Custom Software Development
When off-the-shelf can’t, we build what can.
LockData builds custom software, web applications, integrations, and platforms for organizations that have outgrown off-the-shelf products. With over 25 years of experience and 1,000+ delivered projects, we engineer software that fits exactly how your organization works, for live events and the performing arts, for enterprise, and for organizations well beyond.
25 +
Years in the Tech Space.
1000 +
Delivered Projects.
93 %
Client Retention
Developing & Connecting
software solutions that drive innovation.
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Clients and Partners:
Custom Software Expertise
Software built around you, not the other way around.
Custom software development is the process of designing and building software specifically for your organization, rather than forcing your team to work around a product that almost fits. We build custom web applications, platforms, and integrations for organizations running complex, connected operations.
We’ve done this for 25 years in one of the least forgiving environments there is, live events and the performing arts, for names like Broadway Inbound, Playhouse Square, and Scottsdale Arts. When thousands of people hit a system at once, software either holds or it doesn’t. That standard shapes how we build everything else.
Whether you’re replacing a fragile legacy system, building a platform no product offers, or connecting the tools your team already uses, we engineer for the way you actually work, and the load you actually carry.
Custom Software Solutions
Built to fit, built to last.
We solve real-world problems with software designed around your workflow, not a template. We build what fits, connect what doesn’t talk, and modernize what’s holding you back.
Custom Web Applications:
Software built around your exact workflow, internal tools, customer-facing platforms, and everything between. We design and build applications that do precisely what your organization needs, no feature bloat, no fighting the tool.
Platform & Systems Integration:
Most organizations run on a patchwork of systems that don’t talk to each other. We build the connections, custom APIs, data pipelines, and integrations, so your systems work as one and your team stops doing manual, duplicate work. Ideal for Live Events & Broadway, Travel & Tourism, Retail, and Enterprise.
Custom Platforms & Portals:
When your needs go beyond any product on the market, member portals, group sales tools, data platforms, we build custom platforms designed around how you actually operate.
Legacy Modernization:
Still running on aging, fragile software that holds you back? We replace legacy systems with reliable, modern software, migrating carefully so you keep what works and lose the problems.
Discovery & Scoping:
For complex projects, we start with a paid discovery phase that defines the work and de-risks it, so you know exactly what you’re investing in before the full build begins.
Technical Capabilities & Tech Stack
LockData leverages a broad range of technologies to deliver high-performance custom software:
Frameworks & Languages: .NET, NUXT, Node.js, PHP
Architectures: REST API, GraphQL, gRPC, microservices
Platforms: WordPress, Umbraco, Salesforce, AudienceView, Tessitura, Shopify, HubSpot
Cloud & Data: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SQL, NoSQL
Industry Specialization: Live Events & Broadway
While we build custom software for any industry, we hold specific authority in Event Ticketing and Arts & Culture, where we’ve engineered group-sales platforms, patron-facing tools, and integrations that recovered revenue and eliminated manual work. That depth travels to enterprise and beyond.
Client Success
Clients like Broadway Inbound, Scottsdale Arts, TheaterWorksUSA, and Playhouse Square count on us to build the custom software their operations depend on. We craft solutions that span strategic design, custom development, seamless integration, and ongoing support, built to fit how each organization works, and to last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is custom software development?
Custom software is built specifically for your organization, rather than bought off the shelf. It’s the right choice when standard products can’t do what you need, or force your team into workarounds. We design and build it to fit exactly how you work, using .NET, NUXT, Node.js, and PHP, with 25 years of experience and over 1,000 delivered projects.
When should we build custom software instead of buying a product?
Build when the software needs to fit your specific workflow, connect systems that don’t otherwise talk, or do something no product offers. Buy when a standard product genuinely covers your needs. We give you an honest recommendation, we won’t push a build you don’t need.
How much does custom software cost?
It depends on scope, which is why we scope carefully before quoting. For complex projects, we often start with a paid discovery phase to define the work and de-risk it, so you know what you’re investing in before committing to the full build.
Do you work with our existing systems?
Yes. We build custom software to integrate cleanly with what you already run, your CRM, ticketing platform, data, and other tools, so it strengthens your operation rather than adding another island.
Can you modernize or rebuild our legacy software?
Yes. A core specialization is modernization: we replace aging, fragile systems, and build secure bridges so older infrastructure can work with modern applications, migrating carefully so you keep what works.
How do you manage a custom software project?
We scope it (often with a paid discovery phase for complex work), build in clear stages with regular check-ins, and keep you involved throughout. You always know where things stand.
Do you support what you build?
Yes. We offer ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization, so your software stays reliable, secure, and current long after launch.
Do you build software outside the arts?
Yes. Our roots and much of our work are in live events and the performing arts, but our engineering depth travels. We build custom software for enterprise and other industries too.
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“Working with LockData has been a fantastic experience. They took the time to understand our business model and brought our ideas to life with a sleek, intuitive group sales and ticketing app. Brian, Patrick, and the team have been supportive every step of the way, delivering exactly what we were looking for.
We continue to work with LockData to update and improve the group sales app and would not hesitate to work with them again on another project of this magnitude. We highly recommend LockData for anyone seeking reliable, top-tier web development services!”
STEVE LATTANZI
Director of Systems and Administration
