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Description

SPEC Innovations’ leading model-based systems engineering solution is designed to help your team minimize time-to-market, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, even with the most complex systems. Available as both a cloud-based and on-premise application, it offers an intuitive graphical user interface accessible through any modern web browser. Innoslate's comprehensive lifecycle capabilities include: • Requirements Management • Document Management • System Modeling • Discrete Event Simulation • Monte Carlo Simulation • DoDAF Models and Views • Database Management • Test Management with detailed reports, status updates, results, and more • Real-Time Collaboration And much more.

Description

In-STEP BLUE can manage corporate processes, workflows, or standards such as the German V-Modell XT or Automotive SPICE. You can tailor activities and artifacts according to your needs. The software features include project, requirements, document and resource management. You can also manage risk by modifying the version of the software from a central, multi-user Oracle database. Gantt-Charts and dashboards as well as cost planning and resource charts are all available to facilitate tracking progress. Remote access to progress data, scheduling, and other information is possible via the webapp.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim Yes 
ChatGPT Yes 
GitHub Yes 
Jira No 
LaTeX Yes 
Lotus Notes to Office 365 No 
MATLAB Yes 
Microsoft Excel No 
Microsoft Project No 
Microsoft Visio No 
Microsoft Word No 
Raspberry Pi OS Yes 
SAP Access Control No 

Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim No 
ChatGPT No 
GitHub No 
Jira Yes 
LaTeX No 
Lotus Notes to Office 365 Yes 
MATLAB No 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Microsoft Project Yes 
Microsoft Visio Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
Raspberry Pi OS No 
SAP Access Control Yes 

Pricing Details

Free version for Academia.
Free Sandbox Account
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

from 1990 €/per licence
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Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SPEC Innovations

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

specinnovations.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

microTOOL

Founded

1984

Country

Germany

Website

www.microtool.de/en/products/in-step-blue/

Product Features

Application Lifecycle Management

Innoslate: The All-In-One ALM Platform Innoslate is a powerful Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution crafted to enhance and unify every stage of the application lifecycle. From requirement gathering to design, development, testing, and deployment, Innoslate helps teams remain coordinated, efficient, and productive. Featuring integrated AI-powered analytics and automation, Innoslate enables teams to: Establish and Oversee Requirements: Effectively capture, assess, and validate requirements in real-time, ensuring that your application aligns with both business and technical objectives. Foster Team Collaboration: Eliminate barriers with a cohesive platform that facilitates smooth cooperation among stakeholders, engineers, and developers. Model and Enhance: Conduct comprehensive simulations of workflows and processes to pinpoint inefficiencies and optimize performance prior to execution. Evaluate and Confirm: Organize test cases and incorporate results into the overall lifecycle, guaranteeing quality assurance and traceability.

Administrator Level Control Yes 
Defect Tracking No 
Iteration Planning No 
Project Management Yes 
Release Management Yes 
Requirements Review Yes 
Task Management Yes 
Test Case Tracking Yes 
User Level Management No 
Version Control Yes 

Business Process Management

Innoslate stands out as a robust Business Process Management (BPM) solution tailored to assist organizations in visualizing, refining, and automating their workflows. By integrating sophisticated modeling, simulation, and collaborative features, Innoslate empowers companies to improve efficiency, cut costs, and ensure their processes align with overarching strategic objectives. Detailed Process Mapping: Utilize BPMN-compliant tools to construct intricate diagrams and workflows that help pinpoint inefficiencies within processes. AI-Driven Enhancement: Harness the power of artificial intelligence to scrutinize workflows, suggest modifications, and automate mundane tasks, leading to more effective resource management. Collaborative Real-Time Engagement: Promote teamwork across various departments through a cloud-based system that keeps all stakeholders connected and informed. Performance Testing and Analysis: Conduct evaluations of processes using discrete event and Monte Carlo simulations to assess efficiency, identify potential bottlenecks, and address risks prior to execution.

