How Seagate's Lyve Team Saved $2.3 Million and Accelerated Development by Switching from Full Code to Bubble.io
In the world of enterprise technology, innovation often hinges on balancing speed, cost, and functionality. Seagate's Lyve team recently demonstrated the transformative potential of no-code solutions by switching from a traditional full-code development process to Bubble.io. This decision resulted in staggering savings—$2.3 million annually by eliminating outsourced coding contracts—and significantly reduced project timelines from 15 months to just 3–4 months.
Here’s how the Lyve team achieved these outcomes while delivering both internal tools and customer-facing portals.
The Challenge: High Costs and Long Timelines
The Lyve team’s mission was clear: build robust internal tools to streamline operations and create intuitive customer-facing portals. Initially, the team relied on an outsourced coding agency with an annual cost of $2.3 million. Despite the investment, full-code development came with significant hurdles:
- Prolonged development cycles: Building complex systems from scratch required 12–15 months, delaying critical go-to-market initiatives.
- Resource inefficiency: Outsourcing reduced flexibility and increased dependency on external teams.
- High costs: The annual agency budget left little room for iterative improvements or new innovations.
The team needed a faster, more cost-effective approach that could meet the demands of both internal stakeholders and customers.
The Switch to No-Code with Bubble.io
After evaluating alternatives, the Lyve team transitioned to Bubble.io, a no-code platform enabling rapid application development through visual programming. This shift proved pivotal. Bubble empowered the team to:
- Develop faster: By eliminating the need for custom coding, they reduced timelines from 15 months to 3–4 months.
- Build comprehensive solutions: Both internal tools and customer-facing portals were created within a single platform.
- Eliminate outsourcing: Bubble’s robust capabilities allowed the Lyve team to bring development in-house, avoiding the need for their $2.3 million/year agency.
Results: Cost Savings and Accelerated Delivery
The move to Bubble.io delivered remarkable results:
- $2.3 Million Annual Savings
By bringing development in-house, the team avoided the high costs of outsourced coding agencies. Bubble’s all-in-one platform replaced the need for custom-built systems, cutting expenses dramatically. - Reduced Timelines by Over 75%
Development cycles shrank from 15 months to just 3–4 months. This acceleration enabled Seagate to deploy both internal tools and customer portals faster, ensuring they could respond to market demands more effectively. - Greater Flexibility and Control
With Bubble, the Lyve team maintained full control over development, allowing for quicker updates and iterative improvements without relying on external partners. - Enhanced Collaboration
Bubble’s visual interface empowered a broader range of team members to contribute, fostering cross-functional collaboration and aligning the tools with business needs.
Key Takeaways for Enterprises
The Lyve team’s success showcases the strategic advantages of no-code solutions like Bubble.io for enterprise applications:
- Cost Efficiency: Bringing development in-house with Bubble reduced expenses while maintaining high-quality results.
- Speed to Delivery: Accelerated timelines allowed Seagate to stay ahead in a competitive market.
- Scalable Solutions: Bubble supported the creation of both operational tools and customer-facing platforms, proving its versatility.
The Future of Enterprise Development with No-Code
Seagate’s Lyve team has set a powerful example of how enterprises can adopt no-code technologies to achieve transformative outcomes. By switching to Bubble.io, they delivered critical tools faster, saved millions in costs, and retained control over their development processes—all without compromising quality.
If your organization is considering a similar transformation, now is the perfect time to explore how bubble developers or no-code consultants could revolutionize your approach to application development.
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