The key to building a successful enterprise application

IT evolution has made our life be surrounded by various apps. From ordering food to entertainment – almost all parts of our lifestyle are touched by Apps. Applications are not anymore just optional add-ons but critical tools to enhance business productivity, especially in this competitive age. However, not all apps are enterprise-level app.

Enterprise Applications are meant for businesses to assist organizations in solving enterprise problems and enable smooth business operations. With improved internal communication, increased operational efficiency and more seamless collaboration – enterprise apps bring much value to the business and that is why the majority of organizations are ready to invest more time, effort and money to develop them. However, making and employing an enterprise app is a daunting task. It needs careful planning and execution to build a successful enterprise application. To achieve that, it is necessary to have the right balance of people, business process and technology. In this article, we will tip you on some things to keep in mind to deliver a good enterprise app.

1. Define the purpose of the App:

You should have clarity about what you want to build. At the ideation stage, you must settle for a well-defined, basic conceptual structure of the app and what problems it will solve. With a structural framework in place, it will be easy to make a task or process-specific app. Talk to your target users to gauge their needs and design the app to address them. Involve all your major participants and explain the app idea so that everyone remains at the same page regarding what to expect, which will increase its chances of being adopted by employees and ultimately being successful.

2. Consider User Experience

Before developing an enterprise app, have a clear idea of its users and their expectations. The benchmark of a successful app is a great user experience. The app must meet the expectations of the users regarding appearance, design menu and loading time and come out as truly engaging for these users. Short and straightforward interactions, adequate information to complete each action easily, and some level of customization will make the app rewarding to use.
3.Ensure Multi-platform Compatibility

As ‘Bring your own device’ (BYOD) is becoming increasingly popular in the corporate world, building an app targeting only one device will not bring expected results. With the Internet of Things (IoT) gaining momentum, people will use more and more devices which means your enterprise app must be compatible with all devices. As each device has its own variation, testing should be done on the maximum number of devices ranging from varied brands and operating systems including Android, iOS, and Windows to ensure smooth functioning of the app over all platforms.

4. Assess Functionality & security

While testing an app you must assess its functionality so that it does not become a reason for user irritation. Check for loading time and bugs that need to be dealt with seriously. Extensive functional testing is necessary to avoid these glitches and provide a better user experience. The app should also ensure it is secured enough to protect valuable and secret company data.

5. Get Team-Support

Finally, you need the support of your IT team to make a successful enterprise app. They can help minimizing the roadblocks that may pop up during the development process or later. After all, they will be responsible for managing the app after it is developed and deployed, and for resolving technical complexities whenever needed. Involve your IT team so that they can provide important internal support by handling minor bug fixes quickly. This will save a lot of time and money for the organization.