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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) announced today that it is named a Leader in the new

report, The Forrester Wave(TM): Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2021

(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3389348-1&h=3149066776&u=https%3A%2F%2Fappian.com%2Fresources%2Fresource-center%2Fanalyst-reports%2Fforrester-wave-software-for-digital-process-automation-2021.html%2F%3Futm_source%3Dreferral%26utm_medium%3Dpress-release%26utm_campaign%3Dplatform-2021%26utm_term%3DDPAWave&a=Forrester+Wave%E2%84%A2%3A+Digital+Process+Automation+Software%2C+Q4+2021 ). According to the report, digital process automation (DPA) is rooted in

business process management and systems designed to handle complex long-running

processes. In addition, DPA platforms are increasingly relevant for low-code

development. The 23-criterion evaluation of DPA providers identified the 14

most significant vendors in the market.

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The report states that DPA customers should look for providers that:

    1. can handle the deepest, most sophisticated use cases

    2. can scale out to handle the unique requirements of wide deployments

    3. offer general-use low-code capabilities

Appian received a Leader ranking in the report, which states: "Functionally

Appian has no real weaknesses."  

Appian received the highest scores possible across 11 criteria, including Deep

DPA Support, Security Audits and Certifications, UX Development Tools, Mobile

Application Development Tools, Content Tools, Case Management Support, Document

Automation, and Application Deployment options.

The report also says, "Appian maintains focus on sophisticated processes while

driving the low-code market. Appian was originally known for its strong

business process management (BPM) (predecessor to DPA) offering but turned the

ship toward low-code around the time of its 2017 IPO. Make no mistake; Appian

may go to market strictly as a low-code vendor, but it is still strong in DPA

and DCM and scores high on planned enhancements as it continues to invest

heavily in those areas. Appian has a strong roadmap with the integration of

recently acquired Lana Labs at the top of the list. With Lana Labs, Appian will

be positioned to provide a stack that goes from process insight to automation

execution with DPA, DCM, RPA, and low-code."

The report goes on to state that "Appian excels in mobile development, document

management, and security and is strong across the board in all critical areas

to support sophisticated DPA and DCM (dynamic case management) requirements.

Reference customers indicated they use it for enterprise wide, mission-critical

applications. Appian is very dedicated to a low-code strategy aimed at

technically savvy developers who can learn the platform in a matter of weeks

without a programming background. With this in mind, Appian well suits

organizations that want to pursue a low-code automation strategy..."

"Workflow is the backbone of any enterprise, and the ability to rapidly

optimize and automate workflow is the key to competitive advantage," said

Malcolm Ross, Deputy CTO at Appian. "Our expertise in managing complex business

processes across people, RPA, and AI, combined with our leadership in low-code,

make Appian the ideal choice for fast and high-impact digital process

automation."

View the full report at https://ap.pn/31FgoA3.

To experience the Appian Low-Code Platform for yourself, and to see how easy it

is to become certified, get your free Appian Community Edition environment

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About Appian

Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code

platform. Combining people, technologies, and data in a single workflow, Appian

can help companies maximize their resources and improve business results. Many

of the world's largest organizations use Appian applications to improve

customer experience, achieve operational excellence, and simplify global risk

management and compliance. For more information, visit www.appian.com.

SOURCE  Appian

CONTACT: Ben Farrell, VP of Corporate Communications, +1 703-442-1067,

ben.farrell@appian.com