The power of Low-Code as part of your Digital Transformation journey

As we approach the end of 2023, you may be thinking about the future and the role that technology can play for you and your business as you embark on your digital transformation journey.

Digital transformation is expected to be the top strategic priority for businesses of all shapes and size yet organisations find it challenging, largely due to the digital skill gap, budget, and resource.

Meritec are well place to support our customers on this journey as we hold their hand as a trusted partner, using our 27 years experience working in both the public and private sector arenas. But the key to all this is the technology and our proprietary low-code solutions which put a tick in the box next to many of the pain points!

But what is a low-code?

You wont be able to go too far without code playing a key role in your future business, however, it doesn't need to cost the earth and you won't need to go to night school to retrain!

low-code provides tools that enable people with minimal training and coding skills to create and configure applications and workflows themselves using pre-built templates and programming. These features make low-code useful for a business that needs to streamline their processes and ultimately join the dots between current systems creating greater efficiency and automation.

The below provides a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of a low-code solution and the considerations when choosing both low-code tools and a low-code partner such as Meritec Ltd.

Benefits of Low-Code:

1. Acceleration of Application Development:Forrester Research suggests that low-code can speed up application development by 10 to 20 times compared to traditional coding methods. This acceleration is crucial in competitive markets, reducing time to market for products and services and ultimately giving a better ROI with a greater impact.
2. Cost Savings:Organisations utilising low-code can achieve cost savings of up to 90 percent in application development and maintenance when compared to other methods. Overall cost reduction in building, supporting, and owning apps is estimated to be between 10-40 percent.
3. Empowering Citizen Developers:Low-code platforms empower business users or citizen developers to create applications without extensive coding skills, reducing the dependency on skilled developers, whilst also getting more for less! If your team have basic excel logic then its likely they would be a great low-code configurator!
4. Increased Productivity:Over 50 percent of medium to large enterprises are using low-code platforms to enhance operational efficiency and increase productivity, according to Gartner. Whilst KPMG's survey in 2022 indicated significant increases in process efficiency (44 percent) and employee productivity (39 percent).

What to Look for in Low-Code Tools:

1. Ease of Use:User-friendly interface, drag-and-drop functionality, pre-built templates, and robust integration options are crucial for rapid application development.
2. Applicability & Customisability:The platform should be customisable to meet specific business needs, with considerations for scalability and integration capabilities.
3. Reporting and Analytics:Tools for generating reports and analysing application performance and user behaviour are essential for continuous improvement.
4. Cloud Hosting Options:Look for flexibility in hosting options—on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments—to support the evolving nature of your work.

What to Look for in a Low-Code Partner:

Its incredibly important that before you jump in with both feet, you do your research and work with a trusted partner who understands your business and can demonstrate the experience to take you to the next level.

The below are just a few considerations to help you achieve your desired outcome....

1. Expertise:Seek a partner with a proven track record of successful implementations, working across different sectors. Their commitment to innovation, and understanding of merging trends whilst also making sure their solutions are relevant is vital.
2. Support & Training:Adequate support, troubleshooting, training, and regular updates are essential for a smooth implementation process and you should seek a partner, rather than a supplier! They should be working hand in hand to create a solid foundation before giving you the tools and training!
3. Security & Compliance:Ensure that your partner adheres to industry security best practices and your organisation’s compliance requirements, They should be transparent in their approach and be backed up by industry certification to the highest level.

In conclusion, embracing low-code solutions with the right tools and partner can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce costs and empower your business as you embark on your digital transformation journey.

If you wish to discuss any of the above further or to book in for a no obligation discovery session get in touch with the team at Meritec who would love to help.