Is cloud BPM right for me?
Deploying Appian for cloud BPM is appropriate for:
- Small and medium sized organizations that want to make use of the power of business process management can begin realizing ROI immediately because there are no significant up-front investments and minimal startup costs
- Larger organizations can instantly begin process discovery and documentation, create business performance dashboards and collaborate across geographic boundaries to create core-functional process pilots without incurring the typical costs and delays associated with infrastructure hardware and enterprise software license procurements
- Appian partners and independent developers can use Appian to create applications for resale in both vertical and horizontal markets
Should I choose a cloud or on-premise BPM deployment?
Cloud BPM with Appian delivers powerful benefits that exceed those of an on-premise BPM deployment in the areas of:
- Reduced project risk by minimizing up-front capital investment in hardware and software
- Increased freedom to focus on core business with scarce IT resources
- Elimination of on-going fees for software maintenance and systems operation and operating systems
Appian customers enjoy the freedom to migrate their cloud and on-premise BPM deployments because Appian's cloud BPM is built on the same code base as the on-premise Appian suite.
Why not just model my processes in the cloud?
Process modeling is only one aspect of a process improvement initiative. To truly reap the benefits of a process-centric focus, process models must be actionable within a process engine. Appian delivers the full featured capabilities of the Appian BPM Suite (with integrated process, analytics, content, and collaboration) via an on-demand delivery method.
Is Appian cloud BPM reliable and secure?
Yes. Appian's cloud BPM platform provides a highly reliable and secure platform for your organization to build and manage your enterprise processes. Appian can provide a 99.5% uptime guarantee, SAS-70 Type 2 compliance, SSL encryption of all data, and SAML integration for secure single sign-on with your current enterprise identity management.
What are the certified web browsers for Appian?
Appian is certified on the following web browsers:
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
Please note the Appian Process Modeler is only certified for use with Internet Explorer.
How do I get started with cloud BPM?
Getting started is easy. Simply sign up for a free 30-day trial of Appian, take advantage of our personalized and online training, and begin exploring the only complete BPM Suite environment available in the cloud.
