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Quixy Editorial Team
August 8, 2023
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Everyone in the business world is talking about Digital Transformation Tools, Digital Workplaces, and Business Continuity. But what is the connection between them? Is the hype worth it? Let’s explore.

Also read: Digital Transformation Demystified !!

The world is witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon in the form of a pandemic that is wreaking havoc in every part of the globe. These are very uncertain times for society and industry. The most developed nations are crumbling under the onslaught of the virus. Infrastructure is falling apart, and business, needless to say, is facing disruption like never before.

Workplaces have become the new front line in the battle with the COVID-19 virus. Global companies are grappling with enormous challenges at every level and are trying to deal with the high levels of fear gripping the workers. Organizations across the board are finding themselves unprepared in terms of managing the productivity and business continuity that will eventually impact revenue.

Winston Churchill once said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” How insightful these words have proven to be. Organizations across the world are being forced to take a hard look at their business practices and processes to determine whether there are better, more efficient ways to do things.

However, at Quixy Co., we are having a different experience.

We are proud to announce that we closed our offices on 16th March 2020, and since then, 100% of our employees have been working remotely with 0% impact on day-to-day business operations. This has been made possible through the implementation of a truly Digital Workplace setup powered by our own Quixy platform at its core.

This blog discusses the key digital transformation tools and various aspects of our Digital Workplace setup that may help other organizations adopt a similar system and respond to such unprecedented situations far more effectively.

Key Digital Transformation Tools in our Digital Workplace Setup:

1. Quixy

Quixy is a No-Code web-based digital transformation platform that business users can use to automate their processes and workflows without writing any code 10X faster using 60% fewer resources. Quixy is helping businesses across industries, e.g., Insurance, Infrastructure, IT, Engineering, Education, Logistics, Energy, and GIS, automate their business processes across functions, including HR, Finance, General Administration, Purchase, IT, Quality, PMO, etc. on a centralized platform. Quixy has also been recognized with the Premium Usability and Rising Star award by the industry.

Also read: Everything you should know about no-code development

2. Microsoft Teams and Office 365

Microsoft Teams is a web-enabled unified communication and collaboration platform that combines ongoing workplace chat, video meetings, file storage (including collaboration on files), and application integration. The service integrates with the company’s Office 365 subscription office productivity suites.

3. Zoom

Zoom provides a web-based conferencing service that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat, and mobile collaboration.

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Key Aspects of Our Digital Workplace Setup

1. Streamlined process management

Over the past few months, business users in different departments at Quixy Co., i.e., HR, Finance, General Administration, Purchase, IT, Quality, PMO, Sales & Marketing, etc., have automated all their processes on the centralized web-based Quixy platform. Quixy has helped automate these repetitive processes using customizable forms, workflows, and business rules.

Most of these automated processes are now coming in handy since no paperwork or physical engagement is required for any day-to-day business operations.

The platform is being used to initiate any process and track work between people, streamlining all business operations. Users can view the status of all processes initiated by them, while process owners can review the status of all their processes in real time.

List of some of the processes that have been automated on the platform are listed below:

ApplicationsPurpose
Company Wide 
Project ManagementCreate projects, assign team members, track progress, attach related files, and access time spent info from the Time sheets app
Task ManagementManage Task related to the project and track their progress
Meeting MinutesTrack minutes and action items from meetings
Document LibraryManage documents related to various functions and make them available to relevant stakeholders in one single place
Time sheetTrack time spent on various activities
Company DirectoryMaintain company directory in single place for quick access for everyone
Personal To-DoCreate and track personal To-Do tasks to completion.
Indent ManagementRaise and process indent requests
HR 
Employee OnboardingManage all tasks and checklist to ensure smooth on-boarding of new associates
TrainingManage organization-wide training including attendance and feedback from these sessions
HRMS and PayrollManage processes related to HR and Payroll including Leave Application, Payroll processing, etc.
Performance ManagementManage Quarterly and annual reviews for all associates
Candidate Application TrackingEnd to end application tracking system for applications against open job positions
Employee SeparationManage tasks related to employee separation including all clearance formalities and issuing relieving certificate
General Administration  
Travel RequestManage the overall process from start to finish of the business trip including travel request by the employee and all the arrangements by the admin department
Trip ReportSubmit business trip reports including decisions and open actions to follow up
ExpenseManagement Manage itemized expense reports along with attachments
Visitor LogRecord all visitor movement ensuring only approved visitors are allowed
Quality 
Policy and Procedure LibraryMaintain the full list along with attachments for easy reference for all employees
Internal Company SurveyConduct and report results for an internal company survey
Audit ManagementPlan, execute and report on various quality audits
IT 
IT Help deskProcessing tickets and inquiries from users of in-house IT equipment and networks.
Inventory ManagementManage inventory related to IT
Incident ManagementReport and manage IT-related incidents
Marketing and Sales 
Product and Services DatabaseManage Product and Services Database
Prospects and Customer DatabaseManage Prospects and Customer Database
Sales and Leads DatabaseManage Sales and Leads Database
Social Media Content CalendarCreate and maintain Social Media Content Calendar
Event ReportMaintain event reports including learning and action items from the events
QuotationsCreate and track quotations
Customer Service 
Support FAQCreate and manage FAQ to respond to customer inquiries more efficiently
Customer Satisfaction SurveyManage Customer Satisfaction Survey
Support DeskManage trouble tickets from customers
Product SurveyManage product survey

