Betty Blocks
{{Short description|Dutch software-as-a-service provider based in Alkmaar, the Netherlands}}
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Betty Blocks is a low-code development platform with a strong focus on enabling users in building custom web applications and enhance off-the-shelf solutions. A drag-and-drop visual interface is used to rapidly bridge feature gaps encountered in enterprise software platforms, such as ERP and CRM systems.{{cite web |title=No developers required: Why this company chose no-code over software devs |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/no-developers-required-why-this-company-chose-no-code-over-software-devs/ |website=ZDNet |access-date=27 August 2021 |date=2 July 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/252465497/Betty-Blocks-rolls-out-UK-channel-programme|title=Betty Blocks rolls out UK channel programme|website=Computer Weekly}}
Betty Blocks started out as a no-code development platform, enabling the rapid creation of mobile and web applications using pre-built templates. In 2019, Betty Blocks shifted towards the low-code development spectrum, aiming to give customers complete freedom when building web applications, portal software, and business solutions. Betty Blocks was accredited an ISO 27001 certification in 2017. {{Cite web |title=Betty Blocks behaalt de ISO 27001 certificering |url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/techwire/security/6206816/2499347/betty-blocks-behaalt-de-iso-27001-certificering.html |website=Computable}}{{Cite web |title=Citizen developers zijn de toekomst |url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/techwire/development/6346942/2499347/citizen-developers-zijn-de-toekomst.html |website=Computable}}{{Cite web |last=Lugovsky |first=Vladimir |title=Council Post: A Guide To Low-Code/No-Code Development Platforms In 2021 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/07/30/a-guide-to-low-codeno-code-development-platforms-in-2021/ |website=Forbes}}
Betty Blocks is based in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.{{Cite web|url=https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20180924_8016124|title=Digital Valley: Van Betty Blocks tot Woeler aan de Alkmaarse Pettemerstraat|website=Noordhollands Dagblad}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20200604_67593307|title=Betty Blocks in Alkmaar stuurt team in Atlanta aan via de pc|website=Noordhollands Dagblad}}{{Cite web|url=https://fortune.com/2021/08/12/a-hidden-footnote-in-nasdaqs-diversity-rule-says-a-lot-about-dealmaking/|title=A hidden footnote in Nasdaq’s diversity rule says a lot about dealmaking|website=Fortune}} Chris Obdam is the company's co-founder, as well as chief executive officer.{{Cite web|url=https://techmonitor.ai/technology/hardware/low-code-or-no-code|title=Low Code or No Code? Mendix and Betty Blocks Weigh the Options|date=October 10, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/informatie/awards-nieuws/6047873/1853296/nominatie-voor-chris-obdam-betty-blocks.html|title=Nominatie voor Chris Obdam (Betty Blocks)|website=Computable}}
History
The company was founded in 2016 by Chris and Tim Obdam.{{Cite web|url=https://drimble.nl/bedrijf/alkmaar/34820442/betty-blocks-bv.html|title=Betty Blocks BV|website=Drimble.nl}}
In 2017, ING Group invested three million euros in the company.{{Cite web |title=Betty Blocks verhuist naar pand in Alkmaar |url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/nieuws/cloud-computing/6317209/250449/betty-blocks-verhuist-naar-pand-in-alkmaar.html |website=Computable.nl}} In the same year, it was also included Gartner Quadrant list.{{Cite web|url=https://www.emerce.nl/wire/nederlandse-startup-betty-blocks-opgenomen-gartner-magic-quadrant|title=Nederlandse start-up Betty Blocks opgenomen in Gartner Magic Quadrant}}
In 2018, the company partnered with VX.{{Cite web|url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/techwire/digital-transformation/6418244/2499347/vx-company-en-betty-blocks-bundelen-krachten.html|title=VX Company en Betty Blocks bundelen krachten|website=Computable}}
In 2019, NIBC Bank invested an undisclosed amount in the company.{{Cite web|url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/nieuws/development/7228035/250449/betty-blocks-haalt-28-miljoen-euro-op.html|title=Betty Blocks haalt 28 miljoen euro op|website=Computable}}
In August 2021, NIBC Bank along with others, invested 33 million euros for further development of its platform.{{Cite web|url=https://fd.nl/futures/1407558/softwarebedrijf-betty-blocks-krijgt-33-mln-om-meer-mensen-zelf-apps-te-laten-maken|title=Betty Blocks krijgt €33 mln om meer mensen zelf apps te laten maken|website=FD.nl}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.computable.nl/artikel/nieuws/development/7232294/250449/betty-blocks-en-softwareone-geven-elkaar-boks.html|title=Betty Blocks en SoftwareOne geven elkaar boks|website=Computable}}
Software
The software is a cloud-native application development platform that works by visual modeling rather than programming and allows both developers and business users to build their own web, internal, or backend applications without writing any code.{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/top-low-code-no-code-startups-investors-2020-1|title=These are the top 15 startups helping even non-programmers build simple apps, ahead of an expected software developer shortage|first=Paayal|last=Zaveri|website=Business Insider}}{{Cite web|url=https://fd.nl/werk-en-geld/1239132/we-hebben-het-in-al-die-jaren-maar-een-keer-of-twee-over-het-werk-gehad|title=‘We hebben het in al die jaren maar een keer of twee over het werk gehad’|website=FD.nl}} Betty Blocks simplifies the development of software through templates, reusable components, and a library of ready-made integrations, while simultaneously supporting professional developers to add manual code if needed. The company's CEO is a staunch advocate for empowering citizen developers to be able to collaborate with IT departments through low-code technology. {{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2021/08/12/low-code-platform-betty-blocks-aims-to-ride-the-citizen-developer-wave/|title=Low-code platform Betty Blocks aims to ride the citizen developer wave|website=VentureBeat |date=August 12, 2021}}
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External links
- {{Official website|url=https://www.bettyblocks.com/}}