Implementing automation-based workflow management models is faster and more cost-effective by adopting software BPM as a platform as a Service. To simplify, you will no longer need to install a new component on your business systems and, as a result, there will be a greater cost cut compared to a traditional on-premise solution. Having a platform in the cloud thus provides several benefits: efficiency increases, operational costs are reduced, and workflow becomes faster and easier to manage.
BPM software, the disadvantages of a traditional approach
A business process management software enables optimization of internal and external processes, making them simpler and faster-this is what happens by resorting to automation of multiple steps, a condition usually made possible by artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications, particularly machine learning and natural language processing models.
However, while one is more aware of the benefits of these solutions, it is worth noting how useful it is to be able to take advantage of them without having to install software on one's business systems or having to adapt the hardware one has. In fact, this condition would entail several disadvantages, including:
- The costs associated with in-house installation and configuration;
- the need for specialized IT staff to be in charge of implementation and maintenance, resulting in difficulties in finding the right people for the role and the right work tools, and in setting up appropriate budget items;
- The possible creation of ad hoc training paths for practitioners who will work with the program;
- possible problems from a legal point of view, starting with data security.
It seems clear, then, the amount of expense and time that must be devoted to the preliminary phases, in addition to the risks in terms of regulatory compliance, security and proper infrastructure management: the latter, if not carried out properly, can lead to the occurrence of failures that have repercussions on business continuity and corporate reputation. All of this, including the most serious scenarios, can be avoided with an as a Service approach.
BPM software, how the as a Service model works
Implement models of business process management is much faster, safer and more effective by taking advantage of an as a Service platform. In this way, the management of the IT architecture will be the responsibility of the relevant service provider: the company that purchases the service will be able to conveniently access the platform on the cloud and use the business applications within it, built according to the needs of the organization. The installation and configuration phases are totally overcome, because it will be possible to access the platform via the web without having to perform any other actions, starting to operate right away.
Everything about the structure behind the platform will be the provider's burden-from cyber security, privacy, and maintenance over time, to the prevention and rapid resolution of any problems that arise.
The features of a cloud architecture allow for additional benefits, such as scalability: the structure easily adapts to the changing needs of the organization because it can quickly handle even major changes in roles, activities, assignments and workflows. All this also results incost and process optimization: in fact, the fee will be truly commensurate with the actual use of the platform.
In addition, the extreme flexibility of the architecture allows for maximum customization of the business applications to be created, so that almost "tailor-made" solutions can be created , tailored to one's needs. Even better if the platform is no-code, that is, if it allows the creation of new applications even without knowledge of programming languages. In this way, it will be possible to redesign the business workflows with the "language of business" without any special technical knowledge and, above all, from a process perspective.
