Case Study: Viber establishes an offshore development center with ScienceSoft's BOT model

Viber builds a 40-member offshore development center in 2 years with ScienceSoft

Viber, a global VoIP and messaging app, needed to rapidly expand its Android and desktop presence but wanted more control and commitment than typical outsourcing offers. They sought a partner to leverage the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, aiming to eventually establish their own offshore development center. ScienceSoft became their chosen vendor.

ScienceSoft implemented the BOT model, first building and then operating dedicated development teams under Viber's management for two years. Following this period, ScienceSoft successfully transferred a team of 40 specialists, all infrastructure, and project knowledge to Viber's own entity, providing key legal and financial support. This partnership enabled Viber to establish a fully operational European development center in a cost-efficient, low-risk manner, supporting its growth to over 800 million users.

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