Higher costs

From design to specification to development, the whole process is more expensive when you build out applications and solutions individually rather than using common design principles and elements.

Longer time to market

Building standalone solutions requires a bigger investment of time and resources. With a Unified UX, you create a reusable code library, so building new apps is easier and faster.

Insufficient skills and expertise

Updating applications built over time with different technologies requires a team well-versed in all of them. Often, you’ll either have the skills to update your old software or move forward with current technologies—but not both.

Weaker adoption

When software is inconsistent across devices or portfolios, users feel less comfortable adopting it. Unifying your UX builds familiarity between solutions, so moving from application to application feels more natural for your users.

Higher training and support costs

For users who do stick with inconsistent software, you’ll need to dedicate more time and resources to training and support. When functionality is similar from application to application, it’s easier for users to learn on their own.

Competitive vulnerability

What happens when you can’t extend your desktop experience to mobile or tablet? Users turn to a competitor who can. A Unified UX brings that competitive advantage to your products instead.

Lower company valuation

When looking to acquire a company, one of the first things investors look at is how well their solutions function across portfolios and devices. A Unified UX will give you a clear advantage when that time comes.