VMG Labs' Fractional BTP CoE

Maximize Your SAP BTP Investment with Flexible, On-Demand Expertise

Are you leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), but struggling to find the right expertise for specific tasks or ongoing needs?  Do you need occasional help, but not a full-time commitment?


VMG Labs offers a flexible, fractional BTP support model designed to provide you with the expertise you need, when you need it.  We help you overcome BTP challenges, accelerate projects, and unlock the full potential of your investment – without the overhead of a full-time hire. All clients that use our services have access to our internal knowledge base and accelerators.

  
Chapter I

Overcoming Your BTP Challenges

We understand that BTP needs can fluctuate.  Our fractional support model addresses common
challenges, including:

  • Spike in Demand:  Need extra hands for a short-term project, urgent bug fix, or unexpected workload?
  • Skill Gaps:  Require expertise in a niche BTP area (e.g., specific integration scenarios, advanced Fiori development, AI/ML integration)?
  • Proof-of-Concept Development:  Want to quickly test a BTP-based solution before committing to a larger project? Make sure the solution works before committing to a CPEA contract?
  • Continuous Improvement:  Need ongoing, but not full-time, support for optimization, monitoring, and minor enhancements?
  • Knowledge Transfer:  Want to upskill your internal team with hands-on guidance from a BTP expert?
  • Ad-hoc Development Requests: Do you have short term development requests.

Our fractional support model is perfect for:

  • Innovation: Quickly prototype and deploy new cloud-native applications.
  • Integration: Seamlessly connect SAP and non-SAP systems (even complex scenarios).
  • Agility: Respond rapidly to changing business requirements.
  • Efficiency: Optimize your BTP environment for performance and cost.
  • User-Centricity: Build intuitive and engaging Fiori applications.
  
Chapter II

Why Choose VMG Labs for Fractional BTP Support?

  • On-Demand Expertise
    Access certified SAP BTP experts only when you need them.  Avoid the cost and commitment of full-time resources.
  • Flexible Engagements
    We tailor our support to your exact needs, from a few hours a month to a dedicated part-time resource.
  • Seamless Integration
    Our experts work as an extension of your team, collaborating directly with your internal staff.
  • Industry-Specific Knowledge
    We bring deep experience across various industries, ensuring solutions are aligned with your business context.
  • Proven Methodology
    We leverage AI-driven insights, SAP clean core principles, and proprietary accelerators to deliver results quickly and efficiently.
  • Cost-Effective
    Pay only for the support you use, maximizing your ROI.
  
Chapter III

How Our Fractional Support Works

Our BTP support is designed with a flexible, needs-based approach.

  1. Initial Consultation
    We start with an assessment to understand your specific BTP challenges, goals, and the type of support you require.
  2. Scope Definition
    We work with you to define the scope of work, outlining the specific tasks, deliverables, and estimated hours.  This is completely flexible and can be adjusted as needed.
  3. Expert Matching
    We carefully select a BTP expert (or a small team, if required) with the precise skills and experience to match your needs.
  4. Flexible Engagement
    Our expert works with your team on an agreed-upon schedule, providing support, development, guidance, or knowledge transfer.
  5. Regular Reporting & Communication
    We provide transparent reporting on progress, hours used, and achievements, ensuring you're always informed.
  6. Scalability
    Easily adjust the level of support up or down as your needs change.
  
Chapter IV

Example Use Cases

  • Scenario 1 - Urgent Integration Issue:
    A critical integration between your SAP system and a third-party application fails.  You need immediate expert help to diagnose and fix the problem.  We can provide a BTP Integration Suite expert within hours to resolve the issue and get your business back on track.

  • Scenario 2 - Fiori UI Enhancement:
    You need to make a specific modification to an existing Fiori application, but your internal team lacks the necessary UI5 expertise.  We can dedicate a Fiori developer for a few days to implement the changes quickly and efficiently.

  • Scenario 3 - CAP Application Proof-of-Concept:
    You want to explore building a new cloud-native application using SAP CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model) but need guidance on the initial architecture and setup.  We can provide a CAP expert to help you build a working prototype and validate your concept.

  • Scenario 4 - Ongoing BTP Monitoring & Optimization: 
    You need someone to monitor your BTP environment, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement minor optimizations on a regular basis, but don't need a full-time resource.  We can provide a BTP expert for a few hours per week to ensure your system runs smoothly.

  • Scenario 5 - Short term development request:
    You need to develop a simple application to extend the capabilities of your SAP system.
  
Chapter V

See How We've Helped Businesses Like Yours

  • Fractional Support Model
    A retailer needed help in reviewing a SAP Build Process Automation implementation. We undertook a technical review of a large SIs implementation that had stalled. We provided
    • Technical review of implementation
    • Provided knowledge transfer to their internal team.
    • Suggested an updated architecture to optimize their CPEA contract
  • Off-line mobile app development
    An SAP supply chain consultancy needed help building out a mobile application that could scan handling units and track delivery. Our team handled S/4HANA integration, clean core development extensions, and other optimizations, shifting the company from manual processes to streamlines, real-time operations.
  
Chapter VI

Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for flexible, expert BTP support without the long-term commitment, contact us today. Our fractional model provides the perfect solution for ad-hoc needs, specific skill gaps, and ongoing optimization

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