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  • Azumo

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    Build Intelligent Apps for Web, Mobile, Data, AI and Cloud

    Azumo helps businesses build intelligent apps by providing top-tier developers skilled in AI, data engineering and enterprise web & mobile applications. Our expertise has earned the trust of industry leaders like Facebook, Twitter, Discovery, Zynga, and NCSoft...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed

    Azumo Services

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    • Discovery Channel
    • Meta
    • Zynga
    • Jostens
    • Assembled Brands
    • NGL
    • NCSoft
    • Twitter
    • Horoscope.com
    • Bento
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Azumo Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michael S.
      Michael S. Director at Software Development Company
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Michael S.

      We selected Azumo to develop our software. We transitioned from another development company, so Azumo was initially responsible for migrating our existing code and environments. We are currently still working with Azumo as our nearshore software development team on adding new items to our software.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous CTO at Healthcare Company
      5.0

      UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Azumo helped us migrate our existing UIs into a new framework, creating reusable components and the infrastructure needed for future development. The developer they assigned became a seamless part of our team, always punctual, responsive, and a great fit overall.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous VP Product & Engineering at Sales & Mktg Software Company
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Anonymous

      Thanks to Azumo’s work, our product is now more scalable, optimized, and ready for a growing user base. Their team has managed the engagement effectively, keeping us updated and addressing any challenges along the way. We’ve appreciated their constant availability and proactive communication.

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  • We Make the Impossible Case Possible.

    Matellio is a leading software engineering studio, recognized globally for delivering intelligent solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We specialize in developing customized AI solutions tailored to various needs of businesses under different industry verticals...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed

    Matellio Inc. Services

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Staff Augmentation
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    • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • Tracking Genie
    • Brideside
    • Air Fusion
    • vCard Global
    • Codexa
    • PTGI
    • INSPRO
    • NERVVE
    • GoShow
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Matellio Inc. Reviews & Testimonials

    • Undisclosed
      Undisclosed CTO at V Card Global
      4.7

      Web Development Review from Undisclosed

      Matellio is one of the best organizations I have had a chance to work with. Their unique approach to becoming an integrated extension of our corporate programming staff provides us with the ability to design and implement solutions in an ever changing environment.

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  • We build great software that builds your bottom line

    Dualboot is a business and software development company. We build great software, but we base our success on whether it helps your business grow...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Dualboot Partners Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Blockchain
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    • Elevation Church
    • Lexipol
    • DebtBook
    • Boardroom Insiders
    • PrizePicks
    • PetScreening
    • Continental
    • flyExclusive
    • Jib Jab
    • CRDN
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Dualboot Partners Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nelson Santini
      Nelson Santini Review from Google
      5.0

      Nelson Santini's Review Sourced from Google

      Phenomenal team to work with. From Sales to Engineering, Customer Service and at the highest level of leadership, the DualBoot partner team is simply great. They are consistent and interested in your success. Once their engineering team has learned your stack, you can't tell from inside to external resources. Work just gets done. I recommend them w/o reservations; start-up or well established firm, you are in great hands with the DualBoot team!

    • Geoff Eloge
      Geoff Eloge Review from Google
      5.0

      Geoff Eloge's Review Sourced from Google

      Dualboot has been a great partner for our fintech startup. Their knowledge and expertise have been critical in guiding us towards launch. We'd highly recommend them for anyone who needs a trusted technology partner.

    • Dan Sperau
      Dan Sperau Review from Google
      5.0

      Dan Sperau's Review Sourced from Google

      We have been working with Dualboot for close to a year and the process is perfect. The team is responsive, knowledgeable and talented. The Dualboot team has taken the idea of software and allowed it to be simplified for non-tech minded people. I would recommend them to anyone.

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  • Production AI you're not allowed to get wrong.

    iSimplifyMe is an AI Infrastructure & Orchestration firm. We architect and operate production AI on private AWS...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $299/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    iSimplifyMe Services

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Web Development
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    • Bartco Lighting
    • Dr Jay Calvert
    • Signature Dentistry
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    iSimplifyMe Reviews & Testimonials

    • Dr. Millicent Rovelo
      Dr. Millicent Rovelo Review from Google
      5.0

      Dr. Millicent Rovelo's Review Sourced from Google

      I could not be happier with this company! I have had two websites designed by them and the whole experience was amazing. Their technology and skills are top of the line and their customer service is excellent. Not to mention a good eye for aesthetics and skilled at SEO building. Highly recommend!!

    • Nikki Lazzara
      Nikki Lazzara Review from Google
      5.0

      Nikki Lazzara's Review Sourced from Google

      Joe and James and AJ have done wonders for our business. Excellent design as well as support while we navigate our new website. Professional. I highly recommend them if you are looking to improve your digital marketing.

