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With an ongoing shortage of software developer and data science talent globally, companies are scrambling to reduce the strain and demands on IT departments with limited resources. low-code/no-code technology helps bridge this IT gap by automating processes without taxing the IT department.
Pushing Digital Transformation
New research from Boston-based Creatio, which develops a low-code platform for process management and CRM, appears to indicate that organizations are using low-code/no-code to push their digital transformation initiatives forward. In fact, according to Creatioâs first State of Low-Code/No-Code Report low-code tools enable business users develop agile process improvements and innovations over time.
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Low-code development platforms have major implications for the digital workplace. The platforms are seeing an uptick in interest driven by an increased demand for software solutions, a shortage of skilled developers and by the restrictions forced by the last year of working from home.
Low-code takes a visual approach to software development, abstracting and automating every step of the application lifecycle to allow employees with little to no software developing experience to rapidly create a variety of software solutions.
Analyst Firms Are Bullish on Low-Code Outlook
In a recent advisory paper, KPMG stated it sees low-code as the future of application development and automation. Low-code platforms, the paper reads, can dramatically speed creation of sophisticated enterprise-class applications that incorporate complex business logic, automate workflow and case management activities as well as integrate with existing information systems. Mov