The document discusses SDSC's Workflows for Data Science Center of Excellence (WorDS) and its role in developing workflow automation software. WorDS, led by Ilkay Altintas, is pioneering the field of workflow automation software, which is needed to orchestrate complex data analysis pipelines involving multiple software applications and computing platforms. WorDS provides consulting, collaborative development of the Kepler Scientific Workflow System, and workflow application development support for areas including bioinformatics, manufacturing, education, and drug design. Companies implementing big data pipelines are encouraged to collaborate with WorDS.