INTERVIEW
who in turn constructed a range of new applications that serves all the various functions of the organization . First Low-Code accelerates development , then it opens up development for non-developers .”
From an exterior perspective it appears that Appian has maneuvered into a position to create an even greater impact over the coming years . Calkins goes as far to underpin this vista . “ There has never been so much demand for unique software on a global basis – every company needs to be a software company . However , the supply of developers is decidedly static . Hence existing development teams need to be more productive , as organizations need more code . Additionally , once an application is
Case Management Incident completed , time is rarely allocated for revisions and changes . Most custommade software is therefore out of date , and is incredibly difficult to maintain . Appian addresses this problem by greatly empowering the developer , allowing them to modify applications .”
Going public Appian ’ s achievement is most visible in the company ’ s recent decision to become an IPO . Calkins revealed that this was about more than simple business funding . “ We felt that we had a better offering than our competitors and we needed people to hear about it – and we wanted to prove that our idea is valuable . Appian reached this point a few years ago and had major case studies that demonstrate our success . What we then required was more attention and new level of publicity , which was the main objective of the IPO . And our stock ’ s performance is a reflection that this market ’ s time has come and our company is in the right place to answer this .”
And finally , when it comes to future goals , Calkins ’ aspirations are honest and characteristically forthright . “ We want to maintain our high levels of customer satisfaction ,
14 December 2017