Process Automation with a Future—Even Beyond Camunda 8

Processes aren’t getting any easier. Systems are growing, requirements are increasing, and business units want to deliver faster—all while ensuring that control over data and workflows remains within the company.

That’s exactly what BPMN-based process automation is for: clearly modeled, seamlessly integrated, and sustainable in the long term.

Many companies know Camunda as the industry standard. But with Camunda 8, the rules of the game have changed: the licensing model, platform dependencies, and migration efforts are raising questions for many teams.

Here at punkt.de, we’ve seen this firsthand. And we have a solution: BPMN specialists who truly understand processes—and with CIB Seven, an open-source alternative that remains reliable in the long term.

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Why BPMN Is So Much More Than Just a Diagram


Whether it’s a new project or a migration: We’ll pick up right where you are.

In short: We make process automation not only technically possible, but strategically sound.

Camunda 8

Why Many Companies Are Rethinking Their Approach Right Now

For many years, Camunda was a reliable standard.

With Camunda 8, the reality is often different:

  • Production deployment quickly becomes a licensing issue
  • Cloud and platform dependencies are increasing
  • Camunda 7 processes cannot always be migrated 1:1
  • Vendor lock-in suddenly becomes an issue at the executive level

Many decision-makers are therefore faced with exactly these questions:

  • What will this cost us in the long run?
  • How much control are we giving up?
  • Which alternative protects our BPMN investments?

For us, digital sovereignty isn’t a dogma.
It’s about remaining capable of taking action.

CIB Seven

Continuing on the pragmatic open-source path

CIB Seven is an open-source fork of Camunda 7.

This means: Proven technology is retained—without the need to rebuild everything from scratch.

  • Open source, on-premises, or in the cloud
  • Enterprise features & LTS support
  • Fast migration
  • Existing BPMN models remain usable
  • No new dependencies, no black box

For many companies, this is exactly the step that resolves their platform dilemma.

Automation with a Purpose

Automation is not an end in itself.
It’s only worthwhile if you stay in control.

Our default approach to punkt.de:

  1. Check open source first
  2. Then European solutions
  3. Only then international players

Not out of ideology—but out of experience.

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Are you looking to implement BPMN for the first time, modernize your process platform, or evaluate alternatives to Camunda 8? Then get in touch with us. We’d be happy to work with you to develop the perfect plan—and then roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Fabian Stein
Managing Director / CEO
+49(0)721 91090
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