“Digital transformation is not an IT project. It is a true collaboration between business and technology. The more the end-user drives it, the better it is.”
Want to learn the ins and outs of digital transformation with no code, low code?
Vaidya Aiyer has you covered on both accounts in this far-ranging conversation with us. As the Founder and CEO of Pillir, Vaidya possesses the reputation of a major leader and innovator in the low-code space.
Pillir's low-code, rapid application development solutions allow enterprises to use SAP core with a modernized cloud-native edge solution.
Having spent over 30 years modernizing SAP implementation developing applications and integrations for various Fortune 500 companies, Vaidya is a leader, innovator, entrepreneur, and technology geek. His years of experience has propelled Pillir’s vision of accelerating modernization and digital transformation.
On this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we discuss with Vaidya:
His professional background laid the foundation for starting Pillir
Vaidya Aiyer has a technical background and has worked in ERP, SAP, and other platforms for over 30 years. He had faced specific issues at his previous firm, and he understood how complicated and expensive the ERP space is. He aims to make improvements in these sophisticated systems.
Digital transformation: from the meaning of the term to its impact
According to Vaidya, Digital Transformation is a broad term whose definition changes from person to person. For him, it is like a specific work procedure that involves a systematic approach to all types of discussions, signatures, software processes, etc.
When it comes to measuring digital transformation, it is similar to departmental printers in that we can’t reduce or eliminate pages. It undoubtedly has an impact on the usual procedure but in a positive way.
How much digital transformation is end-user vs. people who are sitting on their computers?
According to Vaidya, we cannot tell the difference between end-users and office workers when it comes to digital transformation. However, “visibility” has the most significant impact on those working within the office.
People will know what they need to accomplish after they achieve visibility, and they will be able to take proactive actions based on events.
Digital transformation pitfalls that enterprises make at the start of their digital transformation journey
One of the most common pitfalls is that individuals beyond the specific bubble believe, “This is how a particular procedure works,” even though this is not the case. It is primarily due to a lack of understanding between the two different bubbles within or outside a company.
Enforced adoption is used in some circumstances to avoid this. However, eventually, this is not so beneficial. A meaningful partnership between business and technology is digital transformation. It is preferable if the end bubble uses it or drives it.
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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast host: Abhash Kumar