    • Anita Patel
      Anita Patel Review from Google
      5.0

      Anita Patel's Review Sourced from Google

      I’ve worked with ISimplifyMe on a number of different projects over the years, and I think they are second to none. I am very particular about whom I choose to work with, and had interviewed a lot of companies before deciding to go with ISimplifyMe. I had contemplated going with a local company (Los Angeles), thinking it may be easier to communicate, but with ISimplifyMe the time difference was a nonissue. They replied faster and more thoroughly than local companies, and have been able to deliver time and time again. They have consistently produced high quality work, while being honest, reliable, and trustworthy.

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  • Designing the Digital Future.

    A top custom software development firm dedicated to delivering bespoke digital products that drive innovation and help you achieve your brand goals. A full-stack developer with expertise in every major platform and language, we design and deliver custom applications and host and maintain the solutions we...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Espresso Moon Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • Cloud Consulting
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    • DistributionNOW
    • Tesla
    • Nucor Steel
    • Everest Funeral Concierge
    • Flexitallic
    • Solvay Dental
    • Stream Realty
    • Wilson Perumal
    • Neuhaus Academy
    • SafeFleet
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    Espresso Moon Reviews & Testimonials

    • Bradley Collins
      Bradley Collins Review from Google
      5.0

      Bradley Collins's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with the guys at Espresso Moon (Scott, Doug, Tim and Dwayne) was truly a great collaboration and experience. They didn't just throw a website together for us, they helped us to reinvent ourselves. They go out of their way to get to know you and your business to the fullest extent, and that is a quality that is not often seen. If I were to recommend a web design/hosting company to anyone, Espresso Moon would be the one and only name I give. Thank you for your service and support!

    • Meredyth Jones
      Meredyth Jones Review from Google
      5.0

      Meredyth Jones's Review Sourced from Google

      I worked primarily with Scott, Tim and Doug to build a fairly complicated site: Paypal/credit card payments, video training modules, a graded quiz, and issuance of a completion certificate. They were the only website company that invited me to an in-person meeting and that was tremendously helpful in me understanding how they work and them understanding my goals. Large Animal Consulting & Education launched 2 days ago and the site is running smoothly. I'm very happy with the site they designed (they also designed my logos) and am looking forward to using them to support and add to the site down the road.

    • Caleb Schallert
      Caleb Schallert Review from Google
      5.0

      Caleb Schallert's Review Sourced from Google

      Doug Wheeler is the owner of Espresso Moon and he has provided my small business excellent IT technical support for our website. His team helped me out by removing malicious code that was affecting my site right after the Heart Bleed epidemic last year. He got my site back up and running so i could continue business and save my online reputation. I would recommend Espresso Moon LLC to anyone in need of a new website or mobile application because they follow through with what they promise to do, on time and on budget. They are truly a pleasure to work with!

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  • End-to-End Engineering Expertise

    Building and scaling digital products for enterprises across Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) & Europe with expert engineering and IFS services and consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Creative Software Services

    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    • Ctrlprint
    • Qmatic
    • Dips
    • Netonet
    • Mediq
    • VT industries
    • Lovold systems
    • 2C8
    • Booknordics
    • Oneflow
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    Creative Software Reviews & Testimonials

    • Menura Dolage
      Menura Dolage Review from Google
      5.0

      Menura Dolage's Review Sourced from Google

      Creative Software – Colombo 3 is a place I’ve come to know quite well, and overall, it absolutely lives up to expectations. I would recommend it to both organizations and individuals looking for reliable IT services, but also as a great workplace environment. Getting in requires going through security and receiving a clearance card, so access is controlled and feels secure. Once inside, the environment is clean, well-maintained, and surprisingly comfortable for a corporate setting. It’s not overly crowded either, except maybe around lunchtime in the cafeteria. What really stands out here is the workplace culture and facilities. The people are easily the best part; friendly, supportive, and great to work with. On top of that, the office has a lot of perks like free coffee, a pool table, PlayStation 5, foosball, board games, and even a gym with showers. It creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that makes day-to-day work much more pleasant. The only real downside is parking. The underground car park isn’t sufficient for everyone, so there’s an additional parking area about 100 meters away, which can be a bit inconvenient. Overall, it’s a clean, secure, and well-managed place with a cozy and positive vibe. It’s been a great experience for me, especially as an intern, and it’s somewhere I’d gladly continue being part of.

    • Mohan Fernando
      Mohan Fernando Review from Google
      5.0

      Mohan Fernando's Review Sourced from Google

      One of Sri Lanka's original start ups, and the first Scandinavian investment in the local software scene. With a cadre of over 700 software engineers, tie ups with major universities on software skills and technology enhancement, Creative is helmed and run by an easy going set of people bent on re shaping the software field and giving back to the nation in the form of various CSR projects.

    • Kanchana Ranasinghe
      Kanchana Ranasinghe Review from Google
      5.0

      Kanchana Ranasinghe's Review Sourced from Google

      Creative Software has over 15 years of experience building high-performing dedicated teams in Sri Lanka for international clients and they know what it takes to succeed in software outsourcing. Whether you are looking to extend your in-house software teams, or need assistance in developing, quality assuring, managing or supporting your applications, Creative can help. They recently won overall winner for business and financial results in medium sector organisations and runners up award for ICT sector at National business excellence awards organised by National Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka.

