Appian Corp.
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Appian Corporation provides a low-code automation platform that enables organizations to rapidly develop enterprise applications and automate complex business processes. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company serves customers across financial services, government, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. Appian's unified platform combines low-code development, process mining, workflow automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing both professional developers and business users to create applications with minimal hand-coding. The platform supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment models. The company operates globally with approximately 2,000 employees and maintains offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Appian generates revenue primarily through subscription-based software licenses and professional services, including implementation, training, and technical support. Notable customers include major financial institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies seeking to modernize legacy systems and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. In recent years, Appian has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities and enhanced its process mining functionality through organic development and strategic acquisitions. The company competes in the growing low-code application platform market alongside vendors such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Appian's platform emphasizes enterprise-grade security, scalability, and governance features designed for large, complex organizations. The company was founded in 1999 and became publicly traded on NASDAQ in 2017 under the ticker symbol APPN.