Past Events (90)
Softacus sponsoring SWISSED 2024, 9th of September 2024, Zurich
Join The Swiss Systems Engineering Day 2024 (SWISSED24) on the 9th of September 2024 in Zürich at the beautiful Lakeside venue.
This hybrid event brings together first-class presenters and practitioners, to share knowledge and experience on how to plan, develop and manage systems in an efficient and successful way.
The key theme of SWISSED24 is "Building Bridges," where we explore the transformative journeys from:
- Practice to Science
- Waterfall to Agile
- Startup to Corporate
- Methodology to Process
Our colleague Jan Jancar will present at the conference on the topic Norm Traceability in System Configuration Management Context.
An event you don't want to miss! Register here
Webinar: Realizing the IBM ELM Automotive Compliance Process
Join the Softacus webinar "Realization of the IBM ELM Automotive Compliance Process."
Date: 28. August 2024
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm CET
In this webinar, we will cover:
- An overview of the automotive compliance process
- What's "inside the box": process definitions, IBM tool templates, ready-to-use reports, and standard mappings
- Best practices for implementing the process with IBM ELM tools
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your IBM ELM compliance processes!
Register now here
IBM TechXchange: Using SysML V2 with Rhapsody SE and HarmonyMBE - Workshop
Join IBM in Minuch for an exclusive workshop: "Using SysML V2 with Rhapsody SE and HarmonyMBE" and learn how to model a system architecture based on the upcoming SysML V2 standard. This will be done according to the HarmonyMBE method with the new IBM® Rhapsody® Systems Engineering (Rhapsody SE) product.
Date: September 19th 2024
Location: IBM Watson Center, Munich
What to Expect:
- Discover Rhapsody SE, a cloud-native, web-based solution designed to help you develop more complex and competitive products.
- Get a sneak peek into the new SysML V2 standard, set to revolutionize Systems Engineering.
- Learn how IBM's Rhapsody for Systems Engineering, which supports this new standard and integrates the updated SysML V2-based MBSE method HarmonyMBE, can elevate your projects.
Secure your spot by using this link
Webinar: All You Need to Know About Links in IBM DNG, part 2
Due to the high interest in our previous webinar on Linking in IBM DNG, we are excited to announce a second session on July 23rd at 3:30 pm CET. Don't miss this opportunity!
During the session, we will continue our discussion on any topics related to links in IBM DOORS Next, such as:
- Types of Links in DNG
- Widgets
- Link Reporting
- Link terms and link sharing
- Hyperlinks
- Link constraints and more
If you would like to master your link management skills and streamline your workflow in IBM DNG, but you missed the live session, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will be happy to send you the recording.
Webinar: All You Need to Know About Links in IBM DNG
In the world of IBM DOORS Next, links are more than just connections—they're the backbone of effective requirements management.
These links enable traceability, ensuring every requirement is tracked throughout the lifecycle, from conception to delivery. By linking artifacts, teams can maintain alignment, validate compliance, and streamline their development process.
Understanding and utilizing these links effectively can make a significant difference in project success, enhancing collaboration and improving overall project visibility.
Register now for our webinar on July 9th at 3:30 pm CET where we will dive into topics like:
- Creating Effective Links
- Linking by LBFA (Link By Frame Attribute)
- Ensuring Link Validity
- Advanced Link Filtering Techniques
- Optimal Link Display Practices
- Dos and Don'ts of LinkingLinking by View
- Utilizing Links in RELM (Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager)
- Comprehensive Link Reporting
- Overview of Existing Link Types
If you missed the live session, just reach out to us under This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send you the recording.
Webinar: Doors Classic to Doors NG Migration
At Softacus, we excel in providing migration services from IBM DOORS to IBM DOORS Next Generation, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition for our clients.
Whether you're contemplating migrating from DOORS Classic to DOORS Next or simply seeking to explore the benefits of the latter, our upcoming webinar is for you.