Also read: Business process management – The what, why, and how

2. Real-time project management

Teams use the Project Management and Task Management related apps created on the Quixy platform to plan, control, execute, and align project activities and tasks to meet project objectives. Projects are being managed with neatly organized dashboards for real-time actionable insights.

Team members can view and update assigned tasks and enter timesheets against each task. Project Managers can view the status of all tasks. Further, real-time reports help Managers foresee and address bottlenecks on a single screen without having to ask IT teams to create it for them. Teams that were hitherto using other products like Jira, Asana, Monday, etc., have either transitioned their processes to the Quixy platform or are in the process of doing so.

Dashboard snapshot in Quixy

3. Effective collaboration

When working remotely, collaboration and communication between the team members is the most important factor to ensure smooth operations. Quixy enables various users to collaborate effectively in their business processes through the power of automated workflows on a system designed for less noise and more work.

Daily stand-up meetings and brainstorming sessions are enabled through Microsoft Teams video calls. Teams are also being used for one-on-one or team-level discussions through various channels that have been created on the Teams platform by each department.
All customer and vendor calls are being done through Zoom, which also offers the advantage of saving recordings of the calls for later reference.

Chat Snapshot in Mocrosoft Teams

Policies have also been put in place to have everyone join at least 1-2 video-enabled calls during the day so that all participants see each other. Team-level chit-chat channels have been created to enable casual out-of-office discussions between team members during the day.

4. Smooth workflow management

Workflow Builder in Quixy

User-defined workflows in Quixy are bringing together people, processes, and data to track, manage, and solve all types of cases, from helpdesk tickets to employee onboarding, leave applications, and bug tracking.

5. Complete mobility

The lightweight web-enabled interface and all the tools’ Android and iOS apps allow users to work from anywhere, across any device, and continue to be productive.

Quixy mobile app snapshot. Mobile app developed as part of digital transformation helps employees work on the go to maintain Business Continuty.

Quixy digital transformation - mobile app snapshot

Summary

The Digital Workplace setup powered by the web-enabled digital transformation tools discussed in this blog has helped us respond to the unprecedented situation created by COVID-19 without any impact on our day-to-day operations. All our associates are being able to collaborate from wherever they are and work efficiently towards meeting their project objectives without the need for any physical interactions or feeling disconnected while working remotely.

A sneak peek into how a day looks for us at Quixy during the lock-down

If you have any queries regarding the digital transformation tools or processes discussed in this blog or if you need help setting up a Digital Workplace in your organization, feel free to write to us, and we will be glad to share our experiences with you. This is the least we can do to help our community in these testing times.

Stay Home and Stay Safe and maintain Social Distancing.

We are in this together !!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What are digital transformation tools?

Tools for digital transformation are software applications and platforms that facilitate adopting and implementing digital technologies to drive organizational change and innovation. These tools encompass a wide range of technologies, such as cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and collaboration tools to create a digital-first organizational environment.

Q. What are digital transformation strategy tools?

Digital transformation strategy tools are resources that assist organizations in formulating and executing their digital transformation strategies. These tools provide frameworks, methodologies, and templates to help organizations assess their current state, define their digital vision, set strategic goals, and create actionable plans for digital transformation.

Q. What are the top digital transformation tools?

Some of the top digital transformation tools include cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, data analytics tools like Tableau and Power BI, collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack, and no-code development platforms like Quixy. These tools enable organizations to streamline operations, enhance data-driven decision-making, foster collaboration, and empower business users to build digital solutions without extensive coding.

Q. What are digital transformation tools and techniques?

Digital transformation tools and techniques encompass a wide range of technologies and methodologies aimed at driving organizational change. These include cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, agile methodologies, DevOps practices, user-centric design, and no-code development. These tools and techniques enable organizations to modernize processes, improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and stay competitive in the digital age.

Q. Which are the top online digital transformation tools?

Some of the top online digital transformation tools include collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace, data analytics tools like Google Analytics, and no-code development platforms like Quixy. These tools allow organizations to digitize workflows, analyze data, collaborate effectively, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives in an online environment.

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