Access Controls / Permissions Yes 
Alerts / Notifications Yes 
Business Process Automation No 
Business Rules Management Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Process Change Tracking Yes 
Process Mapping Yes 
Process Modeling & Design Yes 
Visual Workflow Management Yes 

Enterprise Architecture

Innoslate serves as an advanced platform for Enterprise Architecture (EA), equipping organizations with the essential tools to construct, assess, and enhance their systems, processes, and strategies. By incorporating modeling, simulation, and collaborative features, Innoslate empowers enterprises to remain adaptable, cohesive, and prepared for the future. Extensive Modeling Capabilities: Utilize integrated frameworks and resources such as DoDAF and UAF to articulate your organization’s architecture in detail. Holistic Analysis: Assess the interrelations of systems, pinpoint potential risks, and explore "what-if" scenarios for more informed strategic planning. Alignment with Organizational Objectives: Guarantee that IT and operational frameworks are in sync with the organization's goals through a traceable and objective-focused architectural design. Stakeholder Collaboration: Promote real-time cooperation among architects, managers, and various stakeholders to enhance project outcomes. Lifecycle Integration: Effortlessly connect enterprise architecture to requirements, workflows, and projects for a streamlined approach.

Application Portfolio Management Yes 
Architecture Governance Yes 
Capability Mapping Yes 
Diagramming Yes 
Idea Management Yes 
Modeling & Simulation Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Risk Assessment Yes 
Transformation Roadmapping Yes 
Version Control Yes 

Requirements Management

Innoslate is a robust platform tailored to streamline and improve Requirements Management, laying a strong groundwork for your projects. It facilitates the capture, analysis, and traceability of requirements throughout their lifecycle, equipping you with the necessary tools to navigate complexity, mitigate risks, and achieve successful outcomes. - **Requirements Capture and Analysis**: Seamlessly gather, organize, and evaluate requirements to ensure they meet the expectations of stakeholders and align with project objectives. - **Collaborative Features**: Foster teamwork by providing a unified repository for requirements and associated documents, allowing for real-time collaboration. - **Lifecycle Traceability**: Ensure complete traceability among requirements, design, testing, and verification stages, minimizing the chances of oversight. - **AI-Powered Quality Assurance**: Leverage integrated AI capabilities to assess requirements for clarity, consistency, and thoroughness, thereby decreasing the likelihood of errors and the need for revisions. - **Model and Simulation Integration**: Directly connect requirements to system models for enhanced clarity and alignment.

Automated Functional Sizing No 
Automated Requirements QA Yes 
Automated Test Generation No 
Automated Use Case Modeling No 
Change Management Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
History Tracking Yes 
Prioritization Yes 
Reporting Yes 
Status Reporting Yes 
Status Tracking Yes 
Summary Reports Yes 
Task Management Yes 
To-Do List Yes 
Traceability Yes 
User Defined Attributes Yes 

Simulation

Enhanced Simulation for Superior Decision-Making Innoslate provides an innovative simulation feature that empowers organizations to effectively model, analyze, and enhance intricate systems, processes, and workflows. From validating system performance to pinpointing bottlenecks and examining "what-if" scenarios, Innoslate equips users with the necessary insights for informed, data-driven decision-making. Comprehensive Process Simulation: Visualize and simulate operations, workflows, and system interactions to forecast results and discover areas for enhancement. Discrete Event and Monte Carlo Simulations: Conduct in-depth performance assessments of systems under diverse conditions, addressing uncertainties and variations. Requirement and Model Traceability: Connect simulations directly to system requirements and models to ensure traceability and alignment with project objectives. AI-Powered Optimization: Utilize artificial intelligence to streamline simulations, reveal hidden inefficiencies, and boost overall system performance.

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling Yes 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling Yes 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling Yes 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation Yes 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

Systems Engineering & MBSE

Innoslate serves as an all-encompassing platform designed for Systems Engineering, effectively incorporating Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to facilitate the entire lifecycle of intricate systems. From initial ideas to eventual retirement, Innoslate enables teams to accurately and efficiently create, evaluate, and oversee systems. Holistic System Representation: Employ established frameworks such as SysML, IDEF, DoDAF, and LML to illustrate and articulate system structures and functions. Requirements Cohesion: Directly associate system models with requirements to ensure thorough traceability and alignment with project goals. Lifecycle Management: Oversee each stage of the system lifecycle—including requirements gathering, design, testing, and deployment—within a single cohesive platform. AI-Enhanced Analysis: Utilize artificial intelligence to scrutinize models, pinpoint deficiencies, and recommend enhancements for improved system efficacy. Simulation and Verification: Experiment with system behaviors and processes through integrated tools, which include discrete event and Monte Carlo simulations.

