4most releases latest guide on replacing EUCs

We are excited to share our in-depth guide on replacing critical manual processes and EUCs in your business.

End User Computing (EUC), or End User Development Application (EUDA), refers to the tools and working applications created by a business user to support overarching business objectives. Eventually, they become critical to running your business, with common applications including the use of Excel, Access and stand-alone SQL or SAS queries.

Typically, EUCs are created to perform a business requirement which is too urgent to be developed by centralised processes, or as a quick work around solution to an immediate issue. For that reason, they tend to be developed outside of IT functions or formal change management.

What’s inside the guide?

The guide has been crafted by experience 4most consultants and is full of unique insights and advice on how and why to replace EUCs.

Inside, you’ll find information on…

• The potential risks of manual processes / EUCs
• What regulators are saying about them
• The different solutions you can choose from
• How to identify the right approach for your business
• The potential cost benefits and how to realise them

Why do EUCs need replacing?

There are three main reasons to replace any critical EUCs in your business. First? Manual processes and EUCs create significant challenges in meeting regulatory expectations. In order to ensure accuracy and robustness, regulators across both banking and insurance are prioritising the need for better management of manual processes and internal governance.

The second reason is to reduce costs. Depending on the nature of your business, there could be hundreds if not thousands of these manual processes scattered throughout your entire organisation. Supporting and maintaining them can be expensive, especially considering the potential for many hidden and unexpected costs to arise. 

Finally, replacing EUCs can help improve data integrity, security / access control, compliance, operational risk, financial risk, business continuity and more. These are all crucial areas to address when improving operational effectiveness across your organisation.

Specialist insights, written by experts

A number of specialists from across the entire 4most team worked on the guide to make sure it contains all the information you need to know. One such specialist is Colin Carmichael, Client Partner at 4most, who had this to say:

“There are many business reasons to replace EUCs. Not only does it allow you to address regulatory scrutiny and increased focus on alignment to regulatory principles, but it also aligns to cost reduction programmes and your digital transformation strategies. 

“Now is the time to future proof your business and streamline your critical processes, all while meeting your regulatory obligations and reducing your operational risk.”

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