Introducing FlowRunner: Backendless’ New Workflow Automation Platform

Why FlowRunner?

At Backendless, we focus on making it easier for developers to build apps. We’ve created tools for working with a database, user accounts, files, messaging, and user interfaces. With the rise of AI, we saw a unique opportunity to combine our existing tools with cutting-edge automation capabilities. By blending AI advancements with the core building blocks of Backendless, we created FlowRunner—a platform that simplifies complex tasks and takes automation to the next level, enabling businesses to achieve more with unparalleled efficiency.

Here’s what makes FlowRunner unique:

• Backendless Integration: Automated processes (flows) can easily leverage all parts of the Backendless platform.
• AI Features: Use AI to handle tasks like processing documents, creating reports, and analyzing data—no coding required.
• SLA Management: Stay on top of deadlines with automatic tracking, alerts, and fixes to prevent missed deadlines.
• Flexible Scheduling and Workflow Design: Start workflows with any step, whether it’s an action, condition, or trigger, and schedule tasks easily.
• Custom Integrations: Connect FlowRunner to other tools you use to improve teamwork and data sharing.
• Extensibility: Create custom actions without any coding and easily leverage them in the flows.
• Marketplace of Extensions: Create custom FlowRunner actions and publish them in our marketplace for free or for profit.

Soft Launch Highlights

FlowRunner is now in public Beta, which means anyone with a Backendless account can try it. Once FlowRunner is fully launched, we’ll also share its pricing. During this Beta phase, you can:

1. Explore FlowRunner’s easy-to-use interface.
2. Try out its tools and features.
3. Share your feedback to help us make it even better.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and see how FlowRunner helps you in real-world projects. Your input is key to improving the platform.

Get Started Today!

If you have a Backendless account, you can start using FlowRunner now. Just log in, click the “Quick Access” button, and choose FlowRunner from the “Automation” section. We’re still working on finalizing the product documentation, you can access the latest version of the docs at: https://docs.flowrunner.ai

What Happens Next?

We’re working on exciting updates to make FlowRunner even better, including:

• A smoother onboarding process to help you get started quickly.
• Sample workflows with step-by-step guides to show you what FlowRunner can do.
• A full FlowRunner website with resources to support your automation journey.

Thank You for Joining Us

We want to take this moment to wish everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season. Thank you for staying with us through this year. While we’ve been quiet, this is about to change now that FlowRunner is out of the bag! We’re excited to bring FlowRunner to you and can’t wait to see the amazing automations you create. Together, let’s explore what’s possible with smarter, faster workflows.

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