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  • Mobile Apps & Web Development Company In USA

    Apptechies is a USA-based mobile app and web development agency delivering innovative, scalable, and high-performance digital solutions. With 250+ experts and 1500+ successful global projects, we specialize in mobile apps, websites, AI solutions, UI/UX design, and enterprise software...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    30 Projects Listed

    Apptechies Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Reputation Management
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    • Jessica kane
    • Putra Cyrillus Rabin
    • Bachir El Kai
    • Solange
    • Susan Persad
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    Apptechies Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mohammed Mujahid
      Mohammed Mujahid Founder and CEO at M-Son IP
      5.0

      Mobile App Development Review from Mohammed Mujahid

      Apptechies came in at the right time. I was looking for a way to make our services more accessible to clients who are always on the move. From the beginning, their team showed real interest in how our users interact with IP data and what would actually make their experience easier. They asked the right questions and gave thoughtful input that helped shape the app from the ground up.They kept me involved throughout the process, sending updates, showing progress, and always listening to feedback. What we ended up with was a clean, easy-to-use app that lets users log in, check updates on their cases, and get alerts in real time. Clients have already said they feel more connected and in control.Apptechies didnt just build what I described. They brought ideas that made the final product stronger. It felt like a real partnership, not just a service. They were easy to talk to, fast to act, and fully invested in getting it right.

    • Robin Gadsby
      Robin Gadsby CEO at Forever Beta
      5.0

      Mobile App Development Review from Robin Gadsby

      We needed a professional mobile app to showcase our creative work and connect with clients. Apptechies took our rough ideas and made them real. They started by asking good questions to understand exactly what we needed. Their team explained the process clearly without technical jargon. They helped us build the right features in the right order, focusing first on what mattered most to our business. The app launched on time and works exactly as promised. Our clients can now browse our portfolio and book consultations directly from their phones. The interface is clean and simple, just like we wanted. When we've needed small updates after launch, Apptechies handled them quickly. They've been reliable partners throughout the entire process. For any creative business needing a quality mobile app, we'd recommend working with them.

    • Natalie Jane
      Natalie Jane CEO at Prolific Studio
      5.0

      Mobile App Development Review from Natalie Jane

      Apptechies built our mobile app from scratch, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. As a CEO, I don't have time for fluff or empty promises! I needed a team that could deliver, and they did. Right from our first meeting, they got what we were trying to do. No fancy tech talk, just straight answers and solid work.The app they built is fast, clean, and easy to use, exactly what we wanted. They didn't disappear after launch either. Whenever we've needed small fixes or updates, they've been quick to help. No run around, no excuses.

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  • Empowering Businesses with AI & Custom Development

    Phenologix helps startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable software, automate operations, and accelerate digital transformation. With a skilled engineering team and over 14 years of experience, we deliver AI, automation, and custom software solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. Our...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Phenologix Services

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Testing
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    • AWS
    • Inflectra
    • Ingram
    • UiPath
    • Openbots
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    Phenologix Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rizwan Sohail
      Rizwan Sohail CEO at 7601662 Canada Inc
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Rizwan Sohail

      Phenologix delivered a highly effective Amazon order management and FBA automation platform that transformed how we run our operations. The system centralized our inventory, orders, vendor workflows, and shipment tracking into one easy-to-use platform. Their team understood our business needs deeply and translated them into a scalable, practical solution. Project management was strong throughout, with clear communication, timely delivery, and quick responsiveness to changes. We saw a significant reduction in manual work, better inventory planning, and improved decision-making across our teams. What stood out most was their ability to combine technical expertise with real operational insight. Overall, it has been a very positive long-term partnership with measurable impact

    • Awais Anwar
      Awais Anwar Managing Partner at Tekvaly
      5.0

      AI Development Review from Awais Anwar

      We hired Phenologix to help build AI functionalities on Hiredrdoid (SAAS platform). Working with this team was a great decision for us. They really understood our business and turned it into something were proud to show. What I appreciated most was how easy they were to work with. Clear communication, quick responses, and a strong sense of ownership throughout the project. They handled everything end to end without any stress on our side. Were genuinely happy with the outcome and would absolutely work with them again.

