As you may know, we started Wrk to take the complication out of automation. We saw automated workflows becoming the new normal; Gartner predicts that 50% of enterprises will adopt automation by 2025. But we also saw a serious lack of beginner-friendly platforms and integration software that made it easy to scale up.

The Challenges of Integration Software

For many businesses, integration software is still a black box; it's complicated, it's constantly changing, and no one's there to help when things go wrong. And trust us—things will go wrong. Here are some of the most common pitfalls we've seen with integration software and how to fix them.

Handling Complex Data

Remember when peopleless automation sounded like the most impressive, foolproof way to get work done? Shudder. It took too long for everyone to realize that eliminating all traces of human involvement in data processing was a recipe for disaster. Automation should empower your team—not replace them.

As a result, you're more likely to encounter clumsy automation platforms that struggle to handle large amounts of complex data. Zapier, for example, often receives complaints about its automation (or ‘ZAPs’) stopping at random.

In some cases, you might not even be able to get started because the chosen software simply can't handle your company's data volume.

Microsoft Power Automate is hyped as a highly capable integration platform, and yet, reviews say they underperform when data becomes too complex.

Security Hazards

We've all seen the daunting robot apocalypse movies; you know, the ones where the robots become self-aware and start harming humans (we're looking at you, Terminator). This is one of the many myths that have been irreversibly attached to the concept of automation.

While these movies are pretty exaggerated, AI automation has had to really step up their cyber security in the last few years.

There are self-imposed risks—like using erroneous code, or data loss due to user error. But there's also the possibility of malicious actors taking advantage of these platforms to wreak havoc on our systems.

Poor Data Quality

Company data is a sprawling web at the best of times; that's just the way it is. Every department has its own systems, protocols, and data sets. And as companies grow, this web only gets more tangled.

When it comes to combining them, the difficulty lies in getting a clear overview of your business processes and finding out how to maintain seamless communication between your teams, customers, and partners.

The answer lies in a no-code integration platform (or an NCDP). What's that, you ask? It's a platform that takes a graphical approach to integration, allowing you to visually map out your business processes and data flows. This way, you can see exactly how your systems are interconnected and identify where the bottlenecks are.

We built Wrk with NCDP in mind; it's why we're able to offer such a low learning curve. Our platform makes it easy to get started and ensures optimal quality of data.

Lack of Creative Automation

Most integrations are built with the same tired old methods: batch processing, point-to-point connectors, and hand-coded scripts. There is no room for the shiny and new, and there is no way to benefit from new technologies as they emerge.

No-code platforms and services are your ticket to stress-free and creative integrations. With a no-code platform, you can quickly and easily add new features, without having to wade through mountains of code.

Scaling Challenges with Outdated Integration Software

A cloud-based, no-code integration platform is a much better option for businesses that are growing quickly.

With a cloud-based platform, you can easily add new applications and data sources without having to change up your entire system.

Conclusion: Choose Advanced Integration Solutions

We don't think it's fair for any business—big, medium, or small—to miss out on the incredible time-saving powers of integration software. But they so often do. Why? Because the skill ceiling is high, and the learning curve is steep.

We designed our Hybrid Automation Platform with these issues in mind; it's an iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) that keeps the user at the center.

We've got thousands of ready-to-run Wrk Actions like creating contracts, sending messages, and updating CRM software. From there, you can use our customizable Wrkflows to stitch the steps together effortlessly.

Begin using Wrk right away. Book a meeting with an automation expert today.