Free Webinar
The power of low code and its contribution to the digital transformation of the workplace: An IITPSA Western Cape Chapter Event, 9 December 2021
“Development is not only for developers”. A low-code development platform (LCDP) is a programming environment that enables the creation of application software by business users, and not only those with formal programming skills. This is achieved through a graphical user interface rather than conventional hand-coded computer programming.
A user can develop a fully functional application with little or no code. Low-code development applications can eliminate the need for conventional hand coding, allowing business applications to be developed and delivered in a more timeous matter. It can reduce the upfront costs associated with setup, preparation, implementation, and maintenance.
The low code revolution comes from the big change in the working environment and especially in enterprise application development. In 2020 the average workforce was 35% millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) and by 2025 it will be approximately 75% (Source: Microsoft). Millennials are typically accustomed to using AI enabled devices as part of their daily lives.
Companies need to make sure that these expectations are met by having digital, AI enabled and mobile first devices or systems because this digital native workforce will not be satisfied with traditional static, slow, long business process and applications with 100 clicks.
Industries across all platforms are adapting to the needs of the digital age. There has been an increase in the recruiting and hiring of developers in platforms like finance by 42%, agriculture by 65%, energy by 51%, consumer goods by 41%, and wellness by 76% (source: LinkedIn). In the global automotive industry there has been an increase of 35% more developers hired than mechanical engineers. This is an indication of how industries are adapting to the rapid change.
Presenters
IITPSA (Pearl Pasi)
Webinar Host
Nashwin Shannick Kiewitz
Information Systems Officer, Eskom. Nashwin holds a degree in Computer Systems Engineering, National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and works at Eskom. His role varies from business enablement duties where critical and design-thinking skills are applied to perform advanced analytics to geographical spatial analysis and electrical schematic drawings. .This year Nashwin moved to the Eskom Business Improvement Department at head office where he develops business key performance measures, business process documentation, Business Process Applications and Design Business Process Automation using systems. Nashwin was invited to be a guest speaker at the annual Microsoft Business Application Summit 2021. He won a national Eskom award for Innovation 2021, and was nominated for an Accenture Rising Star award.
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