities of any size the possibility to work with a software application with no technological structure expenditure, and with minimum investment and no risk.

AuraPortal Cloud is a system designed by AURA that accepts connections to various Cloud platforms. In particular, developments use the Microsoft Azure environment, but they also work directly through ‘hosting’ provided by AuraPortal partners with experience in this service.

AuraPortal was the first BPM Suite to be 100% web-based from the very beginning, and also the first, and continues to be the only, BPMS to allow users to make any necessary modifications and adaptations and to design the processes from scratch, without requiring a single line of programming code or the involvement of specialized staff.

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AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 500 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
+1 781-569-5940
scott.rich@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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The Colombian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MINTIC) Successfully Implements AuraPortal Business Process Management Software

April 12, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The AuraPortal software ensures MINTIC’s operational growth thanks to the continuous process improvement, achieving optimization and agile adaption to government changes.

Boca Raton, Florida, April 12, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that MINTIC, the government agency leading implementation of the latest technologies in Colombia, uses AuraPortal(*) Business Process Management to automate its operations.

The AuraPortal Process Management Platform has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

So far, the following strategic processes have been fully automated:

– ICT Register

– Postal Services

– Surveillance and Control

– Control and Authorization of Device Accessories

The latter follows the government’s policy against the theft of cell phones, which has led to Colombia being considered a pioneer in Latin America in the fight against this type of crime.

In addition to these Processes, the Surveillance and Control process is also currently in the implementation phase and the Radio Broadcasting and Amateur Radio processes are in the Design phase.

The 100% web-based AuraPortal Business Process Management software allows citizens to manage all their transactions from anywhere, substantially improving the efficiency of the service and reducing the transaction costs of Ministry users.

ABOUT MINTIC
The Colombian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MINTIC) is the entity responsible for designing, adopting and promoting the policies, plans, programs and projects of the Information and Communications Technology industry. One of the Ministry’s functions is to increase and facilitate the access to Information and Communications Technologies to all the country’s inhabitants.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com):
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
+1 781-569-5940
scott.rich@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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AuraPortal Creates an International Panel of Business Process Management (BPM) Experts

March 23, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

This Panel will act as an advisory figure offering expertise and technological knowledge.

Boca Raton, Florida, March 23, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the creation of a Panel of BPM Experts to support AuraPortal implementations, offer advice about operations and share technological knowledge online.

AuraPortal has been distinguished by the independent market analyst firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

The mission of this International Panel of BPM Experts is to act as an advisory team and to promote and disseminate their business technology expertise, which is reflected in their success stories, BPM specialty areas and on the outstanding features of the AuraPortal BPM platform.

AuraPortal’s BPM Experts Panel members were elected among consultants, partners, business specialists and university professors worldwide.

AuraPortal’s BPM Experts may participate in implementation projects as advisors or consultants, providing BPM expertise and business know-how. They will also share their business knowledge through an online space for business technology events named “AURA Space”.

About AURA (www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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‘AuraPortal’ Solution Implemented by More than 20 Financial Institutions

February 4, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Business Process Management software automates operational and administrative processes.

Boca Raton, Florida, February 02, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the AuraPortal.(*) solution has been implemented by more than 20 financial institutions to automate their operational and administrative processes.

(*).AuraPortal has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

Since the beginning of the global economic and financial crisis, financial institutions have embarked on the search for technology tools to help optimize their resources and processes, becoming more profitable, efficient and offering an improved service in order to retain customer loyalty.

But not just any technology is adequate enough to successfully undertake business improvement projects in the financial sector. This technology must meet certain requirements, such as: flexibility, adaptability, fast implementation, reliability and modernity, in line with current and future times.

Amongst these financial institutions are: Davivienda Bank, BMG Bank (Minas Gerais Bank), CABEI (Central American Bank for Economic Integration), Falabella Bank, BCCR (Central Bank of Costa Rica), Banca March –the most solvent bank in Europe-, BNF (National Development Bank), Baneco (Economic Bank), Carrefour Financial Services, Excellent Incasso, and the list goes on.

The following processes can be highlighted as examples of processes automated with AuraPortal:

• Core Business Processes (Credit Concession Management, Goods Received in Lieu of Payment, Document Approval, Credit Committee, etc.).

