Jithin Bhasker, VP and General Manager of the low-code platform at ServiceNow, discusses the transformative nature of low-code development. He highlights ServiceNow’s App Engine and its customer-centric innovations, designed for both technical and non-technical users. The conversation dives into AI’s role in enhancing productivity and process automation within low-code environments. Jithin also addresses the evolving dynamics between IT and business users, shedding light on the future of collaboration in an increasingly digital landscape.
ServiceNow's low-code platform, App Engine, aims to democratize application development, enabling users of all technical abilities to innovate.
AI integration within ServiceNow's platform enhances productivity by allowing both technical and non-technical users to efficiently create and automate applications.
Deep dives
ServiceNow's Low-Code Origins and Vision
The history of ServiceNow's low-code platform is deeply rooted in its founder's vision of empowering business users to automate daily tasks. Low-code has always been integral to the company's strategy, continually evolving alongside customer needs and demands. This platform serves as a foundation for a wide range of enterprise workflows, enabling users—from seasoned developers to citizen developers—to build and automate processes effectively. The mission of the App Engine business is to democratize application development across organizations, allowing every employee to contribute to innovation regardless of their technical background.
AI Integration and Business Transformation
ServiceNow is harnessing the power of AI as a fundamental aspect of its platform, aiming to position itself as the primary AI platform for business transformation. The introduction of features like code generation and flow generation allows both technical and non-technical users to create applications and automate processes more efficiently. By providing tools that build applications or workflows from simple prompts, the platform drastically reduces development time and enhances productivity. This approach not only facilitates faster application creation but also highlights the increasing need for collaborative environments between IT and business users to drive optimization.
The Evolving Role of IT and Business Collaborations
The future of IT departments is poised for transformation as non-technical business users become more involved in application development, supported by AI-driven tools. Organizations will continue to need skilled IT developers for complex applications, but a larger portion of development will shift to empowered business users utilizing low-code solutions. The interplay between these business users, AI development agents, and IT professionals is expected to streamline processes and address previously neglected applications that can enhance operational efficiency. This collaborative ecosystem aims to shrink IT backlogs and promote continuous innovation, making every facet of the enterprise more agile.
In this episode of "Lowdown on Lowcode," hosts Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer delve into the evolving world of low-code platforms with special guest Jithin Bhasker, VP and General Manager of the low-code platform business at ServiceNow. Jithin shares insights into ServiceNow’s approach to low-code, their unique platform strategy, and how AI is integrated into its services to drive business transformation. The discussion covers ServiceNow's history, AI's role in low-code, and the future of IT and business collaboration.
Takeaways:
ServiceNow’s Low-Code Platform: Understand the core features and historical evolution of ServiceNow’s low-code platform, App Engine.
AI Integration: Learn how ServiceNow integrates AI into its platform for enhanced productivity and process automation.
Customer-Centric Innovation: Discover how ServiceNow’s platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of various business personas, from seasoned developers to non-technical users.
Future of IT and Business Collaboration: Gain insights into the evolving dynamics between IT departments and business users in the context of low-code and AI.
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Timestamps:
Rob Koplowitz Introduction - 00:09
John Rymer’s Background - 01:02
Introducing Jithin Bhasker - 01:46
ServiceNow's History and Low-Code Vision - 02:35
Jithin's Career Journey - 06:41
ServiceNow's Platform Strategy - 07:51
Role of AI in ServiceNow's Low-Code Platform - 16:53
Consolidation and Governance in Low-Code - 22:56
Continuous Improvement with Process Intelligence - 22:56
Future of IT and Business Collaboration - 27:20
Closing Remarks - 28:15
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