Posts by Nick Ford

Nick leads a global team of low-code technology evangelists, chartered to inspire the world with Mendix. With direct ownership of the Mendix Maker Community of over 90k members, he works closely with Mendix’s customers, prospects, partners, MVPs and Advocates to build strong relationships that enable developers to leverage the power of the Mendix low-code platform.

Build Innovative Insurance Products. Fast.

Insurance companies are racing to digitize their businesses, and one of the biggest opportunities is the introduction of innovative new insurance products through digital channels. But many insurers worldwide say they lack an achievable plan to carry out a successful digital transformation.
Low-Code Platforms Allow Software Engineers to Do What They Do Best: Write Code!

This blog explains the critical role the software engineer plays in the adoption of a low-code development strategy.
How We Built a Financial Services App Using SAP Services in Just 10 Days

How we built a Financial Services app in 10 days that includes managing accounts & transactions, viewing & paying bills, providing feedback and making transfers.
How we Built an IoT App in 10 Days Using Watson IoT & IBM Blockchain

Discover the speed and ease with which you can build innovative IoT applications using the Mendix platform.
IoT in Insurance: Carriers Must Shift Their Mindset to Rapid Experimentation

IoT in Insurance provides a huge opportunity for insurers to improve their products and how they interact with customers. However, the lack of use cases makes it challenging for insurers to understand the value of the data. For this reason, insurance companies must foster a culture of rapid experimentation.
Building Loyal Insurance Customers with AI and Cognitive Services

Once insurers create self-service portals, they can leverage AI and cognitive services to automate customer interactions and further reduce operational costs.
Digitizing the Insurance Customer Experience

Think big, start small, move fast. Create a self-service portal to deliver a quick win while building a foundation to experiment with new technologies.
Digital Transformation in Insurance: Overcoming Inhibitors to Innovation

Digital transformation in insurance is a challenge, because change and product innovation must happen without interrupting the flow of daily business.