When it comes to information technology, the possibilities are endless. There’s Biometrics, Low-code, and No-code, and there’s also Assistive operations. But which of these is going to make the most impact on society? The answers to these questions will be a little more difficult to predict.
Low-code
The low-code market will continue to grow as SaaS adoption increases, vendors’ platforms are adopted more widely, and process automation tooling becomes more sophisticated. In the past, organizations had two options for getting business software: they could purchase a packaged application from a vendor or lease SaaS from a provider, or they could develop their own custom application from scratch. While this option would usually take longer, it would be more customized to an enterprise’s specific needs.
The use of low-code applications has the potential to replace legacy systems and help mitigate supply-chain issues. A recent survey revealed that one-third of respondents were frustrated with legacy systems, and a third said that they needed to see proof that low-code would integrate into their existing systems. While many are skeptical about the ease of use, the majority of respondents have already deployed low-code to address transportation and logistics problems.
No-code
No-code technologies are enabling the creation of software and applications that are not possible to create with traditional software development techniques. They allow people to use visual interfaces and point and click, rather than coding. They are also democratizing the creation of software, allowing people to create products and services without having a four-year computer science degree or extensive training.
No-code platforms are becoming increasingly popular, and they are being adopted by major industries like manufacturing and financial services. These emerging technologies are providing significant advantages to organizations, but there are still many challenges associated with adopting them. To overcome these challenges and reap the full benefits of no-code platforms, organizations must focus on five critical areas.
Assistive operations
Assistive operations in information technology refer to technologies designed to improve the functional ability of people with disabilities. These technologies are often no different from those used by people without disabilities, and some are only slightly modified. Classifying technology as “assistive” often leads to special funding for these types of programs.
Often, assistive technology systems include both hard and soft technologies. Hard technologies include devices and software, while soft technologies include training and concept formation. Generally, the hard technologies are not effective without the help of soft technologies. This is because they require human knowledge.
Cloud-first architecture
Cloud computing provides the ability to access applications from a provider via a thin client interface. This interface can be a web browser or a program. The consumer does not need to manage the underlying infrastructure of the cloud, although it may manage limited user-specific application configuration settings.
Cloud-first architecture has many benefits, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every business. For example, if your company wants to offer a unified communications and collaboration solution, cloud-based solutions may not be right for you. In addition, this type of architecture requires only a limited set of services and may not be suitable for small companies that want to scale up.
