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Why Companies Shouldn’t Fear Replacing Legacy Field Service Software in the Age of No-Code Technology

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, clinging to outdated software can be a costly mistake. Yet, many managers hesitate to replace legacy...

2 min read

Solarvista Achieves Grade A Security Scorecard Rating: A Testament to Robust Cybersecurity in Field Service Software

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, security is no longer an afterthought—it’s a business imperative. At Solarvista, we understand the vital...

2 min read

Transforming Field Operations: How HTS Group Modernised Environmental Services with Solarvista

Client: HTS GroupIndustry: Local Authority Environmental ServicesSolution: Solarvista Field Service Management System & No-code Application Platform...

2 min read

Solarvista Achieves ISO-27001 Standard

In today's digital landscape, data security is paramount, and achieving ISO-27001 certification sets a new benchmark for enterprise-class cloud field...

1 min read

Solarvista Achieves Remarkable 100% Uptime

Solarvista Software Achieves Remarkable 100% Uptime: Setting a New Standard for Reliability

Solarvista Software, a global leader in cutting-edge...

10 min read

Summer & Winter 24 Updates: so many features, we nicknamed it 'Solarvista 10'!

Our 'Summer 24' and 'Winter 24' Updates for Solarvista cloud product/platform boast the largest number of new features we ever released in a short...

6 min read

Empowering Non-Tech Users: Reducing IT Resource Dependency with No-Code Application Builders

Discover the financial advantages of using 'no-code' application builders to reduce IT resource dependency and empower non-tech users in field...

2 min read

Solarvista Launches World’s First ‘2-in-1’ Field Service Management System & No-code Application Platform

The UK-based company claims to offer the world’s first solution that offers a hybrid of our-of-box field service application and customisable apps in...

2 min read

When is the 'right time' to invest in modern field service technology?

In this blog article, we discuss how investing in modern field service technology can drive up your efficiencies, maintain customer loyalty, enhance...

3 min read

Solarvista Invests in Solar Panels to Make Significant Green Savings

Here at Solarvista in Sheffield we recently invested in some state of the art solar panels and are starting to reap the rewards – a lot more quickly...

3 min read

How Does Solarvista Provide Such Great Customer Service?

Here at Solarvista, we understand that customer service is paramount, especially when providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) within the Field Service...

3 min read

The Top 5 Benefits of Using Service Scheduling Software

There are many benefits to introducing Planning or Scheduling options to your business, for back-office workers, mobile engineers, managers,...

3 min read

Scheduling: Manual, automated or optimising...?

It is important to define what is meant by each of these terms to ensure that you are investing in a solution that is right for your service...

2 min read

What can you expect from an ISO 9001 Certified Software vendor?

ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management across organisations which enables them to demonstrate excellence of a quality...

1 min read

To schedule or not to schedule in 2023?

For a number of companies, the cost and potential business disruption of implementing a Scheduling Solution is off-putting. Many managers would...

3 min read

Why Companies Shouldn’t Fear Replacing Legacy Field Service Software in the Age of No-Code Technology

By Emma James on Jun 24, 2025 9:15:00 AM

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, clinging to outdated software can be a costly mistake. Yet, many managers hesitate to replace legacy systems, fearing disruption, high costs, and long development cycles. The good news? No-code technology is changing the game—making software modernisation faster, more affordable, and far less risky.

The Legacy Software Trap

Legacy systems often form the backbone of business operations. But over time, they become rigid, expensive to maintain, and incompatible with modern tools. They slow down innovation, frustrate employees, and limit your ability to respond to market changes.

Still, the fear of a complex, months-long software overhaul keeps many leaders from taking action.

Enter No-Code: A New Era of Agility

No-code platforms allow users to build and customise software through visual interfaces—without writing a single line of code. This means:

  • Rapid Prototyping and Deployment: No-code tools can reduce development time by up to 90%.
  • Lower Costs: Businesses report up to 70% savings in development costs compared to traditional methods.
  • Business-Led Innovation: 80% of IT executives say no-code platforms empower non-technical users to build solutions.
  • Easy Iteration: Need to tweak a workflow or add a feature? No-code makes it simple and fast.

