Apps & portals
Business Apps play a critical role in optimizing business processes and increasing productivity. They help organizations support workflows, manage business data and respond faster to changing business needs.
Integration of Business Apps
Build your Best-of-Breed landscape
Business Apps not only offer flexibility in functionality, but also integrate seamlessly with existing business software and systems, such as ERP and CRM systems. This integration ensures that different departments and processes within the organization work together efficiently by linking data and workflows.
As a result, you manage and analyze business data centrally and make informed decisions. Moreover, Business Apps can be connected to cloud solutions and other digital tools, giving businesses real-time access to critical information. This seamless integration enhances the flexibility of Business Apps and helps companies accelerate their digital transformation without disrupting their existing infrastructure
Benefits of Business Apps
Speed up your processes
Business Apps provide significant benefits by streamlining business processes and increasing efficiency. Business Apps improve collaboration between teams by providing real-time access to shared information and centralizing communications. This improved workflow allows for smoother business operations, increased productivity and better connectivity between different departments within the organization.
- Improved collaboration - Real-time access to shared information and centralized communication between teams.
- Increased efficiency - Accelerates processes and allows for faster decision making and execution.
- Flexibility and scalability - Applications can easily adapt to changing business needs.
- Integration with existing systems - Seamless interfacing with ERP, CRM and other enterprise software for streamlined workflows.
Create Business Apps with Microsoft Power Apps
At Peacock, we use Power Apps to build Business Apps with. This Low-Code platform allows users without extensive programming knowledge to build complete applications. Because of its deep integration into the Microsoft platform, it is easy to integrate a Power App with existing systems such as Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Azure.
Examples of Business Apps include:
- A Safety App to keep track of Quality, Occupational Health and Environment (KAM), among other things, as well as add specific measurement points
- HR Apps to track hours worked, miles driven, leave or expenses, among other things
- Scan Apps to scan incoming or outgoing inventory and book it directly into or out of your ERP system
- Work Instruction App for the workshop. Consider an app in which all work instructions are provided step by step and used goods are immediately charged off.
- Catering Management App to keep a grip on current inventory, spoilage, hours worked or occupancy, for example.
The examples show that Power Apps can be used very broadly. Think of a process in your organization and there is an app that can be developed for it.
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Business Apps at Digital Realty
"If you are an organization looking for a party that can help you structure your analytics landscape and you are looking for a party that proactively keeps its own finger on the pulse and offers speed and focus in the process, Peacock is the place to be!"
- Kasper Dessing, Manager BI, Digital Realty
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What is the process of implementing a Business App?
In six steps your process in an app
1.Kennismaking
We start the project with an inventory phase. Together with you, we organize a number of sessions to describe the processes and clarify the requirements in terms of functionality. We involve all departments that are involved in the process.
2. Architecture
Based on the business processes and functionalities described, we determine which architecture fits best. Here we look not only at the possibility of an app but also at how we can use the Power Platform in the broad sense. For example, think about automating routine work and realizing integrations with the data warehouse and other applications. How will the app fit within the entire application landscape? And how can your team work most comfortably? We then present a concept in which we outline processes and provide advice regarding the architecture.
3. Design
In the design phase, we work out the design of the solution. This consists of a technical design, a functional design and a User Experience design. An understandable and user-friendly user interface design are essential for your app. The app must feel familiar to your team, with appropriate branding. Therefore, a User Experience design is important before an app is built. In the design phase, we also translate the description of the process into a technical design and a functional design in a number of content sessions. Together with you, acceptance criteria are established that the app must meet before it can go live.
4. Ontwikkeling
By working in sprints, we ensure that your app fully meets the needs of your organization. The goal is to deliver a first working version as soon as possible. The key users have the opportunity to give feedback on the interim results. This feedback is then picked up in the next sprint, based on the priorities. In the development phase, the strategy and design of your app become reality.
