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Appian

An undisputed leader in automating business procedures.

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Appian's AI Process Platform is the most advanced tool available to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex workflows. The world's most innovative enterprises trust Appian to streamline their processes, unify their data, and provide unparalleled customer experiences. By choosing Appian, companies can achieve unparalleled growth while delivering exceptional value to their customers. Don't settle for less - choose Appian and experience the power of true innovation. Appian offers a low-code development environment with a standout differentiator in its native BPM (Business Process Management) capabilities. It empowers users to seamlessly design and automate complex workflows, improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

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Appian

An undisputed leader in automating business procedures.

^{Makers friendliness high}

^{Limited On-demand access}

Note: We are in the process of evaluating platforms based on our Core Criteria, Extended Criteria, and Code AI Criteria. The ratings for these categories will be published soon. Thank you for your patience as we ensure a thorough and accurate assessment.

Core Criteria

Complexity Management

Cost Efficiency

Customization Flexibility

Integration Capability

Interoperability

Legacy Modernization

Scalability

Cloud Vendor Lock-In

Deployment Control

Rapid Prototyping

Feature Extensibility

UI Visual Development

Workflow Automation

Security Features

Time-to-Market

Extended Criteria

Ecosystem Compatibility

hpaPaaS Vendor Neutrality

Development Speed

No-code Database Support

Component Library Support

AI Performance and Usability

AI Customization and Ethics

Platform Support by Agencies or ISVs

Code AI Criteria

Code Quality

Code Performance

Generated Code Customizability

AI-Assisted Debugging

Code Generation Accuracy

Code Efficiency

Code Readability

Error Rate in Generated Code

Code Security

Appian

Features
Unified Design: Appian provides an intuitive interface for developing business applications. It seamlessly integrates data, AI, and process automation across an organization. Intelligent Automation: Appian enables rapid integration with any existing system to promote streamlined operations, AI-based decision making, and process automation. High Productivity: With Appian’s low-code development concept, developers can create more applications in less time, boosting productivity. Full-Stack Automation: Appian's automation capabilities include not only process automation, but also robotic process automation (RPA) and AI, making it a solution for full-stack automation. Security: Appian's low-code platform has high-security standards, ensuring data protection. It maintains industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Scalability: Appian’s low-code platform is highly scalable and can handle tasks of any size and complexity. It is capable of supporting thousands of users and millions of transactions. Cloud and On-Premises Deployment: Appian offers flexibility in deployment. It can be hosted in the cloud or on-premises based on the firm's requirements. Rapid Application Development (RAD): RAD using Appian enables prototyping, iterations, and the delivery of business applications fast, reducing traditional development time. Built-in AI Services: Appian comes with built-in Artificial Intelligence services enabling improved decision-making capabilities. Drag-and-Drop Interface: The platform offers a drag-and-drop interface, cutting down on the necessary coding, making it easy to learn and use. Multi-Experience Development: Appian supports development for various digital experiences including web, mobile, chat, and wearable technologies, improving the user experience. Advanced Data Management: It facilitates ease of data connections and management with databases, web services, excel, and more, ensuring data consistency and visibility. Dynamic Case Management: The platform provides contextual, targeted, and effective management of dynamic business cases.

Features

Unified Design: Appian provides an intuitive interface for developing business applications. It seamlessly integrates data, AI, and process automation across an organization.
Intelligent Automation: Appian enables rapid integration with any existing system to promote streamlined operations, AI-based decision making, and process automation.
High Productivity: With Appian’s low-code development concept, developers can create more applications in less time, boosting productivity.
Full-Stack Automation: Appian's automation capabilities include not only process automation, but also robotic process automation (RPA) and AI, making it a solution for full-stack automation.
Security: Appian's low-code platform has high-security standards, ensuring data protection. It maintains industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Scalability: Appian’s low-code platform is highly scalable and can handle tasks of any size and complexity. It is capable of supporting thousands of users and millions of transactions.
Cloud and On-Premises Deployment: Appian offers flexibility in deployment. It can be hosted in the cloud or on-premises based on the firm's requirements.
Rapid Application Development (RAD): RAD using Appian enables prototyping, iterations, and the delivery of business applications fast, reducing traditional development time.
Built-in AI Services: Appian comes with built-in Artificial Intelligence services enabling improved decision-making capabilities.
Drag-and-Drop Interface: The platform offers a drag-and-drop interface, cutting down on the necessary coding, making it easy to learn and use.
Multi-Experience Development: Appian supports development for various digital experiences including web, mobile, chat, and wearable technologies, improving the user experience.
Advanced Data Management: It facilitates ease of data connections and management with databases, web services, excel, and more, ensuring data consistency and visibility.
Dynamic Case Management: The platform provides contextual, targeted, and effective management of dynamic business cases.

Case studies - (6/17)
#	Customer	Case study
1	Santander
2	Bendigo Bank
3	Aegon
4	S&P Global
5	Astria
6	FDA
7	Bayer
8	Telefonica
9	Univision
10	AON
11	State Street
12	US Army
13	GSK
14	T-Mobile
15	Ryder
16	Aviva
17	USF

High-productivity application Platform as a Service (hpaPaaS)

Appian

An undisputed leader in automating business procedures.

Appian

An undisputed leader in automating business procedures.

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