Appian Opens Japan Office and Accelerates Asia-Pacific Expansion

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Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) has launched a new regional office in Japan, led by industry veteran Shinsaku Hashimoto. This expansion aims to address the surge in demand for low-code automation amid Japan's ongoing digital transformation. Analyst firm Forrester projects that by the end of this year, 75% of application development will utilize low-code platforms. Appian is also forming partnerships with Wipro and Ridgelinez to enhance financial services and accounting processes in Japan.

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• New office in Japan to enhance regional presence.
• Partnerships formed with Wipro and Ridgelinez to support automation and governance.
• Strategic response to Japan's increasing demand for digital transformation and low-code solutions.

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MCLEAN, Va., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today unveiled its new Appian Japan regional office. The office is headed by Shinsaku Hashimoto, a software industry executive with more than 20 years of expertise in business applications and workflow automation at organizations including Splunk, SAP, and Oracle. Hashimoto and his team of local sales and services personnel will expand Appian's Japanese presence to meet the demand for rapid digital transformation. Through the Appian Low-Code Automation Platform, Appian Japan aims to improve the value of all Japanese corporate brands and the transparency and intelligent automation of Japanese public institutions.

Analyst firm Forrester says 75% of all application development will use low-code platforms by the end of this year, up from 44% in 2020. In Japan, the rapid decline in the size of its labor force makes the need for advanced automation even more urgent. In response, Gartner predicts the Japanese low-code market will grow by 21% in FY2021.

Appian delivers complete automation, uniting business process management (BPM), robotic process automation (RPA), and artificial intelligence (AI) in a single workflow. Appian simplifies workflow design, making it easy to automate the entire organization and improve business performance.

Appian Japan is actively collaborating with global partners including Wipro Limited. The partnership with Wipro focuses on a unique solution to mitigate End User Computing (EUC) risks for financial services institutions through an EUC remediation platform. Appian's partnership with Ridgelinez Co., Ltd., will help Japanese organizations accelerate process visualization, intelligent automation, and governance enhancement, for finance and accounting digital transformation. Appian Japan is also working with Pkutech Co., Ltd. to support digital transformation that unifies BPM, AI, and RPA for Japan's largest companies.

"We are excited to deepen our ties with Japan and its leading companies," said Hashimoto. "Appian's global customers trust us to accelerate and improve their most important business processes and automations, which helps them respond more quickly to change."

Contact Appian Japan here:

Level 8 Pacific Century Place Marunouchi
1-11-1 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-6208 Japan
Office Number: 03-4578-0223
www.appian.jp

About Appian
Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. Combining people, technologies, and data in a single workflow, Appian can help companies maximize their resources and improve business results. Many of the world's largest organizations use Appian applications to improve customer experience, achieve operational excellence, and simplify global risk management and compliance. To learn more, visit www.appian.com.

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FAQ

What is Appian's new initiative in Japan as of July 2021?

Appian has opened a new regional office in Japan to meet the growing demand for low-code automation.

Who is leading the new Appian Japan office?

The new Appian Japan office is headed by Shinsaku Hashimoto, a software industry executive with over 20 years of experience.

What market trend is influencing Appian's expansion in Japan?

The rapid decline in Japan's labor force is driving the need for advanced automation solutions.

What predictions does Gartner have for the Japanese low-code market in FY2021?

Gartner predicts that the Japanese low-code market will grow by 21% in FY2021.

How does Appian plan to support financial services in Japan?

Appian is partnering with Wipro to mitigate End User Computing (EUC) risks for financial services institutions.