Fischer Identity’s True No-Code Platform Eliminates Them

Organizations frequently face the temptation of customizing their Identity solutions. Whether through direct vendor engagements, third-party bolt-ons, or contractual provisions, customizations may initially appear beneficial. However, customizations ultimately introduce substantial risks, long-term costs, and complexities into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Fischer Identity firmly believes that any form of customization weakens the integrity and sustainability of IAM solutions, and therefore advocates for a true no-code, no customization, approach – offering instead, a fully configurable product designed to handle all identity scenarios without compromise.

The Hidden Risks of IAM Customizations

While customizations may seem like immediate solutions, they typically indicate a fundamental shortcoming of the base product – specifically, its inability to address essential business needs through straightforward, no-code configurations:

1. Sustainability & Maintainability Issues

Customized code, even minor enhancements, must be supported through every subsequent product upgrade. This creates:

• Continuous demand for internal development resources or contractors.
• Increased complexity during troubleshooting and debugging.
• Higher likelihood of encountering integration conflicts with other systems.

2. Product Upgrade Complexities

Every customization poses risks during regular software upgrades, including:

• Increased downtime due to longer, complex upgrade processes.
• Risk of broken functionality or regression issues after each update.
• Increased resource investment required to test and validate customizations post-upgrade.

3. Database Upgrade Challenges

Customizations often introduce changes to the underlying database schemas, resulting in:

• Potential data integrity issues.
• Increased complexity in schema migrations, significantly raising the risk of upgrade failures.
• Higher cost and complexity in maintaining database stability.

4. Vendor Contractual Complications

Customizations typically necessitate special contractual provisions that can cause vendor-client relationship friction, including:

• Difficulty in clearly defining vendor and customer responsibilities.
• Increased support and maintenance costs, often hidden or overlooked.
• Dependency on vendor professional services, leading to vendor lock-in scenarios.

Some “No-Code” Solutions Aren’t Really No-Code

Numerous identity management vendors claim to offer “no-code” platforms, yet these solutions frequently require customization because their base platforms aren’t comprehensive enough to meet complex identity management needs:

• Vendors advertise “no-code” but ultimately require customized scripts or middleware for integrations.
• Bolt-on solutions may masquerade as “configuration,” but often involve significant development and maintenance overhead.
• “No-code” offerings may hide customization within vendor-delivered add-ons, effectively negating the benefits of a genuine no-code platform.

These partial solutions mislead customers into believing they’re purchasing a flexible, configurable platform, only to discover substantial hidden costs and risks from embedded customizations.

Fischer Identity: True No-Code, No-Customizations – A Fully Configurable IAM Solution

Fischer Identity stands apart from other identity management solutions by delivering a genuine no-code platform. The Fischer Identity solution is fully configurable out-of-the-box, eliminating the need for any customization. Fischer Identity does not engage in or encourage customizations through direct custom coding, bolt-ons, or third-party external modifications because the native product itself is already designed to handle the complete range of identity scenarios:

• Comprehensive Functionality: Fischer Identity’s native platform supports all complex Identity Management processes, from onboarding and provisioning to lifecycle management, dynamic role assignments, and full compliance automation.
• Zero Customization Required: Fischer Identity provides a robust and flexible architecture, leveraging intuitive, business-friendly configurations.
• Predictable Upgrades: Eliminating customizations ensures smooth and predictable upgrades, significantly reducing downtime and administrative overhead.
• Complete Vendor Accountability: Without customizations, Fischer Identity can offer full support, maintenance, and product stability—guaranteeing clarity, simplicity, and predictability for your organization.

Business Value: Benefits of Fischer Identity’s True No-Code Platform

Organizations choosing Fischer Identity’s true no-code solution benefit from:

• Rapid Deployment: With no customizations to delay implementation, Fischer Identity’s deployments typically range from 6–9 months, compared to lengthy customized implementations by competitors.
• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Eliminating customization dramatically lowers maintenance, support, and ongoing development costs, providing budget predictability and significant long-term savings.
• Simplified Maintenance & Support: No customization means straightforward troubleshooting, streamlined upgrades, and fewer internal resource demands.
• Enhanced Security & Compliance: Standardized, fully tested product code ensures compliance with regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, FERPA, SOX, ISO 27001), eliminating risks introduced by customizations.

The True No-Code Advantage of Fischer Identity

IAM customizations—whether through direct code, vendor bolt-ons, or other customization methods—lead to significant long-term operational challenges, unforeseen costs and added complexity. Fischer Identity’s true no-code solution is purpose-built to address every identity management scenario natively, without the hidden costs and the complexity of customized code.

Selecting Fischer Identity means choosing:

• A fully integrated, no-code IAM/IGA solution.
• Predictable, seamless product upgrades and maintenance.
• Complete control over IAM functionality via intuitive configuration.
• A secure, reliable, fully accountable vendor partnership.

Fischer Identity does not engage in, promote, or permit customizations through direct coding, bolt-ons, or third-party extensions to the product, because our solution is intentionally engineered to handle all identity management scenarios natively, using fully configurable, no-code functionality. Customers should approach with caution vendors who claim to offer “no-code” solutions but then rely on customizations, bolt-ons, or external modifications—these approaches often create confusion, hidden costs, and long-term operational challenges.

Choose clarity and simplicity with Fischer Identity’s true no-code IAM solution, where full functionality and flexibility are delivered transparently through configuration alone.