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Forbes
30-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Superblocks Is Democratizing Software And App Development For The Masses
Superblocks is aiming to redefine the enterprise application development paradigm. Superblocks One of the most challenging aspects of running a successful healthcare organization is how quickly the enterprise often needs to adapt to changing technologies and update its IT infrastructure. This is especially true in the landscape of healthcare systems and hospitals, where organizations are increasingly reliant on emerging technologies to run their day-to-day services. Superblocks is aiming to disrupt the game in this arena by providing enterprises of all types an easier means to build internal applications. Its platform enables individuals to rapidly build applications with minimal to no coding: users can simply use natural language to build out an app, edit it visually and can further make advanced refinements with code, if they desire. This means that even non-engineering or non-technical staff can easily build out customized internal tools and applications. For healthcare organizations specifically, this has the potential to transform the way technology is approached and may help save hundreds of millions of dollars in annual IT costs. Notably, studies indicate that the average hospital dedicates nearly $9.5 million towards its IT budget, taking into account hospitals and clinics of all sizes and forms; when looking at hospital IT expenses for systems with over 250 beds (alluding to most larger hospital systems in the country), the average budget is approximated to be closer to a whopping $33 million. A big portion of these dollars is often allocated to IT staff and engineers that are needed to develop mission critical applications and infrastructure. These figures are jarring at a time when AI agents have made application development and maintenance easier than ever before. In fact, an entire micro-industry has emerged from this phenomenon known as 'vibe coding'—referring to how consumers without much coding experience can interact with generative AI tools to easily create applications. Many such platforms exist to enable code generation, including famed Claude by Anthropic, OpenAI's Codex platform, and Cursor. These tools have revolutionized software development, as users can simply provide basic prompts to generate code and create complex applications. But applications that are being built at an enterprise level and for larger organizations cannot be made casually; they require significant IT, compliance and regulatory oversight, and the ability to deeply understand the back-end infrastructure and modify it as needed. This is where Superblocks' platform goes even further with its AI Agent Clark, which can help IT and enterprise teams build production-ready internal applications. Applications built with Clark can readily connect with existing APIs and private databases, are compatible with existing security and sign-on procedures and infrastructure, and are also built with enterprise grade security features in mind, such as audit logging. Brad Menezes, co-founder and CEO of Superblocks, explains that he and his other co-founder (now CTO) Ran Ma, first thought of the idea when they realized that large companies were burning a lot of cash trying to just understand and build out their own internal application stacks; there was simply nothing on the market that could help ease enterprise level customized software. Menezes comments that 'especially in healthcare, there has always been an IT constraint,' limiting what can ultimately be done for patients and constituents. Although 'healthcare organizations often have very large IT teams, many are often missing hardcore CS backgrounds…with Superblocks, teams can develop entire enterprise applications without a hardcore coding background.' Brad Menezes, CEO and co-founder of Superblocks, has helped secure nearly $60 million in funding ... More from institutional names such as Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital and Meritech Capital. Superblocks Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins and key investor in Superblocks, explains that 'custom internal software powers nearly every function within a business, yet it has remained time-consuming and costly to build. Superblocks is solving that with a programmable platform that gives employees everything they need to build internal apps, and automate workflows.' Hamid is known for his thoughtful and visionary counsel to founders, perhaps most notable for his early investments in Slack, Figma and Box. Menezes explains that Clark is being leveraged for a variety of uses in healthcare settings. One organization is using it to develop patient intake software, an incredibly crucial aspect for any healthcare entity. Another is using it to optimize its core clinical operations, including to support back-office administrative applications. Another example is Synapse Health, an innovator in the durable medical equipment (DME) space, which adopted Superblocks' platform early on; the company has leveraged Clark to replicate the work of nearly 5-7 engineers. Tim Frederick, chief technology officer at Synapse, explains that the platform has 'unleashed our ability to build internal tools quickly while giving us the ability to maintain control and supportability.' He also describes how Superblocks' capabilities have significantly augmented the integration of AI workflows for high-yield business needs, such as for the company's customer service functions. This type of technology has significant potential to disrupt and transform archaic IT infrastructure practices at healthcare organizations globally. Especially given that hospital systems typically run on razor-thin margins, the platform has the potential to significantly aid in improving workflows and tangibly freeing up engineering capacity. Given the rapid success Superblocks has seen, scalability will be crucial, especially as the competition in the arena stiffens further. However, if executed with the customer in mind, there is indeed significant value that can be attained.
National Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Apps Associates Recognized on CRN's 2025 Solution Provider 500 List
Article content BOSTON — Apps Associates, an acclaimed global leader in enterprise application services, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Apps Associates to its 2025 Solution Provider 500 list. Article content Article content This recognition marks the 30th year of recognition for the combined entity of Apps Associates and Emtec's Oracle-focused business unit—underscoring a long-standing legacy of excellence, innovation, and client success. Article content CRN's annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North America's largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of leading IT services companies. With a combined revenue of $548.9 billion, the companies on the list are key influencers propelling growth in the IT industry and the global technology channel. Article content Apps Associates earned its place on this year's CRN Solution Provider 500 list by consistently delivering measurable value to clients through tailored enterprise solutions. As a premier enterprise applications and technology advisor, Apps Associates provides end-to-end integration, cloud migration, and modernization services. With more than two decades of experience, the company has helped organizations across Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Healthcare, High-Tech, and Utilities and Public Sector industries drive growth, streamline operations, and scale digital transformation. By aligning technology with business goals, Apps Associates ensures each engagement is optimized to meet clients' specific needs, budgets, and long-term objectives. Article content 'The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation,' said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. 'Recognition is reserved for companies demonstrating an unwavering commitment to business agility and sustained growth through rapidly changing industry needs and technology advancements. Congratulations go to each company for earning a well-deserved spot on the Solution Provider 500.' Article content 'We are honored to be recognized once again on CRN's Solution Provider 500 list,' said Adrian King, CEO of Apps Associates. 'This recognition reflects the outstanding work of our team in helping clients navigate complex IT transformations, embrace technologies like GenAI, and unlock new value from their technology investments. It's a privilege to partner with customers across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.' Article content The full Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at beginning May 27, and a sampling of the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine. Article content About Apps Associates Article content Apps Associates is a premier enterprise applications and technology advisor, counseling and executing across every stage of the enterprise transformation journey—not just the destination. For more than two decades, Apps Associates has closely collaborated with decision makers across nearly every industry, offering end-to-end integration, modernization, and cloud migration services. By helping to break down the silos within today's most complex business challenges, Apps Associates is unlocking solutions and efficiencies that scale into future opportunities. Article content The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Apps Associates Contact: Carla Roddy Apps Associates Article content Article content Article content
