The ability to improve operations
Ultimately, enterprise web applications must demonstrably improve a business’s way of doing things. EASA software does just this, consolidating data from sources like Excel, ERP systems and databases into a tailored, fit-for-purpose web apps available over a company’s network, or in the cloud. Using and sharing Excel spreadsheets for collaborative purposes can cause version confusion, with people accessing different copies of the same document without knowing which has the most up-to-date information. Furthermore, opening files locally isn’t always reliable if users have incorrect security settings or software versions. EASA eradicates all of the above issues, improving processes that in the past were supported by Excel.
Security
Enterprise web applications can also help keep company data secure; again, EASA can help in this regard. This is achieved running Excel as a “back-end” process (or service), operating as the logic engine of a web app. As a result, users no longer directly edit an original spreadsheet on their local desktop. Instead, they can edit only the input data through the enterprise web application.
This helps to prevent intellectual property exposure; individuals no longer need to send files to each other through insecure methods like email. EASA also enables companies to implement access control for the app itself, requiring a user to authenticate themselves before they can use it, thus helping to prevent outsiders from accessing the app and the intellectual property embedded in the underlying spreadsheet. EASA can also be configured with existing authentication and single sign-on (SSO) solutions like Active Directory (AD), LDAP, SAML and SiteMinder. Administrators can also control what information is shared with users, as well as which apps they can see and use.
Scalability
As businesses grow, they require enterprise web applications that can scale up with them. There must be a way to integrate new business processes quickly and cost-effectively. EASA is both scalable and compatible (via APIs) with many other technologies, from databases such as SQL and Oracle, to other enterprise software such as ERP, PLM and CRM. Finally, EASA is frequently used to modernize in-house and legacy applications.
Low-code development
Low-code development (otherwise known as “citizen” or “self-service” development) usually employs a more visual approach compared to conventional programming, making it possible for those with no programming skills to develop their own apps. This has numerous benefits, such as speeding up the delivery process, freeing up developer time, saving money, and giving businesses the ability to create and modify apps that precisely meet requirements. Many enterprise web applications now offer a low-code environment with which “citizen developers” can build, enhance, and maintain apps. EASA is no exception, and is in fact unique among low code platforms in its ability to leverage the enormous pool of knowledge that exists around Excel.
