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Best AWS Consulting Companies

397 Companies-Rankings updated: August 23, 2026

DesignRush evaluates all IT services companies listed based on technical expertise, past projects, and verified client reviews. Some listings may be paid.

  • Founder-Led Software Engineering for Startups, Scaleups & Marketplaces

    Scaleup Consulting is a Sydney-based technology consultancy helping startup founders and small businesses build, scale, and ship software products. Founder-led by Technical Director Jayen Ashar with senior engineers on every project from day one no junior handoffs...

    Location
    Haymarket, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Partnering with innovators to create a healthier world through technology

    We're a product design agency developing custom software solutions for health, learning, and more. We partner with innovators to bring purpose to the digital world through what we make and how we make it...

    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Innovation Beyond Imagination

    iApp Technologies: Trusted digital product development partner helping brands turn ideas into powerful & scalable solutions. We specialize in designing and building high-performance Web and Mobile Apps (iOS + Android) that align with evolving market demands and deliver measurable business impact...

    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    60 Projects Listed
  • From Vision To Velocity

    Axencia stands at the forefront of digital innovation, delivering intelligent marketing solutions that fuse creativity with data-driven precision. Our mission is to empower brands through personalized strategies designed for measurable growth and impact...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    38 Projects Listed
  • Software, mobile and SaaS application development since 2004.

    We are located in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, and we can meet you in person anywhere in Arizona or Southern California. We have clients coast to coast and we have a long and proud history as a technology advocate for small business. To learn more, call us at 623-845-2747 or visit datatitan.com...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brocoders is on-demand technical team for SaaS products and midsize businesses.

    From MVP to production SaaS. Brocoders builds React and Node.js products, integrates AI and RAG systems, and modernizes legacy platforms. 96% client satisfaction rate...

    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    29 Projects Listed
  • Building Software with Integrity and Impact

    KeenEthics is a long-term software development partner supporting clients from early AI prototypes to no-code apps, fully custom solutions...

    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • The missing ingredient in FinTech product development

    Any software developer can write code. Some create quality code. We build products that meet the market’s refined taste. 20 years now.Code & Pepper helps to scale your product faster with expert engineers who are fully onboarded in 4 weeks and ready to build, integrate, and deliver from day one...

    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Exceptional Digital Products

    Indigo was born when three guys had the urge to do software the right way and be part of a company culture that treats its employees as their number one asset. So when push came to shove, we decided to build one that does exactly that. Based on four core values: teamwork, excellence, clarity and innovation;...

    Location
    Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Custom Product & Software Development Focused On Your Success

    Custom Product & Software Development Focused On Your Success...

    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • AI-enabled Software Development

    Capital Numbers are an award-winning Digital Transformation and Engineering Firm offering end-to-end software development solutions to Enterprises, SMEs, Digital Agencies, and Startups worldwide. Pricing starts at $25/hour...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Exceeding expectations.

    Accedia is a premier European IT services company, specializing in technology consulting and custom software development. Founded in 2012, the company has established itself as a trusted technology partner for clients across 20 countries on 5 continents...

    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Transforming your business into a digital success story.

    You collaborate with certified developers who stay aligned with the latest technologies and industry standards. We provide flexible and cost-efficient services, full transparency, and engineering excellence across modern web, mobile, cloud, AI, and ERP solutions...

    Location
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We engineer digital transformation that propels your business forward.

    HQSoftware: Driving digital transformation and .Net development with innovation. Diverse expertise, 300+ satisfied partners...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Your Digital Innovation Partners

    Your Digital Innovation Partner. Accelerating innovation through AI, software development, and digital transformation.At Rootstack, we help organizations build scalable digital products, modernize operations, and unlock new business opportunities through technology...

    Location
    Panama City, Panama
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    42 Projects Listed
  • Your Self-Managed Technology Team

    Shuru is an AI-native engineering, product, and technology consulting company that helps businesses achieve their tech and product goals through strategic consulting, full-cycle product development, and curated staff augmentation...

    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Your AI-Powered Engineering Partner

    Liquid Technologies automates enterprise operations using AI, custom software, and data engineering. We work with healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and regulated industries to replace manual workflows with intelligent automation...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Enabling Your Digital and AI Transformation

    ZAPTA Technologies is a global technology partner helping startups and SMEs build, scale, and modernize software products through digital and AI innovation. We deliver secure, performance-driven platforms designed to grow with the business...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Enterprise Grade App & Web Development Services

    At RichestSoft, we don't just build apps; we create seamless digital experiences that automate businesses. As a leading Mobile App and Web Development Company, we partner with visionary companies to bring their ideas to life, blending their vision with our cutting-edge technical expertise to spark future...

    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We help business to scale!

    AI & Software Development Agency. We deliver solutions across FinTech, HR & Recruitment, SportsTech, Healthcare,  eLearning and others...

    Location
    Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Software & Mobile Application Development Company.

    Rushkar Technology Pvt. Ltd. is a premier software development company based in India, renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective offshore software and mobile application solutions. At Rushkar, we prioritize long-term relationships and client satisfaction, ensuring that...

    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Advance Your Business Through Technology.

    Exadel is a leading global consulting and engineering company that delivers technology transformation to help customers become digital leaders in their industries...

    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Let's Dev This

    247 Labs is one of the Top Software Development Companies in Canada, serving industries in Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Retail and more. Our services include full custom software end to end development and AI...

    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Blockchain | Web3 | Software development

    Solicy is a blockchain software development company that provides innovative solutions, including Custom Software Development, dApps, DeFi Solutions, Smart Contracts, Mobile Apps, and AI Solutions. We help businesses drive growth and achieve success through cutting-edge technology...

