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Compuwork helps regulated businesses in finance, legal, and healthcare stay compliant, secure, and confident with managed IT and cybersecurity built to meet NYDFS, SEC, and HIPAA standards and backed by lasting partnership... View CompuWork's portfolio | View all reviews
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High-performance web hosting for digital agencies, businesses, casual webmasters and more. We pride ourselves on providing unmatched speed and reliability, along with our award-winning 24/7 expert support... View all reviews
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Multi Award winning cyber security company focusing on cyber security only to develop cutting edge solutions and protection for business... View The VP Techno Labs International's portfolio
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Our mission is to handle the day-to-day management and operation of your IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity solutions, IT help desk, phones, and networks. As an MSP, we proactively monitor and maintain your IT environment to ensure its reliability, security, and efficiency, allowing you to focus... View all reviews
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Checkpoint Creative is a Sydney-based digital design and development studio specialising in high-quality websites and digital platforms for growing businesses and established organisations... View Checkpoint Creative's portfolio
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Shoviv is a trusted name in the field of data management and recovery solutions, offering a range of software tools for email migration, backup, and repair. With a focus on user-friendly products and robust performance, Shoviv helps organizations securely manage and streamline their data processes, ensuring... View Shoviv Software Pvt. Ltd.'s portfolio
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Wepoint is a North American consulting firm that drives digital transformation through AI, cloud platforms, data, and business process innovation... View all reviews
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Founded by Robert Phelps, a former Apple employee, Creative IT helps companies that utilize Apple and Microsoft technologies through Managed IT Support in Kernersville, NC. Whether you need services for Cybersecurity Support, Regulatory Compliance, Network Continuity, Cloud Migration or Data Backup, turn to... View all reviews
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LAUNCH YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH AZURE CONSULTING SERVICES... View all reviews
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We specialize in developing scalable solutions for all business sizes. We offer 360o digital transformation solutions & tech services, from concept to design, development to execution... View all reviews
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We deliver cybersecurity training and consulting for some of the world’s top brands and also partner with national systems integrators to augment their teams with our expertise... View CyberWarrior profile
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When it comes to managing IT for your business, you need an expert. Let us show you what responsive, reliable, and accountable IT Support looks like in the world... View all reviews
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We’re a team of passionate, proactive specialists who work tirelessly to meet your IT and voice needs. Technology, wave after ever-changing wave of IT – doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We promise... View all reviews
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Logically is an IT consulting and outsourcing firm with offices across the United States. We have locations in ME, MA, CT, OH, NY, NC, TN, MN, NV, and CA... View all reviews
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KnowledgePath is a specialized business consulting firm that excels in lean technology-enabled business transformation. With a client-centric approach, we focus on delivering sustainable improvements in people, processes, and business performance. Our independent stance towards technology and software... View all reviews
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VenomIT is a full stack IT company, specialising in Cloud Hosting and Cyber security but with knowledge to solve any technical problems companies face no matter how large or small. VenomIT can do full digital transformations to just supplying you with IT support for your current systems... View VenomIT profile
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We provide the most advanced solutions for SaaS and data management to optimize SaaS operations and secure collaboration... View all reviews
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Accelerate your path to digital business with our vetted tech talent... View Inclusion Cloud profile
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Cqlsys Technologies is a leading and successfully running web design, mobile application development service provider company which has the world-class custom development resources and also highly qualified professionals... View all reviews
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Seneca Resources is an Information Technology and Engineering professional services firm supporting clients in the public and private sectors... View all reviews
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GDC provides IT services and solutions for small-medium business, enterprise, education, and state-local government... View Global Data Consultants profile
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Since 1983, Micro Support Group has provided the highest quality of services and products for deploying and managing Information Technology solutions. Micro Support Group's engineers and consultants carry Microsoft certifications in NT, SQL and Internet (MCSE and MCP) and bring a unique blend of business... View all reviews
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Trident Consulting Inc. is a San Ramon, Californiabased staffing and talent-acquisition company thats 100% woman- and minority-owned. Since 2005, it has specialized in filling hard-to-staff IT roles and delivering diverse, vetted technology, engineering, and infrastructure professionals to enterprises and... View all reviews
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Stronghold Data holds over 29 years of Information Technology and service experience. Their dedicated, passionate, and highly skilled staff delivers comprehensive solutions to our SMB and Enterprise clients... View all reviews
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CyOps specializes in IT services, providing businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance security, efficiency, and scalability. The agency offers a full suite of IT services, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, and infrastructure management. With a focus on innovation and reliability... View CyOps IT profile
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We Tech Evolutions provides complete IT solutions... View Tech Evolutions profile
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IntraMart provides design and architecture for Data Warehousing, Data Integration, and Business Intelligence Implementations. Executive analytical dashboards on both mobile and desktop platforms for Retail, Financial, Healthcare, and many more... View IntraMart profile
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VMX Technologies has had a simple goal -- to provide organizations of all size and type with first-class IT support. We pride ourselves on crafting expert technology and IT solutions for our clients... View all reviews