Workflow Management

Innoslate provides a comprehensive Workflow Management solution that assists businesses in crafting, tracking, and enhancing workflows to maximize efficiency and productivity. Featuring a user-friendly interface and robust functionalities, Innoslate allows you to visualize operations, automate repetitive tasks, and facilitate teamwork—all within a single cohesive platform. User-Friendly Workflow Creation: Utilize intuitive drag-and-drop functionality to develop and adjust workflows that align with your organizational objectives. Automated Task Management: Streamline routine tasks to minimize manual workload, allowing your team to concentrate on more critical projects. Live Performance Tracking: Monitor progress, pinpoint obstacles, and tackle delays with immediate insights into workflow effectiveness. Workflow Simulation and Analysis: Leverage integrated simulation features to evaluate workflows, uncover potential challenges, and fine-tune processes before they go live. Integrated Team Collaboration: Foster effective communication with stakeholders on a unified platform.

Access Controls/Permissions Yes 
Approval Process Control Yes 
Business Process Automation No 
Calendar Management Yes 
Compliance Tracking Yes 
Configurable Workflow Yes 
Customizable Dashboard Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Forms Management No 
Graphical Workflow Editor Yes 
Mobile Access No 
No-Code No 
Task Management Yes 
Third Party Integrations No 
Workflow Configuration Yes 

Product Features

Change Management

Approval Workflow Yes 
Audit Trail No 
Automated Notifications No 
Change Calendar No 
Change Planning Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Prioritization Yes 
Release Management Yes 
Task Management Yes 
Tracking & Reporting No 
Training Management No 

Document Management

Access Controls Yes 
Archiving & Retention Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compliance Tracking Yes 
Document Archiving Yes 
Document Assembly Yes 
Document Capture No 
Document Conversion No 
Document Delivery No 
Document Indexing No 
Document Retention No 
Electronic Signature No 
Email Management No 
File Recovery No 
File Type Conversion No 
Forms Management Yes 
Full Text Search Yes 
Offline Access No 
Optical Character Recognition No 
Print Management No 
Version Control Yes 

Project Management

Agile Methodologies Yes 
Budget Management Yes 
Client Portal Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Cost-to-Completion Tracking Yes 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Gantt Charts Yes 
Idea Management Yes 
Kanban Board No 
Milestone Tracking Yes 
Portfolio Management Yes 
Resource Management Yes 
Time & Expense Tracking Yes 
Traditional Methodologies Yes 

Requirements Management

Automated Functional Sizing No 
Automated Requirements QA No 
Automated Test Generation No 
Automated Use Case Modeling No 
Change Management Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
History Tracking Yes 
Prioritization Yes 
Reporting Yes 
Status Reporting Yes 
Status Tracking Yes 
Summary Reports Yes 
Task Management Yes 
To-Do List Yes 
Traceability Yes 
User Defined Attributes Yes 

Resource Management

Capacity Management Yes 
Data Visualization No 
Demand Forecasting No 
Drag & Drop No 
Employee Scheduling No 
Filtered Search No 
Resource Allocation Yes 
Skills Tracking No 
Utilization Management Yes 

Risk Management

Alerts/Notifications No 
Auditing No 
Business Process Control No 
Compliance Management Yes 
Corrective Actions (CAPA) No 
Dashboard Yes 
Exceptions Management No 
IT Risk Management Yes 
Internal Controls Management No 
Legal Risk Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Operational Risk Management Yes 
Predictive Analytics No 
Reputation Risk Management No 
Response Management No 
Risk Assessment Yes 

Test Management

Automation Integration No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Pass/Fail Results Tabulation No 
Reporting / Analytics Yes 
Requirements Management Yes 
Test Scheduling No 
Test Tracking Yes 
Time/Budget Tracking Yes 

Workflow Management

Access Controls/Permissions Yes 
Approval Process Control Yes 
Business Process Automation No 
Calendar Management No 
Compliance Tracking Yes 
Configurable Workflow Yes 
Customizable Dashboard Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Forms Management Yes 
Graphical Workflow Editor No 
Mobile Access No 
No-Code No 
Task Management Yes 
Third Party Integrations No 
Workflow Configuration Yes 

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