Key topics that will be discussed:
- Custom link types usage for migrated links - link types can be defined based on source and target object's module path in DOORS Classic or DOORS Next
- Creation of nested Global Configurations structure based on created during migration DOORS Next streams and baselines
- Flexible definition of artifact types based either on a dedicated enumeration attribute or conditions built on queries for more attributes
Webinar: Softacus DOORS Migrator
As operations expand and projects grow in complexity, previously implemented information system sooner or later will require migration to a new platform. Although you may have successfully been using IBM DOORS in your engineering projects for a long time, new projects may need requirements management capabilities that are supported by IBM DOORS Next only.
To respond to the demand for sophisticated and advanced requirements management capabilities in current and future projects, DOORS Next was designed with an entirely new leading-edge architecture. Its scalability, support for Global Configuration Management, variants management and reuse are a game changer in reducing cost and time to market.
Now, the foundation for a successful migration process with a low risk for unpleasant surprises requires thorough planning and a good understanding of your current requirements meta structure.
Softacus has developed migration toolkits that help ensure a smooths transition process.
Join Jan Jancar, Solution Director and CEO of Softacus, on 30.05.2024 when he will delve into IBM DOORS and IBM DOORS Next solutions, focusing on:
- Reasons for migration / motivations behind migration and when is the perfect time to migrate
- Navigating the migration process: challenges and opportunities
- Migration targets based on object types (requirements, norms, validation, work items)
- Specific handling: data cleanup; target model; unsupported DOORS data
- Project effort estimation
- Tips and tricks
- Softacus capabilities to make migration smoother and/or possible
- Licensing
Watch the session on-demand under this link
Webinar: Model Sharing & Co-Developing with IBM Rhapsody
Join the second installment of our webinar series on System Architecture with IBM Rhapsody Designer!
Webinar Topic: "Model Sharing and Co-Developing System/SW Architecture with IBM Rhapsody Designer"
Building upon the insights from our previous session, this webinar delves deeper into the intricacies of utilizing IBM Rhapsody Designer for system and software architecture development. We will explore advanced techniques for model decomposition, integration, and management, focusing on enhancing collaboration and efficiency across multidisciplinary teams.
Date: 29.04.2024
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm CET
REGISTER your spot RIGHT HERE!
Designed for beginners in Rhapsody, the webinar will primarily focus on tool usage, covering essential topics such as:
- How Rhapsody stores information
- Decomposing models into separate units
- Tips and tricks for sharing and reusing model units
- Managing changes and resolving conflicts for co-development
- Sharing models with Rhapsody Model Manager
- Linking model elements between different levels of architecture
- Creating traceability matrices
Reserve your spot now by registering at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldeqrqDoiEta3JeQDYXK0NG4q1a8reE5k
Webinar: IBM DNG Export/Import
Join us for our upcoming webinar, featuring Adrian Pitonak and Jan Jancar from Softacus, as they delve into the topic of "IBM DNG Export/Import.
Event Details:
Date: 25th of March 2024
Time: 3:30 pm CET
Location: Zoom
Link for registration: https://zoom.us/j/93121909731?pwd=dXRWb3gxUXhMUFFJdnpLYlNHSTFLdz09
Agenda Highlights:
The primary objective of the presentation is to highlight the diverse array of methods and techniques utilized with our clientele concerning Excel export and import processes.
- How to create an excel export - different ways and options
- Excel RoundTrip - how to do it
- Excel exchange with suppliers and customers
- Export of data from Publishing Engine to Excel
- Export to Excel via JRS
- Tips and tricks for Excel exporting
This event is tailored for professionals and users of Doors Classic and DOORS Next Generation (DNG), whether you hold the title of or have a keen interest in Excel export and import processes.
IBM TechXchange: Empower your Engineering with IBM ELM, 21 March 2024, Rome, Italy
In today's fast-paced technological landscape, traditional engineering approaches are being outpaced by rapid advancements. This shift has led to increased demand for intelligent software-driven products across diverse industries, presenting challenges such as budgetary constraints, time limitations, resource scarcity, and stringent safety and quality standards.
Addressing these challenges requires integrated solutions that bridge functional, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering domains, providing a unified source of truth. IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) is designed to mitigate integration failures and delivery delays, accommodate product line variability, and ensure comprehensive lifecycle visibility.