Customisation Without Complexity

One of the biggest myths about no-code is that it’s only for simple apps. In reality, modern no-code platforms are powerful enough to handle complex business logic, integrate with existing systems, and scale with your organisation.

Managers no longer have to choose between rigid off-the-shelf software and expensive custom development. No-code offers the best of both worlds: tailored solutions with the speed and flexibility your business demands.

Real-World Impact

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 65% of all application development is now done using no-code platforms.
  • 84% of enterprises have adopted no-code to enhance agility and drive innovation.
  • Citizen developers—non-technical staff using no-code—are up to 4 times more productive than traditional development teams.
  • Time-to-market is reduced by an average of 26% with no-code solutions.

These aren’t isolated cases—they’re part of a growing trend that’s reshaping how businesses build and evolve their digital tools.

No-Code For Field Service & Mobile

Solarvista is the world's first '2-in-1' Field Service Systems & No-Code Application Platform. It is designed specifically for field service organisations managing mobile workers.

Whilst generic “no-code” tools let you build apps for any industry they often require you to create complex workflows yourself.

Solarvista is different.

As a field service no-code platform it comes ready with industry specific functionality as built-in features like work order management, job scheduling, service agreements, customer equipment tracking, mobile workforce management, cost & charging and all the tools you need to manage the operations within a busy field service organisation.

Solarvista specialise in reducing set-up time minimises the need for technical expertise and ensures that the solution aligns closely with real-world field service requirements. The end result is that field service organisations can deploy robust, scalable systems faster and with confidence in their processes and ability to change within a competitive and complex market.

 

Conclusion

Replacing a legacy field service system with a cloud-based no-code platform gives organisations a competitive edge through agility and responsiveness to their clients needs. Instead of being tied to rigid, outdated software and slow development cycles, teams can rapidly adapt processes, build new workflows, and respond to change; all without needing software developers or specialist skills.

"Gone are the days of running a costly project to implement replacement business IT software for field service or mobile operatives. Now we can address requirements in hours, not weeks."
Alan Bailey, Head of New Solutions

Crucially, Solarvista helps organisations escape the hidden costs and compromises that come with legacy systems such as custom workarounds, patchy integrations, and high maintenance overheads, the ‘hidden costs’ of running hardware. With a modern, cloud-based approach, your business benefits from built-in scalability, security, and continuous updates, ensuring long-term sustainability and reduced technical debt. In short, it is a shift from surviving with limitations to thriving with a system that fits the business today and tomorrow.

Don’t let fear hold you back. Keeping old software is a burden on your business. Why not book a demo today of Solarvista's unique '2-in-1' field service management system and no-code application platform?


 

Topics: Industry Topics
2 min read

Transforming Field Operations: How HTS Group Modernised Environmental Services with Solarvista

By Emma James on Jun 11, 2025 1:06:11 PM

Client: HTS Group
Industry: Local Authority Environmental Services
Solution: Solarvista Field Service Management System & No-code Application Platform
Focus: Workforce Mobilisation & Operational Efficiency

 

Topics: Customer Success Industry Topics
6 min read

Empowering Non-Tech Users: Reducing IT Resource Dependency with No-Code Application Builders

By Emma James on May 22, 2024 9:16:05 AM

Discover the financial advantages of using 'no-code' application builders to reduce IT resource dependency and empower non-tech users in field service.

Topics: Industry Topics
2 min read

When is the 'right time' to invest in modern field service technology?

By Emma James on Apr 5, 2023 3:10:46 PM

In this blog article, we discuss how investing in modern field service technology can drive up your efficiencies, maintain customer loyalty, enhance the customer experience and maximise your profits to ensure you stay competitive in today’s market.

