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Engagement Models

Flexible Ways to Work With Virtue Ghana Technologies

Every organization has different technology requirements. Some need a specific project delivered; others need ongoing support, strategic guidance, development, training or a long-term technology partner.

Our engagement models are shaped around the scope, complexity and duration of each client’s requirements.

  1. 01

    Project-Based

    Define. Build. Deliver.

    For organizations with a clearly defined technology requirement and specific delivery objective.

    Suitable For

    • Websites, web and mobile applications
    • Business management systems and digital transformation initiatives
    • IT infrastructure, network and cloud projects
    • Cybersecurity, systems integration, automation, AI and data projects

    Client Receives

    • Defined scope and project plan
    • Requirements documentation and solution design
    • Implementation, testing and deployment
    • Documentation, training and handover

    Discovery → Requirements → Design → Development → Testing → Deployment → Training → Handover

  2. 02

    Monthly Technology Support

    Ongoing Technology Assistance

    Reliable technical support without maintaining a large internal IT team. Support hours, service levels and response priorities are agreed for each engagement.

    Suitable For

    • Startups, SMEs and growing businesses
    • Schools, churches and non-profit organizations
    • Professional service firms

    Services May Include

    • Helpdesk, remote and onsite support
    • Hardware, software, user, network and application support
    • IT maintenance, asset management and preventive maintenance
    • Technical advisory and monthly reporting
  3. 03

    Managed IT Services

    Proactive Technology Environment Management

    For organizations requiring proactive management of an agreed technology environment. Service scope, response times and responsibilities are defined in an agreed service-level arrangement.

    Services May Include

    • Infrastructure, network, server and cloud management
    • Endpoint, backup and security monitoring
    • Patch management and preventive maintenance
    • Incident management, IT assets and service reporting

    Monitor → Maintain → Protect → Respond → Report → Improve

  4. 04

    Strategic Technology Advisory

    Technology Leadership When You Need It

    Technology guidance for organizations that need leadership and direction without maintaining a full-time senior technology management function.

    Services May Include

    • IT strategy, technology roadmaps and digital transformation
    • IT governance, enterprise architecture and technology assessment
    • IT budgeting, vendor evaluation and procurement
    • Cybersecurity, cloud, continuity policies and IT service management

    Engagement Options

    • One-time assessment
    • Advisory project
    • Monthly advisory
    • Fractional technology leadership
    • Transformation program
  5. 05

    Software Development Retainer

    Continuous Product & Application Development

    Ongoing development capacity for organizations with evolving software requirements rather than a single project.

    Services May Include

    • New features, bug fixes and system enhancements
    • APIs, integrations and UI/UX improvements
    • Performance, security and database improvements
    • Mobile development and application modernization

    Plan → Prioritize → Develop → Test → Release → Review → Improve

  6. 06

    Dedicated Development Team

    Extend Your Technology Team

    Dedicated technical resources or a coordinated development team configured according to project requirements.

    Suitable For

    • Digital products and SaaS platforms
    • Enterprise applications and product development
    • Digital transformation and long-term application development

    Team May Include

    • Software developers
    • UI/UX designers
    • Quality assurance professionals
    • DevOps specialists
    • Business analysts
    • Project managers and solution architects
  7. 07

    Training & Professional Development

    Build Technology Capability Within Your Organization

    Customized learning programs for employees, IT teams, teachers, students, professionals, managers and institutions.

    Services May Include

    • Digital literacy and software development
    • Networking and cybersecurity
    • Data, analytics and artificial intelligence
    • Cloud technology, STEM and IT operations

    Onsite → Classroom → Virtual → Hybrid → Workshops → Bootcamps

  8. 08

    School & STEM Programs

    Develop the Next Generation of Technology Talent

    Practical technology and STEM programs structured for different age groups, learning levels and institutional objectives.

    Services May Include

    • ICT programs, coding and robotics clubs
    • STEM clubs, workshops and innovation challenges
    • Holiday technology programs and digital literacy
    • Programming, electronics, IoT and engineering projects
    • Teacher training and STEM laboratory planning
  9. 09

    Digital Transformation Partnership

    Technology Transformation Beyond a Single Project

    Coordinated support across technology areas for organizations undertaking significant digital transformation.

    Services May Include

    • Current-state and digital maturity assessments
    • Transformation roadmaps and process digitization
    • Business application development and systems integration
    • Automation, data, analytics and cloud adoption
    • Infrastructure, cybersecurity, user enablement and change management
    • Continuous improvement

    Strategy + Business Processes + Software + Infrastructure + Data + Security + Training + Operations

  10. 10

    Custom Partnership

    A Technology Engagement Designed Around You

    For complex or evolving requirements that do not fit a predefined package. Multiple Virtue Ghana Technologies capabilities can be combined into one coordinated engagement.

    Services May Include

    • Business objectives and project scope
    • Technology requirements, users and locations
    • Infrastructure and internal capabilities
    • Timeline, budget and long-term objectives

Choosing an Engagement Model

Start with the requirement. Agree the right structure.

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RequirementPossible Engagement
One-time technology projectProject-Based
Ongoing technical supportMonthly Technology Support
Proactive IT managementManaged IT Services
Strategic technology guidanceTechnology Advisory
Continuous software developmentDevelopment Retainer
Extended development capacityDedicated Development Team
Staff technology skillsTraining & Professional Development
School technology & STEMSchool & STEM Program
Organization-wide transformationDigital Transformation Partnership
Complex or unique requirementsCustom Partnership

The final engagement structure is determined by the organization’s requirements and agreed scope.

From First Project to Long-Term Partnership

Engagement can evolve as technology requirements grow.

A client and a consultant shake hands across a desk, with a project timeline of completed phases on a laptop between them.
  1. 01

    Start

    A specific problem or project.

  2. 02

    Build

    Develop and implement the required solution.

  3. 03

    Support

    Provide technical and operational support.

  4. 04

    Optimize

    Improve performance, security and processes.

  5. 05

    Transform

    Introduce new technology and digital capabilities.

  6. 06

    Grow

    Continue developing the organization’s technology environment.

Our Commitment

Understand the need. Define the scope. Deliver the solution. Support the organization. Measure the outcome. Improve continuously.

Technology. Strategy. Innovation. Growth.

Discuss your requirements