Staff Augmentation for Drupal Projects: How Kanopi Supports In-House Teams

Kanopi Studios, in a recent blog post authored by Denise Beyer, outlines the strategic value of staff augmentation for mission-driven organisations managing complex digital ecosystems. The article explains how this model allows internal teams to maintain ownership of their web projects while gaining access to specialised skills and additional capacity during critical phases of website development or maintenance.

Rather than outsourcing an entire project, staff augmentation enables organisations to bring in external experts for targeted support, such as compliance with accessibility or HIPAA standards, or to meet tight project timelines. Denise emphasises that this approach helps teams retain control, fill skill gaps, and collaborate effectively without disrupting existing workflows. This flexibility is especially beneficial for teams that have faced issues with rigid or unsupported web builds in the past.

The blog also shares general examples of how Kanopi has helped organisations strengthen internal capacity. These include assisting Fortune 50 companies with secure Drupal integrations, supporting hospital teams during major redesigns, and ensuring compliance for nonprofits. A notable case mentioned is the UCSF Department of Surgery, where Kanopi supported the development of scalable templates for over 80 websites. The article positions staff augmentation as a practical solution for delivering high-quality, user-centric digital experiences while aligning with organisational goals.