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  • Digital Innovation Experts

    At 10up, we think that where design and engineering knowledge intersect is where digital innovation frequently occurs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    10up Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Calmatters
    • Penske Media
    • California DMV
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud Consultants

What services do cloud consulting firms provide?

Cloud consulting companies typically provide these specialized services: 

  • System audit and strategy: Assessing the current IT infrastructure, applications, and processes to identify gaps, uncover opportunities, and develop a cloud strategy aligned with business goals. 
  • Cloud migration and implementation: Moving data, applications, and infrastructure from on-premises environments or legacy systems to the cloud platform and performing cloud integration while minimizing downtime and preserving data integrity. 
  • Cloud operations and optimization: Reviewing an existing cloud environment to identify performance issues, security gaps, and cost inefficiencies, and recommending improvements to increase reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. 
  • Regulatory compliance and security: Helping organizations operate under the cloud shared responsibility model by implementing identity and access management (IAM), encryption, governance controls, and other cybersecurity measures to protect systems and data. 
  • Cloud training: Providing workshops, documentation, and hands-on training so internal teams can effectively use, manage, and maintain their cloud environment. 

Some firms also offer adjacent cloud consulting services, such as data analytics, digital transformation, DevOps, AI/ML development, custom software development, managed services, and ongoing support. 

What is the difference between cloud consulting companies and managed services?

Top cloud consulting firms primarily help organizations plan, design, migrate, and optimize their cloud environments. Managed services, by contrast, focus on the ongoing operation, monitoring, and support of IT systems. Here is a side-by-side comparison:

  Cloud Consulting Firms Managed Services Providers
Primary focus Strategy, architecture, migration, compliance, and optimization Day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and support
Services Cloud assessments, roadmap development, migration planning, implementation, governance, compliance, optimization, and training Infrastructure monitoring, incident response, patching, cybersecurity support, help desk services, backups, and disaster recovery
Engagement model Typically, project-based or advisory, with some offering ongoing support  Usually long-term and recurring under a managed service agreement
Best for Organizations planning a migration, modernization effort, or cloud optimization initiative Organizations that need continuous operational support for existing systems

When should you choose a cloud platform or an on-premises setup?

The right choice depends on your security and compliance requirements, workload patterns, internal IT capabilities, and budget. 

Consider choosing a cloud platform if: 

  • Your team works across multiple locations and needs reliable remote access. 
  • Your workloads or data volumes fluctuate, and you need to scale up or down quickly. 
  • You are a startup or small business seeking faster deployment, lower upfront costs, and greater flexibility. 

Consider an on-premise setup if: 

  • You work with highly sensitive data or proprietary systems that require strict control over infrastructure. 
  • You operate in a highly regulated industry where certain data or workloads must remain on-premises. 
  • You have stable, predictable workloads that can justify the higher upfront investment over time. 

In some cases, a hybrid approach may be the best option, especially for organizations that want to keep sensitive systems on-premises while using the cloud for scalability, collaboration, or backup and disaster recovery. 

When should you hire a cloud consultant vs. keep it in-house?

Consider hiring a cloud consultant when you need specialized expertise, an outside perspective, or extra support for a complex project. Consultants help fill skill gaps on your internal team, develop a migration strategy, and recommend the right cloud platform, deployment model, and tech stack according to your needs. 

A cloud consulting company can also help identify gaps and opportunities in your current cloud platforms to further align them with your business goals, operational needs, and compliance requirements. 

On the other hand, keep cloud computing in-house if you already have an experienced internal team that can plan, migrate, set up, maintain, and manage your environment effectively. 

An in-house approach may also be preferable if you work with highly sensitive data or proprietary systems and want tighter day-to-day control over operations. 

How much do cloud consulting services cost?

The cost of cloud consulting services starts at $60-$180 per hour, while senior consultants or highly specialized experts may charge $100-$250+ per hour. The total cost of service will depend on project scale and complexity, security and compliance requirements, and technologies involved. 

Approximate cloud consulting service rates are as follows: 

  • Small engagements ($10,000-$50,000+): These often include cloud assessments, a cloud adoption roadmap, proof of concept (PoC), and ready-to-use service deployment. 
  • Mid-sized engagements ($50,000-$150,000+): Customized cloud infrastructure design, governance setup, and integration with existing systems. 
  • Large-scale projects (starts at $150,000): Multi-environment migrations, advanced security and compliance frameworks, large-scale modernization, or complex platform initiatives. 
  • Enterprise-level projects (starts at $500,000): Highly customized architecture, enterprise-wide cloud transformation, multiple integrations, strict compliance requirements, and support for large internal teams or business units. 

What are the top consulting companies?

We have curated a list of top consulting companies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget. 

High budget: $50,000+
  • Talentica Software 
  • Azumo 
  • Infinum 
Low budget: $25,000-$50,000
  • Essential Designs 
  • A3Logics 
  • ELEKS 

Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates. For instance, you can narrow your search to AWS consulting in New York. 

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