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Insights from the team at Factor Apps

CASE STUDY: Transforming Onboarding at AIMS with FormFactor

Accelerating Delivery with FormFactor The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) partnered with The Factor to modernise and streamline its onboarding experience, with FormFactor at the core of the transformation. Enabling the rapid creation of accessible and secure forms, FormFactor provided AIMS with a robust foundation for forms and automation. By leveraging Power Pages and Microsoft Dataverse, AIMS rapidly deployed the onboarding system in just weeks. A remarkable uplift that replaced manual processes, introduced automated stakeholder notifications, integrated with Azure Active Directory and AIMS’ HR System, and improved the new starter onboarding experience with a modern web portal.  The Factor was engaged by the

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How Secure Digital Forms Protect Australia’s Public Sector

In early 2024, Australia’s Government sector ranked among the top five most breached industries, with 35% of incidents linked to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Even more concerning? The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reported a 9% rise in breach notifications compared to late 2023 – the sharpest increase in breaches we’ve seen since 2020. Perhaps most troubling is that many agencies took over 30 days just to identify and report these breaches—a timeline that, in the world of cybersecurity is dangerously long.  From Medicare records to infrastructure plans, the sensitive data flowing through Australia’s public sector requires advanced security measures and ironclad

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Forms of the Future, meeting the new public sector standards in Australia.

When it comes to collecting data, forms are the unsung heroes of your business operations. They’re the front door to your services, the handshake with your users. Yet, outdated Word documents or clunky PDFs still dominate in many organisations, quietly undermining efficiency and trust. These relics aren’t just an aesthetic problem—they can cripple accessibility, inflate operational costs, and expose your organisation to security risks. Without modern, secure, and inclusive digital forms, you risk alienating users, creating compliance nightmares, and throwing money at inefficiencies that smarter solutions could solve overnight. Simply put: the cost of neglect is far greater than the cost of transformation.  It’s

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Why the way you have been creating digital forms needs an EVOLUTION!

  Why the way you have been creating digital forms needs an EVOLUTION! Why the way you have been creating digital forms needs an EVOLUTION! If you’re still building digital forms the old-fashioned way – through pro-coded solutions – it’s time for a wake-up call. Whilst pro-coded forms have their place, they aren’t the only solution. In fact, if you are a Microsoft Power Platform user and your business environment is mostly Microsoft run and operated, we have JUST the solution! Whilst pro-coded forms were the only gold standard, there is a new kid on the block. INTRODUCING:  FormFactor, our no-code forms engine built

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STOP! Before you build a digital form, consider these fundamentals 

STOP! Before you build a digital form, consider the fundamentals STOP! Before you build a digital form, consider the fundamentals In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, it’s tempting to assume that more complexity equals better results. But when it comes to digital forms, custom-coded solutions may not always be the right fit for your needs. Before you commit to a digital form solution, consider this checklist to ensure your forms are smart, efficient, and scalable to your business needs.    Your key considerations for digital forms checklist:    So, you’ve read through the checklist, why should you consider these factors?    The way we see

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CASE STUDY: Transforming Onboarding at AIMS with FormFactor

Accelerating Delivery with FormFactor The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) partnered with The Factor to modernise and streamline its onboarding experience, with FormFactor at the core of the transformation. Enabling the rapid creation of accessible and secure forms, FormFactor provided AIMS with a robust foundation for forms and automation. By leveraging Power Pages and Microsoft Dataverse, AIMS rapidly deployed the onboarding system in just weeks. A remarkable uplift that replaced manual processes, introduced automated stakeholder notifications, integrated with Azure Active Directory and AIMS’ HR System, and improved the new

Read More »

How Secure Digital Forms Protect Australia’s Public Sector

In early 2024, Australia’s Government sector ranked among the top five most breached industries, with 35% of incidents linked to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Even more concerning? The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reported a 9% rise in breach notifications compared to late 2023 – the sharpest increase in breaches we’ve seen since 2020. Perhaps most troubling is that many agencies took over 30 days just to identify and report these breaches—a timeline that, in the world of cybersecurity is dangerously long.  From Medicare records to infrastructure plans,

Read More »

Forms of the Future, meeting the new public sector standards in Australia.

When it comes to collecting data, forms are the unsung heroes of your business operations. They’re the front door to your services, the handshake with your users. Yet, outdated Word documents or clunky PDFs still dominate in many organisations, quietly undermining efficiency and trust. These relics aren’t just an aesthetic problem—they can cripple accessibility, inflate operational costs, and expose your organisation to security risks. Without modern, secure, and inclusive digital forms, you risk alienating users, creating compliance nightmares, and throwing money at inefficiencies that smarter solutions could solve overnight. Simply

Read More »

Why the way you have been creating digital forms needs an EVOLUTION!

  Why the way you have been creating digital forms needs an EVOLUTION! Why the way you have been creating digital forms needs an EVOLUTION! If you’re still building digital forms the old-fashioned way – through pro-coded solutions – it’s time for a wake-up call. Whilst pro-coded forms have their place, they aren’t the only solution. In fact, if you are a Microsoft Power Platform user and your business environment is mostly Microsoft run and operated, we have JUST the solution! Whilst pro-coded forms were the only gold standard, there

Read More »

STOP! Before you build a digital form, consider these fundamentals 

STOP! Before you build a digital form, consider the fundamentals STOP! Before you build a digital form, consider the fundamentals In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, it’s tempting to assume that more complexity equals better results. But when it comes to digital forms, custom-coded solutions may not always be the right fit for your needs. Before you commit to a digital form solution, consider this checklist to ensure your forms are smart, efficient, and scalable to your business needs.    Your key considerations for digital forms checklist:    So, you’ve read

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