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Every company has its own way of doing things and this calls for an alternative to one-size-fits-all software. Enterprises need custom applications built to match their unique processes, systems, and goals. Enterprise application development can help companies deliver them.
Enterprise application development is the process of creating custom applications designed to meet the complex needs of large organizations. These applications automate tasks and bring people, systems and data across the business together to create better ways of working and boost productivity.
To tackle complexity
Not every business process follows a linear set of steps. More complex processes with greater levels of variation need custom applications that cannot be bought off the shelf.
To orchestrate operations
Custom applications enable easy integration with existing business systems to ensure visibility and coordination of operations across the entire business.
To outperform competitors
Building unique features into apps allows businesses to gain a competitive edge on others in the market.
To ensure compliance
Bespoke apps allow businesses to implement data governance and security protocols that provide total control over how data is stored, accessed, and protected.
To scale with business growth
Custom applications provide enterprises with the agility needed to adapt to new requirements.
Custom enterprise apps bring benefits such as:
Efficiency gains
Automating manual tasks reduces errors and makes processes more effective. An IDC study found that Bizagi enabled business end-user teams to save 62,800 hours annually.
Better decision-making
Access to real-time data and the ability to gain insights into this enables teams to make, faster, better informed decisions.
Security and compliance
Creating apps from scratch allows businesses to build in compliance and security features that meet their specific requirements.
Improved user experience
Personalized interfaces and workflows created for specific personas based on their roles and responsibilities make daily tasks easier for teams.
Collaboration
Breaks down silos and connects departments to make it easier for teams to share information and collaborate.
Cost savings
Custom apps can save money in license fees and reduce the manual intervention needed in business processes. IDC found that Bizagi customers saw a $3.8 million average annual benefit.
Common barriers to enterprise application development include:
Developers are in short supply
Companies are struggling to hire top tech talent. According to estimates by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, American companies will face a 1.2 million shortfall in developers by 2026. This talent deficit will continue to slow the pace of enterprise application development.
There’s a spiralling IT backlog
App development is also being delayed by a backlog of IT projects. In a report last year, The Economist Intelligence Unit found the average backlog for planned IT projects was between 3-12 months. Delays of this scale leave businesses perpetually on the backfoot, because they’re unable to fully invest in solutions they need right now.
Project requirements are often unclear and changing
Ever-changing requirements are part and parcel of enterprise app development. Projects may need to be adapted (or scrapped) due to a myriad of reasons, from new market demands to regulatory updates. App development can also be hindered if leadership teams are vague about the goal or problem they’re looking to solve.
When shopping around for the best solution for your business consider the following:
Composability
Reusable components allow professional developers and citizen developers to build apps quickly.
Security
Built-in security and governance features ensure data is handled securely and that applications comply with industry regulations and company policies.
Scalability
Enterprise apps need to be capable of handling large volumes of data and users.
Integration
Integrating with other business systems is key to connecting people and information across the organization.
Reporting and analytics
The ability to collect, analyze and visualize data enables organizations to gain insights into operational performance and make data-driven decisions on improvement opportunities.
Enterprises risk getting left behind if they continue to rely on rigid off-the-shelf solutions or fail to create the custom solutions the business needs quickly enough to keep pace with their competition. A low-code platform like Bizagi can make the app development life cycle 4.7x faster by allowing technical and non-technical teams to collaborate on app development, all in one place, enabling them to build and deploy custom enterprise applications that deliver real value for your business, fast.
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