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Fyrware, LLC is a progressive software development start-up located in Youngstown Ohio. We specialize in innovating user interfaces and re-imagining the way companies work with technology... View Fyrware profile
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Mike & Karen Collins. In the beginning, the entire company was just two people selling IT hardware. In the years since, weve grown to over 85 employees with offices in Chattanooga, Nashville and Knoxville... View Mike Collins And Associates profile
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Founded in 1993, enChoice reigns as an authority in IBM ECM Consultancy, dedicated to driving digital transformation. Specializing in Enterprise Content Management solutions, we boost business efficiency and secure vital data, renowned for our expertise in IBM FileNet, CMOD, and OpenText Documentum... View EnChoice profile
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Shokworks is a hands on partner for technology scale-ups in late Seed, Series A and even Series B stages to achieve traction and scale. Shokworks develops result-driven products for entrepreneur, startups and enterprises. We delivers custom software development, technology outsourcing and IT consulting... View Shokworks Io profile
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Inspeerity is a digital solutions provider that empowers companies to innovate, grow faster, and stay competitive in the digital age. Our full-stack development services cover every phase of your project lifecycle, from defining requirements to designing, building and deploying software applications for web... View all reviews
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Public Cloud Group (PCG) is a European cloud-services consultancy and managed-services provider that helps enterprises architect, migrate and manage public-cloud environments. Their offerings span major platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure... View Public Cloud Group GmbH profile
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Thanks to our many years of experience and our interdisciplinary team, you will find the ideal basis for your digital project with us... View all reviews
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For healthcare organisations, Harmony Healthcare IT is a data management company that transports and saves patient, employee, and business records. Vital information is stored and managed in a way that maintains it accessible, releasable, useable, interoperable, secure, and compliant to better healthcare... View all reviews
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Second Line Technology offers exceptional Managed IT Services designed to support businesses of all sizes. With a deep understanding of technology's importance in modern business operations, we provide customized solutions to meet your unique needs. By partnering with us, you gain a dedicated ally invested in... View all reviews
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OliveTech emerges from a simple yet powerful idea: cybersecurity should be an integral part of every business, not an afterthought. Our experts, with decades of experience in IT and cybersecurity, recognized the limitations of traditional bolt-on security approaches and set out to create... View OliveTech LLC profile
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At FRCS Tech, we understand the importance of staying ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering top-notch IT services, tailored to meet the unique requirements of your business... View FRCS Tech profile
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HighPoint Technology Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, backed by strong technical expertise at every step... View all reviews
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An award-winning IT services provider dedicated to helping businesses accomplish more. Small businesses companies choose Centre Technologies as we provide an experience your entire organization will enjoy, making you out to be the superhero we know you are... View all reviews
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Zansys ICT have become a reputable technology solutions provider for small, medium and PLC organizations across the UK. We have invested heavily, and continue to do so in our staff growth and training, to enable us to offer industry-recognized certified solutions in IT, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security... View all reviews
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Veteran-owned. Results-driven. We design and ship reliable, scalable software: API-first services, complex integrations, and cloud infrastructure that holds up under real-world load. From roadmap to rollout, we focus on security, compliance, and uptime delivering measurable outcomes for enterprises... View Short Arms Technologies profile
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BRITECITY Orange County's Award-Winning Managed IT Partner. Delivering 24/7 managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions to Irvine, Anaheim, and all of Orange County since 2007. Flat-rate, no-surprises support with on-site & remote helpdesk, HIPAA compliance, and zero-downtime migrations. Trusted... View all reviews
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Tivora is a forward-thinking IT solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovation, technology, and tailored digital strategies. With a strong focus on delivering customized solutions, Tivora empowers organizations to align their technology with business goals, enabling long-term... View Tivora profile
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Futurism Security, a division of Futurism Technologies, operates from India with offices in Pune as well as global locations including Boston, New Jersey, Germany, Australia, and the UAE. Originally founded in 2003 as an IT software development company, it has expanded its expertise into cybersecurity over... View Futurism Security profile
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InSync Computer Solutions has been managing, maintaining, protecting & securing clients IT environments for 31 years. Our superior and effective managed IT services are the reason our client retention rates are so high. The inSync model includes onsite IT support with a dedicated senior engineer and is... View all reviews
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Techware is an IT service provider based in Australia, focusing on managed IT support, strategic IT consulting, cybersecurity, and cloud-based solutions. With more than 25 years in the industry, they assist businesses in leveraging technology to drive growth and safeguard their digital infrastructure... View all reviews
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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:
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.
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 |
The right choice depends on your security and compliance requirements, workload patterns, internal IT capabilities, and budget.
Consider choosing a cloud platform if:
Consider an on-premise setup if:
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.
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.
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:
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+ |
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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.
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