Topics: Industry Topics
3 min read

The Top 5 Benefits of Using Service Scheduling Software

By Emma James on Feb 1, 2023 3:17:54 PM

There are many benefits to introducing Planning or Scheduling options to your business, for back-office workers, mobile engineers, managers, customers and ultimately shareholders too.

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
3 min read

Scheduling: Manual, automated or optimising...?

By Emma James on Jan 25, 2023 11:44:19 AM

It is important to define what is meant by each of these terms to ensure that you are investing in a solution that is right for your service delivery; you need to be fully aware of what your chosen scheduling system is, and is not, capable of.

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
2 min read

What can you expect from an ISO 9001 Certified Software vendor?

By Emma James on Jan 18, 2023 3:52:05 PM

ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management across organisations which enables them to demonstrate excellence of a quality management system.

Topics: Industry Topics Company News
1 min read

To schedule or not to schedule in 2023?

By Emma James on Jan 11, 2023 9:33:02 AM

For a number of companies, the cost and potential business disruption of implementing a Scheduling Solution is off-putting. Many managers would readily admit that they make do with an existing system already in place, even if it doesn’t completely fulfil the needs of their business.

Topics: Industry Topics
4 min read

How can field service software create happy customers and repeat business?

By Emma James on Dec 14, 2022 12:19:00 PM

Customers always seek good value but in recent surveys, “value for money” is not the first criteria for delivering customer satisfaction. In field service, surveys consistently tell us that “good quality service” is what people most value. This term is a little vague however; what does it mean? And how can software help deliver ‘good customer service’ and ‘happy customers?’

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
6 min read

Top 10 risks when choosing a field service system

By Emma James on Nov 2, 2022 11:44:52 AM

There are so many factors to consider when choosing a field service system that fits your needs in the 21st century. Here's our list of the top 10 to consider:

Topics: Industry Topics
3 min read

SaaS & Agile Projects - the perfect combination for reduced cost & quicker implementations.

By Paul Adams on Oct 18, 2022 9:39:06 AM

As one of the founders of Solarvista Software, a leading UK-based developer of field service management software, I’ve been involved in hundreds of service management software implementation projects, large and small, complex and simple. These implementations are usually shaped as a result of the pre-sale procurement process with the “RFP” or Request for Proposal being at the heart of the “definition”. When software was purchased “the old way”, i.e., with large commitments (the “license fee” and let’s face it, “heavy contracts”) in advance, this made perfect sense. The customer wanted to know what they were getting and be sure of it. Of course, a completely understandable position. These RFP documents are usually a collection of individual requirements, gathered from submissions made by multiple individuals within the organisation.

Topics: Industry Topics
3 min read

The Top 5 Reasons you Should Move to the Cloud this Year

By Carrissa Etches on Oct 17, 2022 10:48:39 AM

No, we are not talking about those things in the sky. You are probably aware that the cloud is a secure way to store your data, files and documents all in one place rather than storing it locally, on hard drives or within servers. More specifically to field service, it’s a way you can access your service management system anytime, anywhere and know your customer data is secure. 

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
2 min read

Why being a smaller field service business is now your distinct advantage

By Paul Adams on Oct 17, 2022 10:30:04 AM

There has long been a number of reasons why smaller field service businesses have an advantage over larger businesses, but these have been countered by some disadvantages. Here in 2022, there is however one major disadvantage that has been removed (we’ll come to that at the end).

Topics: Industry Topics Events
1 min read

Solarvista is an Approved G Cloud 12 Supplier

By Carrissa Etches on Nov 1, 2019 1:11:21 PM

We are delighted to have had our supplier application accepted for G Cloud 12 and accordingly, we are now listed on the governments Digital Market Place. This is where public sector buyers can purchase our cloud field service management solution without the need to undertake prior screening, as we meet the standards required by the government.

Topics: Industry Topics Company News
3 min read

Field service trends to watch out for in 2019.

By Carrissa Etches on Jan 24, 2019 10:49:18 AM

Year after year we have witnessed growing developments to the technologies available on the market, for not only the Field Service Industry, but the entire mobile workforce industry. Having the ability to completely mobilise your workforce and automate your processes has never been so desirable and this is set to continue throughout 2019.

