A2Z Cloud: Spearheading innovation by harnessing Zoho Creator
"At A2Z Cloud, we've always believed in the power of integrated ecosystems to bring about transformative changes in business operations. Our mission is to change how businesses operate by enabling clearer, more actionable insights that improve decision-making and operational efficiency. While other Zoho apps are powerful individually, Creator stands out as our problem-solving toolkit at A2Z Cloud. Its adaptability lets us build custom systems that address complex issues, integrate seamlessly with tools like Zoho Finance or Zoho CRM, and ultimately provide clients with the streamlined experience they need."
Lucy Beck, CEO, A2Z Cloud.
The company
Introduction: Lucy Beck, CEO, A2Z Cloud
Lucy Beck, the founder and CEO of A2Z Cloud, has over 25 years of experience spanning desktop publishing, content management, enterprise portals, and financial supply chain automation. Her expertise lies in areas like purchase-to-pay automation, employing technologies such as e-invoicing, OCR, and dynamic discounting to streamline procurement and financial processes. Under her leadership, A2Z Cloud has emerged as a trailblazer in cloud solutions in the UK, distinguished as a globally leading Zoho Premium Partner.
A2Z Cloud
A2Z Cloud's mission is about crafting ecosystems that enhance productivity and set the stage for scalable growth. Clients like ITV and Cambridge Education Group bear witness to A2Z Cloud's power in leveraging Zoho's suite to meet diverse business needs. At its core, A2Z Cloud exemplifies a progressive, women-led IT enterprise committed to maximizing efficiency and ROI through adept software solutions and training.
The challenges
What A2Z Cloud's customers typically face
A2Z Cloud’s clientele often grapple with scaling their operations while ensuring efficiency and productivity remain uncompromised. International expansion introduces additional layers of complexity, necessitating streamlined processes to replace outdated legacy systems. The absence of cloud support in on-site platforms, systems plagued by manual checks prone to human error, pipeline management issues, and the cumbersome nature of data management and collaboration represent significant hurdles their customers face.
The solution
As a Global Creator Champion, A2Z Cloud has crafted solutions tailored to diverse client needs. For Learning People, they developed an innovative pricing and inventory system, replacing inadequate legacy software. ITV benefited from a bespoke data management platform, and Psychology Direct saw the creation of a unified system and custom-built payment application. These solutions demonstrate A2Z Cloud's comprehensive expertise with Zoho Creator, showcasing our ability to deliver customized, impactful solutions.
Customer stories
Learning People
Learning People is a professional education provider specializing in accredited and industry-recognized online courses in IT and project management. They focus on equipping professionals with the skills necessary to excel in the digital age.
Learning People's journey with A2Z Cloud is a testament to their solution-oriented approach. Faced with the challenges of legacy systems and the need for streamlined processes, Learning People turned to A2Z Cloud for a solution. The resulting pricing and inventory system simplified course sales management and provided a clear overview of inventory, significantly reducing manual effort and error potential.
Andy Winstanley, Operations Director at Learning People, says, "We’ve been delighted with the results. This completely transforms the way we manage our course sales and inventory."
This transformation has been instrumental in Learning People's growth, aiding in their expansion into new international markets.
"Zoho is now at the heart of our business in terms of how we manage incoming students, from the first enquiry through registration and post-course support."
—Andy Winstanley,Head of Operations, Learning People
ITV and Psychology Direct
For ITV, they consolidated data across platforms into a single data management system that improved decision-making and operational efficiency. Similarly, for Psychology Direct, they implemented a unified system coupled with a custom payment application that enhanced both client and user experience, demonstrating A2Z Cloud's ability to scale solutions according to client needs.
Benefits and ROI
The success of the pricing and inventory system project has paved the way for more extensive collaboration between Learning People and A2Z Cloud.
"A2Z’s support will be hugely important as we continue to grow in the UK and overseas. We really enjoy working with the A2Z team; they’re a great partner."
—Andy Winstanley, Head of Operations, Learning People
The ambition to map end-to-end business processes signifies a deepened trust and reliance on A2Z Cloud's expertise. Learning People's growth trajectory, marked by expansion into Australia and future plans, underscores the tangible ROI and benefits derived from their partnership.
Looking forward
Looking ahead, A2Z Cloud is excited to expand operations into the US market. They are committed to taking on new and varied projects that stretch the limits of what can be achieved with Zoho Creator. The team is driven by innovation and challenge, constantly seeking opportunities to apply their expertise in creating transformative solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoho Creator?
Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform that allows users to create custom applications on their own, with minimal coding experience. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface empowers developers and business users to build web and mobile applications that satisfy all their unique requirements with ease.
Are applications built on Zoho Creator scalable?
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Does Zoho Creator have a free plan?
Yes, Zoho Creator has a free plan. This plan comes with a limited feature set and only has one user, one application access, 250 MB storage, and 1,000 records. However, you have the option to upgrade to the paid plan whenever you wish.
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