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AI Consulting Review from Bryan Beck
Shaun introduced us to some of the functions available in the ChatGPT Business plan. We discovered some very powerful tools that we will use in our lumber industry research and consulting work. Shaun was a great, knowledgeable tour guide and helped us get pointed in the right direction.
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Web Development Review from Zach Gibbs
Sembit was fantastic to work with. They integrated our Zoho APIs and LIMS system seamlessly, and the dashboards they helped build have quickly become tools our teams use every day. The project went smoothly from start to finish, and the results have had a real impact on how we manage operations.
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Software Development Review from Adam Kaufman
The team at Sembit and their work product has been nothing short of stellar. The team is a delight to work with. We have actively looked for more projects for them to work on because their deliverables are timely and of high quality. Sembit started out doing a mobile app project for us, then they grew to doing our Playground project for our effcc Compiler. They have also done a number of backend systems projects as well. The Sembit team are trusted advisors when we need to deploy a new system or work on a new project. Sembit will always be a go-to partner.
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Startups Software Development Review from Justin Collins
Our first engagement with Twenty Ideas was accurately scoped and allocated from day one, and that was impressive. Being on time and budget while exceeding expectations seems impossible for many vendors, but with Twenty Ideas, there were zero issues. They anticipated our needs and presented clear options when necessary.
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Mobile App Development Review from Rachel Efron
The most impressive thing was the collaboration we established. I had been creating this app by myself for so long, and all of a sudden, I had a whole team of thought partners. Twenty Ideas really got in there with me, learned what I was trying to make, and collaborated with me on it. It was an extremely rewarding experience, and we're thrilled with the app!
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Jana DiSanti's Review Sourced from Google
I started working with Twenty Ideas in a part-time consulting capacity, but I became so taken with the team’s passion, mission, and supportive culture, that I ended up applying for a full-time position. I’ve been with the team for three and a half years now, and it’s given opened doors to expand my skill set; work with smart, kind, and dedicated people, every day; and work with clients who truly care about making a positive impact, to create life-changing solutions together. It’s a great place to work!
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MIKE PESSAR's Review Sourced from Google
The team at CloudSquare came to save the day when others couldn't. I had some last minute CRM and systems setup issues which halted operations so time was of the essence. CloudSquare was able to jump on the task, solve the issue and got us back in business in no time! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Danny Ferrara's Review Sourced from Google
CloudSquare is a great company, it is always a pleasure working with them and there software is excellent! We use Brokersuite and love it.
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Steve Kenny's Review Sourced from Google
IP Services has been instrumental in enhancing our security and compliance framework. Their expertise and support have given us the confidence to focus on our core non-profit operations.
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Josh S's Review Sourced from Google
Fast response times, expert knowledge, and unbeatable service! IP Services keeps us running smoothly and securely.
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BjK Productions's Review Sourced from Google
Thanks to IP Services, our company now has peace of mind with robust security and compliance solutions.
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Rudee Sullivan's Review Sourced from Google
A hamster is a better choice for you IT needs.Avoid this place like the plague.
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Candace Wells's Review Sourced from Google
Infinity Micro is the best. They manage our off-site back up and have helped with our IT needs for the past few years. I've personally worked with our IT tech, Brendan, as the Firm Administrator for a local law firm in Salem. While their whole team is very down to earth, professional, and knowledgeable, Brendan and I have established a great working relationship over the past year. He's familiar with our Firm and our set-up, helps trouble shoot issues with little to no notice, and I know he's always looking out to anticipate trouble. I would like to think I'm fairly tech savvy, but Brendan patiently explains issues to me when I can't comprehend the tech. I would highly recommend Infinity Micro to anyone looking for a reliable IT company who can explain tech to you in plain English.
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Eric Ottoson's Review Sourced from Google
This company does good work and knows what to do to keep business workflow moving forward and secure.
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Kevin Carraher's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked for Centizen Inc. for the last 4 years and it's been a great experience. The ownership and employees are ethical and very dedicated to our clients, candidates & our employees success.
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Jayadev Krishna Pillai Bhaskaran Nair (Jayadev Nair)'s Review Sourced from Google
I worked with this organization for 18 months and had a very good experience in all perspective. All promises were met and been very loyal. I would again work in this company and definitely recommend to other software engineers.