    • Rizwan Sohail
      Rizwan Sohail Review from Google
      5.0

      Rizwan Sohail's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Phenologix was a great experience for web and phone application software for amazon, ebay, walmart & others to automate orders, shipping, purchasing prediction, ppc ads, inventory management and lot more. They delivered real automation and improved our operations significantly. Professional, reliable, and results-driven, highly recommended.

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  • Custom Software & AI App Development Company

    Custom software, web & mobile app development company based in the US. We build with Laravel, MERN & Flutter one in-house team handling everything from design to launch, fixed-price options...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • ERP Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Pearland, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed

    Go Tech Solutions Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • ERP Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    • https://trio.dev/
    • https://www.hotworx.net/
    • https://looqal.com/
    • https://websitedojo.com/
    • https://centrical.com/
    • https://landopia.com/
    • https://gbuddiesusa.com/
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  • Where Technology Meets Creativity

    TechnBrains is a software development and IT staff augmentation company building production-ready software and scale teams with pre-vetted developers...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Technbrains Services

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
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    • Cruze4cash
    • Kifaru International
    • Meal Daay
    • Cater Daay
    • Soccerfy
    • Ez Grocery
    • Momentpin
    • Good Filter co.
    • Thrive Studio
    • Pacific Retailers
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    Technbrains Reviews & Testimonials

    • Randa Bedair
      Randa Bedair Review from Google
      1.0

      Randa Bedair's Review Sourced from Google

      I will share my experience with Technbrains aka Koder Labs a year out from their service.I hired this company in May 2024 to Develop a two sided market app for my business. They worked off of a feature and product list I created and brought from another developer. They claimed they can complete this within three months and make sure it is scalable and viable for growth.I will say that the team itself was very organized and structured initially, and they had great communication. I had a great relationship with two of the members of their team. I ended my business with coder once they were near completion and I asked for a quote for two final Features that were important for my app, which included a background check API integration, and a stripe payment integration. They quoted me over $10,000 for these two features which I felt was too high. I received much lower quotes when I shopped around with other developers. But this is not even half of the issue.Soon after I found a tech cofounder to join forces with me. The app was not set up correctly in the backend, and we have allowed several developers to check out our servers and backend to which they have all said the same thing. The backend is a mess and some developers refused to even touch it because it was so confusing. My notifications have been wonky since I left them last year. We just found the root of the cause is the way they set up the sqs to 50 minutes Instead of 50 seconds. This has caused an expensive and ongoing issue for the last eight months. In addition to this they name so many folders do not delete. They also used fire base and a WS, which are too conflicting back in servers. The entire set up of my app is unnecessarily complicated. And has been a constant expensive fix for me. there were many features that are hardcoded, which were not necessary. Which means I cannot change very very simple things in the app, especially when they were using flutter flow to develop the app. I do not recommend this company to anyone. It is clear that they purposely made the app to be complicated, so that no other developer would want to touch it and I would end up back with them. To top it off, there were some very, very sloppy mistakes at the end of our business when they knew I would be leaving them due to the expensive quote. It seemed as they were in a hurry to finish off with me, so they made less time to properly ensure the app was in a good standing. On top of all this, when I made them aware of these issues, they would never accept any kind of accountability. If you want a good quality app, I would recommend you spend a little more on something that is worth it. In the end you will end up paying far more For fixing stupid unnecessary mistakes for months or even years after it has been developed.I also want to know that none of the employees are actually stationed here in the US. They are ALL offshore workers.In addition to that, look at all of their reviewers who gave them five stars. They are all fake accounts with only one review, which is just for TechNBrains.

    • Paul Brown
      Paul Brown Review from Google
      5.0

      Paul Brown's Review Sourced from Google

      I was looking for a mobile app development company in Dallas and came across. TechnBrains. Glad I did. They didn't just kept things clear and steady from the start. The team was easy to work with. answered question quickly and actually paid attention to the little things that matter. The app works well and looks clear. No complaints it all.

    • Walter Brewer
      Walter Brewer Review from Google
      5.0

      Walter Brewer's Review Sourced from Google

      We went with TechnBrains for app development in Dallas. They stayed schedule communicate clearly and delivered what we asked for without drama. Solid experience overall.

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  • Creatively simple ideas that work.

