The Covid-19 pandemic is making organisations scramble to really adapt the manner in which they work. Currently, the ability of the low-code approach with the aim to reduce the time-to-market (TTM) for app development, specifically to address Covid-19 requirements, is a particular trend and one that is coming into its own. Building new apps using traditional development methods in comparison with TTM and there is a clear winner. The deciding factor? Time.
Working Hard to Unify a Nation
In a new report by Netcall, the customer experience software specialist has identified collaboration examples that have been able reduce TTM. It was only this week that UCL and the Mercedes F1 team have worked together on a new CPAP device that can assist in treating mass COVID-19 patients without them needing the aid of a ventilator. The result of this is that it then frees up the crunch medical equipment for the most seriously ill, to help save lives. Additional examples are incredible new designs for ventilators and organisations such as O’Neills and Dyson restructuring their manufacturing lines to make PPE and equipment for front-line NHS staff.
How Platforms in Low-code App Development Can Help
With a sole purpose to accelerate app delivery and reduce the time-to-market, organisations have been using this approach to compete with more ferocity in reducing costs and delivering high quality customer experience (CX) through new apps. Examples of some fantastic new apps that work to address COVID-19 requirements and deliver them quickly are:
Paul Brewer at Adur & Worthing Council has launched a Volunteer Coordination App designed to connect volunteers to people who need help
Kevin Rowe at Croydon Council has made us aware of a Business Grants App to help businesses access the support that’s been put in place for them through the crisis