Appian is a platform for designing, automating, and optimizing business processes at scale. It integrates workflow orchestration, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence, intelligent document processing (IDP), and API integrations into a unified system. Organizations use Appian to reduce operational costs, improve customer experiences, and accelerate digital transformation. The platform handles complex, high-volume workflows processing six million transactions per hour and emphasizes secure, private AI that keeps data within enterprise control. Appian serves industries including public sector, financial services, insurance, and life sciences.
Data Fabric unifies CRM and API data
Handles heavy, audited enterprise workflows
Very fast to prototype and deploy apps
Low‑code tools still support complex logic
Easy to learn for most business users
Interface theming rigid for strict branding
UI extensibility and polish feel limited
Struggles with huge data‑volume processing
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