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Pauline Amal's Review Sourced from Google
Centizen is one of the fastest growing IT service company in North West.Centizen is more suitable for real experienced candidate and not suitable for candidates with fake resumes.Centizen is continuously looking for mid to expert level Java developers (FE, Back End and Full stack), Big Data Developers, Cloud Engineers, Mobile Developers and DevOps.All Centizen job openings are posted in job portals like Dice and in their Website.Centizen has good reputation with their client for their quality and former employees like Hugo who wrote his review here a month ago.Centizen minimize their operating cost as much as possible and passes that to their clients and consultants.Centizen offers good pay rate and I totally recommend Centizen to any IT professional.Centizen Big Challenge: -Centizen understand the frustration of the candidates but Candidates should understand Centizen is competing with 30 to 40 other suppliers in each of our client. Centizen goal is to place more suitable candidates in their clients and not to waste Candidate or clients time.
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Josh Richardson's Review Sourced from Google
Campfire Solutions is your one stop shop for all things IT related. They have answered all my questions and provided excellent support in great detail, no matter how small I thought my question might be. I am transitioning from a large corporate into starting my own business, Campfire solutions is there when I need them, and I must say it's really comforting to know the person I am talking to is located right here in the United States.
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FlyeGirl's Review Sourced from Google
Jordan answered my support call on my first call in and scheduled time to come fix my problem the following morning. Quick turnaround! We were able to get what we needed done in an hour and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. I 10/10 recommend Campfire IT solutions for your personal or business IT needs.
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Katie Carpenter's Review Sourced from Google
I love working with Campfire IT Solutions. Not only are they, responsive and knowledgeable, they make technology easy to understand and always teach me something new.
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Adam Ally's Review Sourced from Google
This office handles our IT and it is always helpful, proactive, responsive, and friendly. Very thankful for this team supporting us!
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Drew Harrison's Review Sourced from Google
Nick and his team are great to work with, and very knowledgeable when it comes to all things IT and cybersecurity. Fast and friendly support that can help with any tech issues and needs.
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Michael Ferrel's Review Sourced from Google
Been working with the guys at heroic for 20 years. These are top notch professionals with very deep experience. I have worked with them in the data center, on site and in the cloud. Have used them for managed services, large projects, small projects and everything in between. I trust them completely. Not only are they really great at what they do, they are also genuinely outstanding human beings. Look no further.
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xianfeng Li's Review Sourced from Google
I worked for STG on a client project from 09/2013 to 08/2014, Jay is a great boss to work with, and he always cares about the client(with frequent onsite checkins with the team and his employee) to make sure both sides were on the same page. He tried to give the best support/benefit to his employees(may not on par with big companies, but he does try his best). Would like to work with him again!
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Doug Rabkin's Review Sourced from Google
I have been working with STG for over a year now on a very complex project. They are exceptionally knowledgeable and communicate very well. They have helped my company enormously. Their hourly rates are less than other companies we have used.
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Bruce Chen's Review Sourced from Google
Software Technology Group has built and maintained an incredible website for my small business the past 15+ years. They do very high quality and innovative work and it's always a pleasure to interact with them. When I recently integrated online ordering for our small business, they worked with me to understand my business needs and integrated links to a point-of-sale system. I highly recommend them.
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Cloud consultants can help businesses control costs, align cloud systems with business goals, and identify risks or inefficiencies that internal teams may overlook.
They can also fill skill gaps for organizations with limited in-house cloud expertise.
A Deloitte study found that while 95% of IT and business leaders believe that cloud is critical to digital transformation, 57% said lack of experience is a major barrier to implementation.
Moreover, 35% of organizations moved workloads back to on-premise setups after experiencing unexpected cloud costs.
For businesses dealing with these issues, a cloud consulting partner can provide the strategic, technical, and operational guidance needed to improve outcomes.
According to Flexera's State of the Cloud report, small and midsize businesses continue to rely on cloud consultants and managed service providers for services such as:
To prepare for cloud adoption, assess your migration readiness, security and compliance requirements, business goals, and technical environment. Key preparation steps include:
Cloud migration can take 1-4 weeks for small businesses rehosting their IT infrastructure using off-the-shelf solutions. However, enterprise-level migrations that require a hybrid cloud strategy may take over 1 year.
The factors impacting the cloud migration timeline include:
Approximate cloud migration timelines:
Before hiring a cloud consulting firm, ask questions that help you evaluate its experience, delivery process, and fit for your specific project:
To choose the right consultant for your business, specify the outcomes you want to achieve and weigh them against the consultant's capabilities and past results.
Here are some steps to guide you:
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding cloud consulting companies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Cloud consulting companies typically provide these specialized services:Â
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.Â
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:
| Â | 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 |
The right choice depends on your security and compliance requirements, workload patterns, internal IT capabilities, and budget.Â
Consider choosing a cloud platform if:Â
Consider an on-premise setup if:Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Approximate cloud consulting service rates are as follows:Â
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.Â
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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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.Â
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