    We guide brands to growth. We deconstruct the complex to make it compelling, and the compelling impactful. Above all, we believe in being good humans and serving our clients thoughtfully well, because it's just a better way to live...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    AcrobatAnt Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    • CommunityCare
    • Mazzio's
    • Reasor's
    • Huntington Learning Center
    • Energy One Federal Credit Union
    • Premier Steel Services
    • Aerometrex
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  • Empowering Business Success

    At Tronsit Solutions, we offer IT, Software, and Cybersecurity solutions, with a focus on Managed IT Services. Our vision is to lead globally by providing reliable, cost-effective IT solutions and empowering businesses to grow and adapt in a dynamic tech landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Texas City, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Tronsit Solutions Services

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
    • Web Design
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    • Arome
    • Gameup Nutrition
    • M Bilal Logistics
    • Decors U.S
    • BTN Consultants
    • Alzarar Security Systems
    • Nautical Trips
    • Vape Maverick
    • Roots and Rituals
    • Gwadar Central
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  • eCommerce & Digital Marketing Success Since 1997

    Launch Studios is a leading digital marketing agency based in Austin, Texas. We help businesses grow with search, social media, and email campaigns that generate interest, sales, and leads through our proven custom marketing solutions, refined over 25 years of helping brands, merchants, entrepreneurs and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • Video Production
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Launch Studios Services

    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • Video Production
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Harley-Davidson
    • DSW
    • Elite Motor Club
    • DOru TV
    • Calvin Klein
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    Launch Studios Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mitch Lenox
      Mitch Lenox Review from Google
      1.0

      Mitch Lenox's Review Sourced from Google

      I want to share my experience with this company. Specifically Joe. I needed him for website business purposes. He charged me $2,200 for a website. He said he was sick. It has been since November of last year. I have called countless times & emailed several. This place is a scam! DO NOT BUY. YOU WILL BE SCAMMED. I will be taking this up with my law firm.

    • Eric Winchester
      Eric Winchester Review from Google
      5.0

      Eric Winchester's Review Sourced from Google

      Perfect goldilocks studio for our team. We've been renting Launch Studio for our past few productions, and have some future dates on the books already. It's been perfect for us. Joe and his team have the talent to help us get our projects done, and super easy to work with.

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  • Design. Development. Market.

    We Are A Full-Service Web And Design Firm Based In Austin, TX.We Love Providing Solutions That Meet Our Clients’ Goals And Budgets...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Lion's Share Digital Services

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    • KUKA Robotics
    • ARC Music Festival
    • Record Town
    • ZOE Jakes
    • Antone's Record Shop
    • IDEO Health Media
    • KGI Wireless
    • Seismic Dance Event
    • The Glitch Mob
    • Juan Lobo Tequila
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    Lion's Share Digital Reviews & Testimonials

    • Wayne Marks
      Wayne Marks Review from Google
      5.0

      Wayne Marks's Review Sourced from Google

      Jesse and his team at Lion's Share have been instrumental in helping us completely re-design, code and launch our school's new website. The creativity of design and quality of the coding were outstanding. I have received numerous highly positive responses from our community about our new look and feel. In addition to the website development project, we also have employed Lion's Share to help craft our web marketing strategy as well as provide traffic analysis and insights. We look forward to an ongoing strategic partnership with Lion's Share. I without hesitation, would recommend Jesse and Lion's Share. Our experience working with them has first class.

    • Tyler Whitmer
      Tyler Whitmer Review from Google
      5.0

      Tyler Whitmer's Review Sourced from Google

      Super happy with Lion's Share Digital's work on our website. The process of building the site was great--the team was responsive, effective, and a joy to work with. And the final product does a wonderful job of representing our advocacy nonprofit to the world. Thanks!

    • Abbie Peterson
      Abbie Peterson Review from Google
      5.0

      Abbie Peterson's Review Sourced from Google

      We couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience of partnering with Lion's Share Digital to redesign and refresh our Event 360 website. From start to finish, their team demonstrated not only a mastery of digital design and functionality but also a keen understanding of our brand’s unique voice and mission. They listened to our ideas, incorporated our goals, and worked to make sure our new site was not only visually stunning but also highly user-friendly and aligned with our vision of being a leader in the nonprofit event production space. Thanks to their expertise, our revamped website truly reflects the spirit and innovation behind Event 360. For any organization looking to elevate its digital presence, Lion's Share Digital is the partner you want.