Topics: Industry Topics
2 min read

Solarvista Sponsors Field Service Summit UK

By Emma James on Apr 5, 2018 10:32:41 AM

 

For the third year running, the Field Service Summit UK will bring together service leadership professionals to discuss the latest trends and the strategies that drive us towards service excellence across a range of industries. 

Topics: Industry Topics Events Company News
3 min read

Top 5 Benefits of a Service Scheduling Software

By Emma James on Mar 26, 2018 10:03:00 AM

There are many benefits to introducing Planning or Scheduling options to your business, for back-office workers, mobile engineers, managers, customers and ultimately shareholders too.

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
1 min read

GDPR is coming, are you ready?

By Emma James on Mar 21, 2018 2:19:45 PM

It’s been the talk of the last few months, but what exactly is ‘GDPR’ and how will it impact your business? We have compiled together a number of frequently asked questions to help eliminate any uncertainties around the new law. 

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge Company News
3 min read

Scheduling: Manual, Automated or Optimising?

By Carrissa Etches on Mar 15, 2018 2:01:00 PM

It is important to define what is meant by each of these terms to ensure that you are investing in a solution that is right for your service delivery; you need to be fully aware of what your chosen scheduling system is, and is not, capable of.

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
2 min read

To Schedule or Not to Schedule?

By Carrissa Etches on Mar 9, 2018 10:11:00 AM

To Schedule or Not to Schedule?

For a number of companies, the cost and potential business disruption of implementing a Scheduling Solution is off-putting. Many managers would readily admit that they “make do” with an existing system already in place, even if it doesn’t completely fulfil the needs of their business.

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
5 min read

SaaS vs. On-premise: Is cloud-based software really less expensive than buying software to run in-house?

By Carrissa Etches on Dec 5, 2017 11:35:00 AM

SaaS vs. On-premise: Is cloud-based software really less expensive than buying software to run in-house?

It doesn’t go unnoticed that there is some scepticism about the cost benefits of operating cloud-based, “software-as-a-service”. It’s understandable when you compare to scenarios where you “buy once, use forever”. Surely, it’s always “cheaper to buy than rent” I hear you say?

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
3 min read

How to get the right engineer to the right customer... at the right time!

By Carrissa Etches on Nov 24, 2017 9:58:00 AM

How to get the right engineer to the right customer... at the right time!

This is a question that Field Service Managers ask us all the time and there certainly isn’t a simple answer. What is crucial however, is the co-ordination and usage of key data related to field service. Some data is relatively static and some data is quite the opposite i.e. it’s live and very, very recent.

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
4 min read

How can field service software create happy customers and repeat business?

By Carrissa Etches on Nov 10, 2017 9:30:00 AM

How can field service software create happy customers and repeat business?

Customers always seek good value but in recent surveys, “value for money” is not the first criteria for delivering customer satisfaction. In field service, surveys consistently tell us that “good quality service” is what people most value. This term is a little vague however; what does it mean? And how can software help deliver ‘good customer service’ and ‘happy customers’?

Topics: Industry Topics Knowledge
1 min read

Everything you need to know about the G Cloud Framework

By Carrissa Etches on Jul 21, 2017 2:30:00 PM

The G Cloud Framework helps the public-sector purchase cloud technology and support that meets the standards required from local authorities and the wider public sector. With a strong focus on how secure the services are and where they store their data, buying cloud services through this framework is faster and cheaper than entering into individual procurement contracts.

Topics: Industry Topics
5 min read

Why independent field service software & mobile specialist means best-of-breed?

By Paul Adams on May 18, 2016 11:34:00 AM

At Solarvista we’re fiercely proud to deliver the very best in field service management software and it is our independence that enables us to maintain the single minded focus needed to achieve this goal so successfully. We do not have conflicting interests, from the board room to the front desk our manager is ‘the task in hand’ – to develop and supply the very best field service management software.

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