Low-Code or No-Code Development for AI-driven Applications, Software, and Solutions

One of the main advantages of LCNC platforms is that they are designed for non-technical users as well as IT teams. While having an IT team can help with complex customizations, much of the development can be done by business users with minimal coding knowledge. ThirdEye Data provides the necessary expertise to guide and support your team, ensuring smooth integration and optimized use of these platforms.

While Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) platforms are revolutionary in empowering citizen developers, non-technical employees who are familiar with business processes but lack coding expertise, they are not always sufficient for creating sophisticated, high-impact AI solutions that meet complex business needs. Here’s why hiring a specialized AI development company like ThirdEye Data is essential:

1. Complex AI Solutions Require Advanced Expertise

• LCNC platforms make it easy to create simple applications, automate workflows, or build basic AI models, but advanced AI solutions (such as deep learning, custom machine learning models, NLP, or predictive analytics) often require in-depth knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and model training.
• ThirdEye Data brings years of AI expertise to the table, ensuring that your AI models are built on a robust foundation and are designed to deliver highly accurate and meaningful insights.
• Example: A citizen developer might be able to create a basic chatbot using an LCNC platform, but building an AI-powered recommendation engine or a predictive maintenance system for manufacturing requires advanced knowledge of machine learning models, data preprocessing, and model optimization—skills that are beyond the reach of most citizen developers.

2. Customization and Tailored Solutions

• While LCNC platforms allow for basic customization, they may not fully address the unique business requirements of every enterprise. Off-the-shelf templates and pre-built components may not provide the flexibility to accommodate specific workflows, data sources, or AI capabilities that a business needs.
• ThirdEye Data specializes in creating customized AI solutions that cater specifically to your business needs, integrating seamlessly with your existing systems and aligning with your goals.
• Example: A citizen developer can create a simple inventory management app with Power Apps, but only an experienced AI team like ThirdEye Data can integrate predictive analytics to forecast future inventory needs based on historical sales data, helping businesses optimize their supply chain.

3. Data Handling and Integration

• One of the most complex aspects of AI is data integration and ensuring that data is clean, relevant, and formatted properly. Citizen developers may not be equipped to handle complex data wrangling, preprocessing, and integration tasks across multiple systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, IoT devices, etc.).
• ThirdEye Data excels in data engineering and integration. We ensure that data is gathered from multiple sources, cleaned, and transformed properly to enable accurate AI modeling. Our team also ensures that AI applications integrate seamlessly with other systems and workflows, ensuring a smooth flow of information.
• Example: For a manufacturing company, integrating data from multiple machines, sensors, and existing ERP systems into a predictive maintenance model is a task that requires specialized knowledge and careful handling of data streams—something that is difficult to achieve without a specialized team.

4. Scalability and Long-Term Maintenance

• LCNC platforms are great for small-scale applications or rapid prototyping, but scaling AI solutions to handle large datasets, real-time data processing, and complex models requires expertise.
• ThirdEye Data not only builds scalable solutions but also helps ensure that your AI systems grow with your business. We optimize applications for performance, cost, and efficiency, ensuring that they are robust enough to handle increasing data loads and business demands.
• Example: A citizen developer may successfully create a basic automation app for a single department, but scaling that solution across the entire organization while maintaining performance and security requires more advanced technical skills.

5. AI Ethics, Governance, and Compliance

• AI solutions need to adhere to certain ethical standards, data privacy regulations (such as GDPR or HIPAA), and compliance guidelines. Citizen developers may lack the knowledge to implement these governance practices or to ensure that AI models are ethically sound and compliant with laws.
• ThirdEye Data has extensive experience with AI ethics, data privacy, and compliance standards. We help ensure that your AI solutions are not only effective but also ethical, transparent, and secure. This includes ensuring fairness in algorithms and avoiding biases that could skew decision-making processes.
• Example: A financial institution deploying an AI model for credit scoring must ensure that the model is unbiased and complies with regulatory standards. This level of responsibility requires expertise that goes beyond the capabilities of most citizen developers.

6. Advanced AI Capabilities Beyond the Scope of LCNC Platforms

• Many advanced AI capabilities such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning are not fully supported or are limited on LCNC platforms.
• ThirdEye Data specializes in these advanced AI areas and can integrate these capabilities into your solutions, allowing businesses to gain deeper insights and enhance automation in ways that go beyond the basic functionality of LCNC tools.
• Example: If a retail business wants to integrate computer vision to automatically detect product defects on the factory floor, this requires specialized models that must be built and fine-tuned, something that requires a skilled AI development team like ThirdEye Data.

7. End-to-End Support and AI Strategy

• Citizen developers may be able to build and deploy basic applications, but they often lack the expertise to develop a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with business goals, scales effectively, and integrates across departments.
• ThirdEye Data provides end-to-end support, from AI strategy development to deployment and ongoing optimization. We help businesses define the best AI roadmap, integrate AI into existing workflows, and continuously optimize and enhance solutions as business needs evolve.
• Example: A company may need a well-defined strategy for integrating AI into its supply chain, from forecasting to automation. We work with clients to define the scope, goals, and specific steps, ensuring that AI adoption is a success.

LCNC platforms, especially those like Microsoft Power Platform, are built with enterprise-level security features, including role-based access control, data encryption, and compliance with industry standards. At ThirdEye Data, we also ensure that all solutions we build on these platforms adhere to your company’s security policies and regulatory requirements.

Yes, LCNC platforms are designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of existing systems, including ERPs, CRMs, and data platforms. For example, Microsoft Power Platform integrates natively with Microsoft products and has connectors for third-party systems. ThirdEye Data specializes in ensuring smooth integration of these platforms with your current tech stack, allowing for streamlined workflows and data sharing across platforms.

While LCNC platforms provide low-code templates, they still offer a significant level of customization to suit your unique business needs. Custom workflows, AI models, and app interfaces can be tailored to align with specific requirements. At ThirdEye Data, we help enterprises extend the capabilities of LCNC platforms by integrating advanced AI features and custom business logic when needed.

Yes, of course, many LCNC platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform, offer built-in AI features and integrations with advanced machine learning models and natural language processing tools. At ThirdEye Data, we can help you unlock these capabilities by utilizing pre-built AI models or integrating custom machine learning solutions, ensuring that your AI applications meet your specific business requirements.

The cost of LCNC platforms varies depending on the vendor, the scale of use, and the complexity of the solutions being built. Generally, they are cost-effective because they reduce the need for a large development team and shorten time-to-deployment. At ThirdEye Data, we ensure that your investment in LCNC platforms yields maximum value by aligning the solutions with your business goals, helping to optimize both costs and outcomes.