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Spinoff story

Software With Strong Ties to Space

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Tietronix's TieFlow eProcess software is a paradigm of its successful efforts to transfer technology associated with NASA. Essentially a second-generation workflow system that extends from the founders' work at Johnson, TieFlow is a simple but powerful business process improvement solution. It can automate and simplify any generic or industry-specific work process, helping organizations to transform work inefficiencies and internal operations involving people, paper, and procedures into a streamlined, well-organized, electronic-based process.TieFlow was developed with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) assistance from Johnson. The Space Agency is currently using the software throughout several mission-critical offices, including the Mission Operations Directorate and the Flight Director's Office, for worldwide participation of authorized users in NASA processes. At the Flight Director's Office, TieFlow allows personnel to electronically submit and review changes to the flight rules carried out during missions. Outside of government, Tietronix secured a commercial contract to implement the TieFlow technology into a vertical solution for the health care industry. Tietronix also offers a Virtual Tour software product that provides users with a total immersion experience.""