5. Acceptance
After development is completed, the key users start testing based on the acceptance criteria. In this way, any issues are identified and followed up in a timely manner. After a successful acceptance test, the app can be put into use by all users.
6. Go Live
And then it's party time, the app can go live! To make sure that everything goes well and that future adjustments can also be implemented properly, we use an OTAP street and version control. This way we constantly monitor quality and optimize where necessary.
Efficiency in automation
Business Apps help streamline business processes, saving time and resources. This makes for faster and more effective ways of working and reduces the risk of human error.
Real-time insight and data analysis
Business Apps make data collection easier. This makes identifying trends, measuring performance and anticipating market changes faster and easier.
Improved collaboration and communication
Business Apps promote collaboration by facilitating information and document sharing between teams and departments.
Stories
from practice
A staffing company in need of automated and compliant work processes.
- RPA'With RPA, we automate much of the process'
A mineral fertilizer wholesaler in need of less manual work and more grip during peak season.
- RPAWith RPA we keep the high season manageable
A florist cooperative in need of efficient conversion allocation and better support.
- BI & Integrations'By integrating, we have more control and are better able to relieve our florists.'
Our team
Peter de Vries
Peter has the ability to come up with smart and innovative solutions that make it easy for customers to get a grip on complicated issues. Simplicity through technology is his motto here.
In his spare time he can usually be found outside. He then seeks relaxation in training dogs, (winter) sports, a walk in the woods or keeping up the wood stock. Of course, a well-deserved whisky should accompany this afterwards.
Jeroen Payens
Jeroen Payens is a solution architect and is happy to help you deploy Power Platform, AI and Azure solutions responsibly and securely.
On weekends and vacations, he prefers to be outdoors. Running, cycling, hiking or climbing. If possible in the Alps or in the far north.
Mina Hellamand
Mina Hellamand's responsibilities include BI and the management of various client environments. After her studies in Amsterdam, she moved back to Veenendaal because she missed the nature in the Randstad. Besides being a nature and animal lover, she also loves to cook, but especially to enjoy the meal afterwards.
Marc de Fluiter
Marc de Fluiter joined Peacock during his studies. In addition to his 2 studies in Mathematics and Physics, Marc enjoys playing soccer or clearing time to watch a good movie or series. BI is the area he is involved with.
Jimmie van Vliet
Jimmie works as an RPA consultant. He studied Business at IVA in Driebergen followed by a Masters in Finance at Bradford University, UK. As an RPA consultant he now applies his experience in both financial services and administration in developing smart solutions for companies with an eye on the future. He loves cars, computers and sports. In his free time he can often be found on the water in beautiful Vinkeveen.
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Peacock proudly partners with Microsoft in the areas of Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation. This means that our specialists are certified according to the standards set by Microsoft. To meet these standards, we follow developments closely and train with the latest material. This way we ensure that we are continuously of value within your organization.
Frequently asked questions about Business Apps
- What are Business Apps and how do they help my business?
Business Apps are digital solutions that help businesses automate processes, manage data, and collaborate more efficiently. They support business activities such as sales management, customer service, project management, and financial administration.
- What types of Business Apps are available?
There are several types of Business Apps, including CRM (Customer Relationship Management), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), project management tools, accounting software, and HR systems. Each type of app has specific features for particular business needs.
- Are Business Apps suitable for smaller businesses?
Yes, there are many Business Apps designed specifically for small businesses. These offer affordable and scalable solutions that can grow with your business and help streamline important processes without a large budget.
- What about the security of my data in Business Apps?
Most Business Apps have comprehensive security features such as encryption, access control, and regular updates to protect data. Always choose apps from reputable providers that comply with AVG (GDPR) regulations.
- Can I integrate multiple Business Apps with each other?
Many Business Apps support integrations with other systems and applications, allowing data to be automatically synchronized. This helps create a seamless workflow and prevents duplication of effort between different departments and processes.
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