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  • Powering Houston & Beyond With Innovative Software.

    At Houston IT Developers LLC, we specialize in web design, mobile app development, and SEO driving real results. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, our team of experts is dedicated to transforming your vision into reality with innovative designs, seamless functionality, and unmatched support...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Conroe, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Houston IT Developers LLC Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    • AutoSky+
    • LT Stock Picks
    • CasasMLS
    • My G-Spot Outdoors
    • GivingX
    • Obria
    • Loreto House Kolkata
    • StarProspectPro
    • Catholic Connect
    • Trailer App
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    Houston IT Developers LLC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jason Claborn
      Jason Claborn Review from Google
      5.0

      Jason Claborn's Review Sourced from Google

      Been working Ritchy and his team for quite some time! Very responsive and handles all of our requests timely and accurately. We use him in our business, developing our mobile app, website development and local SEO. Would highly recommend him for your future IT projects!

    • Wengo Services
      Wengo Services Review from Google
      5.0

      Wengo Services's Review Sourced from Google

      Richy was very attentive, he has a lot of knowledge about the subject, he made everything about his service very clear. He seems like a correct and honest person. I definitely recommend this company.

    • Shaun Alcantar
      Shaun Alcantar Review from Google
      5.0

      Shaun Alcantar's Review Sourced from Google

      I would definitely Recommend them. I had the pleasure of speaking with Richy for my consultantaion and he was very knowledgeable as well as very patient while I asked questions. I'm completely new to building a website and I look forward to working with Richy and his team!

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  • Build. Grow. Automate.

    9MILLS helps businesses build, automate, and grow through custom software development, AI automation, web and mobile apps, and performance-driven growth systems designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and business results...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    9mills Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Go Green Shop
    • Stream Source
    • Hazlo 2
    • Quadra
    • The Fortune
    • Camelion
    • Actalin
    • Tecnopack
    • Go High Level
    • Zapier
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  • Creating Intuitive Digital Experiences

    Welcome to The Binary Design! We are a US based design and development agency that strives to generate growth-driven results with comprehensive web solutions. Having extensive years of experience in software development, we deliver robust and scalable software solutions to start-ups, SMEs and big enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    The Binary Design Services

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    • Cruze4cash
    • MomentPin
    • Khoja Leadership Forum
    • Long Drive Agency
    • Uturn
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    The Binary Design Reviews & Testimonials

    • Abbie Martin
      Abbie Martin Owner at Intuitive- Resources
      1.7

      Web Design Review from Abbie Martin

      I am so disappointed to leave a bad review as at first I loved everything Binary Design did. My site was complicated and had a lot to the back end. We engaged in Oct of 21' and I finally had to fire them because they missed every deadline. They hit me up for more money several times, 2 of 3 people on my team are gone and every request I sent for help was ignored. They can do the basics but things like a membership or a calendar never got completed. Would not recommend them to anyone ever again.

    • Eugene Yates
      Eugene Yates Review from Google
      1.0

      Eugene Yates's Review Sourced from Google

      They quoted me a price. I signed a contract and after the work was done with what was listed on the contract the claimed I owed more money. They also suspended my website. I have had their service for almost 2 years and it’s difficult to reach anyone in customer service. The phone number is always different. Employees change every month so you will never work with the same person.

    • Armour Taxes Plus LLC
      Armour Taxes Plus LLC Review from Google
      1.0

      Armour Taxes Plus LLC's Review Sourced from Google

      I was promised a website but these guys would fail to miss the deadline only to charge me more money for their inadequacies and mistakes. They never fixed my email address nor setup functional pages. Through all their failures, Binary Design even offered me a web maintenance plan for $10,000. Finally I found a sister to fix their mess up, setup my pages in 2 days with complete functionality for $175.

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  • Expert Guidance for Sustainable Growth

    We are an emerging IT and business consulting company providing services to industry leading clientele in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Our purpose is to enable our partners to build sustainable competitive advantage. We achieve this by enhancing organizational capabilities and optimizing...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sugar Land, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Murkez Technologies Services

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • Accounting
    • BPO
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    • Health Care Industry
    • Insurance Industry
    • Real Estate Industry
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