• Operational Risk Management Processes (Element Protection, Change Control, Preventive Control, etc.).

• Financial Analysis Processes (Legal Analysis, Financial Analysis, Impact Analysis, etc.).

• Customer Management Processes (Campaigns and Promotions, Creation of new Products, Checking Account Creation, Inquiries and Complaints, etc.).

• Procurement, Supply and Outsourcing Management Processes.

• Human Resource Management Processes (Staff Administration, Absence and Overtime Management, Evaluation and Control, Recruitment, etc.).

• Standards Management Processes (Basel II/III, Patriot Act, AML, SOX, Quality, Information Security, Occupational Security, Personal Data Security, etc.).

• And many more.

In the words of Pablo Trilles, Vice President of AURA: “The fact that 20 among the most relevant financial institutions are using AuraPortal with total satisfaction demonstrates that we are speaking of an optimal solution for the financial world. AuraPortal is becoming a strong benchmark in the Business Process Management (BPM) software”.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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Bancafe Panama of the Davivienda Banking Group, Implements AuraPortal Process Management (BPM) Software to Automate and Control its Banking Operations

September 20, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The implementation of AuraPortal will allow Bancafe to automate and optimize the performance of the operational areas and the customer service.

Boca Raton, Florida, September 20, 2012 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) Software has announced the immediate implementation of the AuraPortal (*) Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) at the prestigious Panamanian bank, Bancafe. Bancafe is a subsidiary of Colombian Davivienda and has operated in Panama since 1966.

(*)The AuraPortal Process Management Platform has recently been distinguished by the independent market analyst firm Ovum in the Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

Bancafe decided to implement a flexible solution that would allow them to manage and optimize the performance of the strategic areas of Operations and Customer Service, adapting them to the increasingly demanding needs of the market. After an exhaustive selection process, Bancafe decided for AuraPortal.

This represents a great technological breakthrough for the bank, as the implementation project foresees the expansion of the platform to other branches.

Among the many benefits that Bancafe will gain through the use of AuraPortal, is the flexibility to quickly re-configure the processes, significantly reducing the time it takes to approve and respond to banking service requests from all customers in the Panamanian market. Likewise, there will be a considerable improvement in the control of document flows, execution time reductions through the automation of processes and a reduction in the learning curve because of AuraPortal’s user friendliness and usability.

The project implementation will be performed by Innova Consult, AuraPortal’s Technology Partner in Panama.

About Bancafe:
Bancafé was first established in Panama in 1966 in the northern city of Colon in order to facilitate customer transactions in foreign trade, especially supporting the coffee industry. In 1972 it relocated its headquarters to Panama City. Today, Bancafé operates both the offices to provide the best geographical coverage.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com):
AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 400 customers including, among others: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Toyota, Yamaha, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), ArcelorMittal, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexo, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

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General Motors (GM) implements AuraPortal Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) to control their operations at their plant in Ecuador

August 30, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The implementation project of the AuraPortal BPM strategy at corporate level will allow General Motors to considerably increase administrative efficiency in their Ecuador plant.

Boca Raton, Florida, August 29, 2012 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) has announced that the American automobile manufacturer, General Motors (GM), has begun implementation of the AuraPortal (*) BPM Process Management Suite at their Ecuador plant.

(*) AuraPortal has recently been distinguished by the independent market analyst firm Ovum in the Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

The implementation of AuraPortal BPM software is part of the $45 million investment plan announced in April by the firm’s president for South America, Jaime Ardila, which the company plans to carry forward this year at their Ecuador plant.

The implementation methodology calls to start with the creation and immediate launch of one important process, and then extend the BPM across the entire enterprise.

For this first implementation the strategic Part Replineshment & Localization process was selected, which includes the intervention of various departments (including among others: Purchasing, Engineering, Material Administration, Logistics and Finance), and involves Bids Management, Quality Control, Document Management, etc.

About General Motors:
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), is one of the largest car companies in the world and has been one of the global leaders in industry sales for the last 76 years. Founded in 1908, today GM employs 284,000 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Detroit, GM manufactures their vehicles in 35 countries.

In 1987 GM began operations in Ecuador, becoming to date the leader in the automotive market, assembling and selling Chevrolet vehicles. It is one of the largest companies in the country and has achieved the highest market share in the world within General Motors

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com