Join us at IBM TechXchange: Empower your Engineering with IBM ELM in Rome, Italy, on 21st March, 2024 to:
- Explore the latest iteration of IBM ELM, version 7.0.3, which builds upon years of industry leadership to deliver enhanced capabilities and efficiencies.
- Discover how these advancements empower engineering professionals to effectively manage complex systems and software development projects, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
Our Solution Director, Jan Jancar, will present use cases of implementations of ELM, including challenges which often happens during the implementation.
Register here
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Webinar: Best Practices in MBSE for Multi-Variant Product Development
Join us for our upcoming webinar series on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with IBM Rhapsody Systems Design and IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)!
1st webinar of the series is on the topic: Best Practices in applying MBSE to a multi-variant product development environment with IBM ELM
Date: 26.02.2024
Time: 3:30 pm CET
In this inaugural webinar, we'll provide an insightful overview of applying MBSE to a multi-variant product development environment. Our experts will share best practices and real-life examples, focusing on system architecture and modeling workflows.
Benefits of joining the webinar:
- Gain valuable insights into implementing MBSE in a multi-variant product development environment
- Learn best practices from real-life examples and industry experts
- Discover how MBSE integrates seamlessly into the product development process, enhancing efficiency and productivity
This session will lay the groundwork for future deep dive sessions in our webinar series.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding of MBSE and its application with IBM Rhapsody Systems Design and IBM ELM. Register now to secure your spot!
Sign up now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOqppzsiHNfZHaSN-dTVYIR19Q4ns1hM
MedConf 2024, 16. - 18. April 2024, München
Die MedConf 2024 findet vom 16. April bis 18. April 2024 in München Unterhaching als Präsenzveranstaltung statt. Die Konferenz mit begleitender Ausstellung ist die etablierteste und wichtigste Networking Plattform der Medizintechnik.
Die MedConf adressiert Mitarbeiter und Führungskräfte von Medizintechnik Unternehmen, die insbesondere aus den Bereichen Research & Development, Qualitätsmanagement, Produktentwicklung, Regulatory Affairs usw. kommen. Jährlich besuchen rund 250 Teilnehmer die Konferenz. Mehr Information zu der Veranstaltung finden Sie auf https://www.medconf.de/
Unser Solution Director, Jan Jancar, wird am drittem Tag der Konferenz, 18. April, um 13:30 Uhr CET eine Präsentation zum Thema „Traceability zwischen Requirements und Normen in Configuration Management-Umgebung“ halten.
Wir freuen uns auf unsere Teilnahme an der MedConf 2024 und auf die Gelegenheit, spannende Kontakte aus der Medizintechnik-Industrie zu knüpfen.
Softacus Webinar Commenting Options in IBM DOORS NG
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar on the topic of "Commenting Options in IBM DOORS NG."
Date: January 29, 2024
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm CEST
Sing up now under this link
During the webinar, we will explore essential aspects of commenting in IBM DOORS NG, including:
- Effectively using comments
- Reviewing comments
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Techniques for exchanging comments with end customers who do not have direct access
Our Solution Director, Jan Jancar, will introduce valuable techniques, such as:
- Reviewing comments efficiently
- Commenting on base and module artifacts
- Finding comments using both out-of-the-box and attribute-based techniques
This webinar is designed to enhance your understanding of the commenting functionalities within IBM DOORS NG, providing valuable insights that can optimize your workflow.
Save your spot by registering here. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar access details.
Feel free to invite your colleagues who might find this topic relevant.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!
IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA, 23 - 25 January 2024, Barcelona, Spain
This is the premier, technical learning event designed with technologists for technologists who use IBM products and solutions. It offers over a thousand technical breakout sessions, hands-on experiences, product demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and certifications tailored to your interests and learning style.
Softacus is excited to be part of the upcoming conference. On January 23, our Solution Director, Jan Jancar, will be delivering a presentation on "Reuse Techniques in IBM DOORS Next Generations/IBM ELM."
Learn more about the event here.
We look forward to sharing insights and engaging with the conference attendees.
