subtitel Streamlining systems with low- code no-code What is no-code and how is it used to streamline systems? The problem of decentralized information. 4 What is no-code? 5 How does no-code work? 6 What are the advantages of no-code? 7 How can no-code be applied? 9 How can no-code replace Excel sheets? 10 Table of contents Introduction What is no-code and how is it used to streamline systems? Important information is still stored locally at many companies. Excel files are often stored on only one computer. If the owner of the documents is out of the office, no one has access to data. Different versions of files roam and spreadsheets are full of errors. Recognizable? Many companies are still working this way! It is a lot easier, safer and more efficient to store all information on a central platform, that can be used by anyone within the organization. At fizor. we believe that no- code is the most efficient solution to deal with the whole Excel situation once and for all. What is no-code and how is it used to streamline systems? In this whitepaper we discuss what no-code is and how it can be used to store information centrally. 3 The problem of decentralized information If a company does not store important data in a central location, it can face enormous risks. However, most companies still store crucial information in Excel sheets. The problem is that often only a maximum of 80% of a company's unique working method fits into the standard software package. This means that employees must find all kinds of ways to process information themselves. Excel is the easiest solution. For example, data is extracted from SAP or Oracle and transformed into management information with all kinds of self-written formulas in Excel. The makers often have no background in digital information processing. Not surprisingly, these spreadsheets are full of errors and assumptions. Another problem of Excel is that the documents can only be used or modified by few people. Chances are copies will wander, so no one knows which version is the right one. The decentralized data leads to misinformation and decisions that pose enormous risks for companies. It is much more efficient and above safer to store all information on a central platform that can be used by everyone within the organization. No-code offers a suitable solution. 4 "No-code platforms do not replace the existing IT department. The addition of no-code platforms is that they expand the existing IT team and improve cooperation between the business and IT" What is no-code? No-code is a form of Rapid Application Development (RAD). No-code platforms enable application development without that programming is required. Instead of coding, these platforms allow users the option of visual modeling. This allows users to drag and drop components into logical series to develop functional applications. The developer does not need to have any knowledge of code with no- code. No-code offers a platform to Citizen Developers, non-ITers who develop applications to convert ideas into simple and effective solutions. With the no-code platform, users can easily and quickly build working prototypes. This significantly shortens the time to market for applications. Depending on the platform, an application can be developed up to 8 to 10 times faster. 5 How does no-code work? Visualize workflows Simple processes to complex business logic are visualized. Parts are visually modeled, allowing for immediate testing. Set up data models A data model can be set up in a few steps, without the need for knowledge of databases. Mutual data connections are easy and visual and with the predefined types you always store the correct and validated data. Both complex logic and look & feel The possibilities of no-code are enormous, so complex functionalities can be built. If there is not yet a building block for specific wishes, these can be custom written and integrated with the building blocks. No-code ensures that non-IT people can easily develop applications themselves. Below we explain how no-code works and what the main features are: Create applications without writing lines of code No-code software allows applications to be developed without the need for code knowledge. Applications can be easily put together by anyone within an organization using virtual building blocks. Use of ready-made modules Ready-made "Drag & Drop" modules ensure that an application is put together according to the user's wishes within a short time. The functionalities can also be reused for other applications, saving time and effort. 6 The advantages of no-code Works with Design Thinking and Agile methods Instead of one large IT project that poses risks and does not guarantee ROI, no-code platforms are used to test solutions on a small scale, analyze results and adjust the course until the product is finished. This way of working fits within methods such as Design Thinking and Agile working. Modernizes existing IT systems Instead of setting up a new digital infrastructure, existing IT systems can be modernized. No-code applications are linked to existing legacy systems, making software easy to build and adapt. Multi device & cross platform Applications can be developed directly in the Cloud with visual building blocks. A flexible user interface ensures that the applications are built directly multi device & cross platform. Digital transformation and large IT projects are made even easier with the help of no-code platforms. Because applications can be developed quickly, companies are able to experiment with solutions and further develop their strategy. Makes IT accessible and tangible for many organizations Organizations no longer have to hire expert IT teams that cost a lot of money. Employees without knowledge of code can use a no- code platform to quickly and easily convert their ideas into a prototype and test them. I nnovation from the business rather than from IT Implementing no-code is a small step that has major consequences for an organization. When using no-code platforms, most of the time is spent describing business processes, while modeling is done quickly. It is no longer the IT team that offers solutions, but the business itself. 7 Accelerates internal business processes (8 to 10x faster) The use of a no-code platform can accelerate application development and internal business processes. A no-code application solves workers' immediate problems, which can be quickly tested with prototypes. Internal business processes can be addressed and improved. Standard tool, tailor-made solution A no-code platform has been developed with a graphical interface with a "drag & drop" functionality, so it is possible to build a tailor-made solution using standard blocks. The software adapts completely to your business, instead of the other way around. Increases process efficiency Many unnecessary tasks can be automated using an application. No-code applications allow organizations to automate and streamline manual tasks. By improving the workflow, efficiency is increased. Improving service to customers Customers are central to digital transformation. No-code platforms allow organizations to build applications to improve customer contact and the customer experience, for example through customer portals. The customer relationship is strengthened many times and the service optimized. With many possibilities that no-code platforms offer, direct solutions for business problems can be found. Organizations save time, money and effort 8 How can no-code be applied? With no-code a number of applications are possible, including: · Timesheets · Data dashboards · Order intake · Ticket systems · Webshops · Process automation · System integration · Web portals · Project administrations · Risk inventory · CRM systems · ERP systems · Field service support · IoT · Legacy migration No-code is used for both small business applications with limited functionality and large-scale IT projects. The no-code platform can be used in any sector and for any organization. No-code supports digital transformation in an accessible way. For employees within an organization, no-code software can help streamline the workflow and simplify manual processes. Also many applications towards the customer ensure that their satisfaction will increase. 9 How does no-code replace Excel sheets? As described above, no-code has many applications. For employees, no-code software can help improve the workflow and simplify manual processes. These no-code solutions can be developed by the employees in response to problems that they run into or the no-code solutions can be offered by the department to support employees. In this this way, Excel becomes redundant. Data stored locally The Excel problem is that it can only optimal be used by the creator, because others do not know how the document is set up or created. This information will be lost without the creator. With no-code, this is not a problem anymore, because the information is standardized and everyone must follow the same rules. In addition, you do not have to be a data expert to read the information. Tools developed by means of no-code are more user-friendly than Excel. Information is up-to-date Excel files can be copied and stored at different locations. They can even be deleted by accident or there are often a lot of different versions of the file. With no-code tools this problem does not exist. The data is stored in the Cloud. Anyone who has access to the data can access the files at any time and from anywhere. When an update is made, every user sees the updated version. Errors can be fixed and versions can be restored. 10 Everyone can develop By means of no-code, teams can create their own solutions on developing challenges and optimising their daily activities and do not need the IT department. For Citizen Developers it is easy to build business apps and tools. Think about tools for safe data access for the entire team, working together without any problems, perform tasks more efficiently and easily draw up and share reports. Also on new ideas and wishes of customers can be responded when apps and tools can be customized real-time. Meet the GDPR-law Excel files are easy to share and a lot of people within an organization can have access to it. This means that everyone can see sensitive data of users and customers. No-code platforms are a lot safer than Excel sheets and comply with the GDPR-law. Access to data, document and workflow can be granted per employee. Only the designated persons will have access to this data. Interested? Find out how the fizor. approach to application development can truly monetize your business opportunities. 11 hi@fizor.io +31 20 516 0221 Book a free 30-minute strategy call with one of our consultants!