Appian takes big steps in further unlocking low-code
Appian has been overtly profiling itself as a low-code player for several years now, even though it has a fundamentally different approach than many other low-code players we know. In addition to low-code, Appian's platform also deals with things like RPA, BPM, AI and API integration. Traditionally...
UiPath Platform 21.4 promises even more and better automation
Automation in itself is nothing new. It has been around ever since the invention of machines that work for us. The scale at which we can automate is always increasing, though. The updates UiPath announced today for its platform are clear evidence of this. We'll walk through some of the main update...
Build apps faster by reducing the need to code
New applications for the business must be delivered quickly. IT teams are under enormous pressure to deliver it faster with fewer resources. Low-code can be the answer: a platform that simplifies development and enables application deployment in a short period of time.
In the past, building a cr...
Hyperautomation is changing business: what are the benefits?
The COVID-19 pandemic set the spark for the next phase of the enterprise software revolution. Businesses realised that change was a matter of survival. Every corporate relationship depended on an agile response to the crisis: customers and regulators demanded new behaviors, while employees needed a...
Anyone can automate with MuleSoft Composer for Salesforce
With MuleSoft Composer for Salesforce, the CRM company wants to convey that anyone can automate a business process. With MuleSoft Composer, Salesforce brings the ability to automate to the normal business user (citizen developer) without technical knowledge.
We spoke with Shaun Clowes, SVP Produ...
ServiceNow fully enters low-code market with App Engine Studio
Today ServiceNow announced a new version of its platform named Quebec. It includes a whole list of new features and extensions, but the most important is the App Engine Studio. With this, ServiceNow is now fully entering the low-code market.
ServiceNow introduces a new version about every six mo...
Autonomous AgBot makes farmers more efficient and sustainable
We come across all kinds of interesting projects around automation and digitalization during the year. As far as we are concerned, the autonomous tractor developed by the Dutch company AgXeed is certainly one of them. This vehicle should allow farmers to work more efficiently and sustainably. We sp...
Software testing: nobody questions the need, but it’s not done enough
Many companies develop their own software, whether it's a standalone application, an extension to their ERP suite, a mobile app to improve customer experience or something even simpler like the company website. Testing these new applications is done way too little, even though it's vital.
There ...
Mendix World focusses on All-in-One low code and the Data Hub
Today, Mendix World kicked off, a virtual event by Mendix, to replace their physical event. During Mendix World, they presented Mendix 9, but more importantly, the vision around all-in-one low code and the new Data Hub was outlined.
According to Mendix's CTO, Johan den Haan, Mendix is fully comm...
ServiceNow focuses on iPaaS with IntegrationHub and Flow Designer
The ServiceNow platform is growing each year and the company's focus is becoming ever wider. During Knowledge 2020, ServiceNow's digital event, we noticed how much attention was paid to the IntegrationHub and Flow Designer.
The market for integration platforms is growing rapidly. More and more c...
Appian continues to specialize in low-code automation and adds RPA
Appian wants to become the absolute leader in workflow automation using low-code, and if possible no-code. No matter what kind of business processes, Appian will automate them. At least that's the vision the company wants to spread. We spoke to Michael Beckley, Appian's CTO.
It's been over a yea...
AWS emphasises the importance of a Well Architected Framework
Just like any other company, AWS held his virtual conference. At this virtual conference, CTO Werner Vogels had the most compelling story. He stresses the importance of a good foundation when developing applications. You can only innovate and develop quickly on a well-designed foundation.
Many d...