    Location
    Yerevan, Armenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Healthcare AI Development Experts

    Momentum is a specialized healthcare software development company that builds scalable AI-powered solutions and mobile applications for healthcare organizations. Since 2016, we've delivered 100+ healthcare applications for startups, scale-ups, and healthcare providers across the US, UK, and Europe...

    Location
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    23 Projects Listed
  • We digitalize the way your business operates

    Apiko is a digital transformation consultancy & software development partner that develops highly-performing solutions for startups and established companies, focusing on scalability, innovation, and transparency of actions. Using our deep domain knowledge and cutting-edge software engineering culture, we...

    Location
    Ternopil, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Customer Paradigm

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    AI integration experts in Colorado. From 1 hour to 1,000+, code that works, programmers who care.

    Since 2002, Customer Paradigm has completed more than 30,140 development and marketing projects. Based in Boulder, Colorado, we help with machine learning, AI integration and business automation. From one hour to 1000+, we are programmers who care and write code that works. Call 303-473-4400 today!...

    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Let's Talk Solutions

    Softuvo Solutions believes in adapting the client's business as it's very own and then work towards it with best possible expertise and quality...

    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Automate Innovate Dominate.

    HashStudioz Technologies is an award-winning product development company providing innovative IT solutions to clients from startups to Fortune 500 firms. With a team of over 1,000 experts, they have successfully completed 200+ projects, offering advanced technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, Cloud Computing...

    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • AI-Native Product Engineering Company

    Developer Bazaar Technologies is a Top AI Development company building custom Mobile App & Software Development and specializing in building AI Solutions delivering mesurable outcome...

    Location
    Indore, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Since 2002 in the software development business. Companies from 27 industries choose us.

    With over 20 years of industry experience, Gecko Dynamics is a trusted partner for startups and enterprises. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions using Java, Angular, Flutter, and AWS. From ideation to post-launch support, we're dedicated to driving progress for our clients across industries...

    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • For businesses focused on performance, scalability, and data security.

    We specialize in developing high-performing websites and apps that handle large databases, high traffic, complex functionalities, and sensitive data. Our goal is to empower your business to scale seamlessly...

    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Visions into Seamless Solutions

    IT WAVES is a company specialising in developing and crafting mobile and web applications for businesses of various sizesFrom UI/UX design to publishing, they leverage their expertise in cutting-edge technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions that empower clients to achieve their strategic goals...

    Location
    Chandigarh, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Built for live systems, not demos

    SP-Lutsk is a B2B automation partner for logistics and e-commerce operators. We combine integrations, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity to cut manual work and prevent failures. Every engagement starts with a paid diagnostic. Let's confirm fit before we build...

    Location
    Lutsk, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Software Development Company

    Founded in 2008, SoftTeco has evolved from a mobile app agency into a full-cycle software engineering company delivering web and mobile solutions. We apply AI-augmented development to improve speed, quality and cost efficiency, offering strong expertise and reliable partnership...

    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Miquido

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    Building software for industry leaders

    Miquido is a full-service software development company specializing in creating exceptional digital products. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including ideation and strategy, product design, web and mobile app development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud services...

    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • We Build Simple, Powerful & AI-Driven Products for Health, Finance, Education, Property, and Sports

    We combine industry expertise with deep business process knowledge to deliver AI-driven solutions for Health, Finance, Education, Property, and Sports. Our focus is on creating impactful, scalable products that drive growth and long-term success for our clients...

    Location
    Minsk, Belarus
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Reliable team aligned to deliver solutions

    Dashbouquet Development is a custom software development agency. We help enterprises and startups to launch digital products. We focus on Mobile, Web, AI and embedded systems...

    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Achieve More With Reliable Certified Cloud & DevOps Allies

    OpsWorks Co. is an engineering company specializing in DevOps and Cloud services for enterprises and fast-growing startups in Tech, E-commerce, Finance and Healthcare domains. At OpsWorks Co. we help our 100+ clients from the U.S. and EU build scalable and easily manageable IT infrastructures...

    Location
    Hallandale Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • We design & build custom software solutions for SMEs and scale-ups. You own the code

    At LNOKS, were your trusted tech partner. We help Startups and SMBs supercharge their products with AI-driven solutions, enchance the features quality to secure funding rounds, develop custom solutions in the SaaS, Educational, Beauty, Fintech and Retail domains, and scale product teams...

    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Partner in Software Development, Product Design and QA

    inVerita is a global software, AI, and data engineering company with 150+ engineers across Europe, the USA, and Latin America(Colombia). We build secure, scalable solutions for healthcare, fintech, logistics, retail, defense, and e-learning...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Flexible IT Talent and Agile Software Solutions

    Formed in 2010, eSparkBiz is a world-recognized software development company, offering businesses a culture of innovations. Our mobile and web development solutions provide businesses a competitive edge and help them overcome their businesses limitations...

    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Speqto Technologies

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    where innovation come live

    We firmly believe in serving Innovation, with spiralling advanced technologies. Hence we make sure our team is fully trained and certified with the latest advancements. Our core principles are high reliability, scalability, upgradation, Innovation, and transforming our client's vision into reality...

    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Bright people building bright software | Technology Partner for Web, Mobile & AI Product Development

    Brights is a software development company with 120+ engineers, delivering 300+ projects for startups and enterprises, including Fortune 500, across 30+ countries. We build scalable web, mobile and AI-powered products with a strong focus on quality and long-term partnerships...

    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    21 Projects Listed
  • Software engineering with quality and speed

    We offer end-to-end engineering services that address unique business needs.With more than 7 years of experience, we've become AI approaches adopters. Now we are helping to reform entire industries...

    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Bintime

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    Strategy That Ships Continuity That Lasts

    Bintime is a Netherlands-based custom software development and AI company that helps data- and object-heavy enterprises in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, energy, and retail turn complex operational data into working AI and software. With 20+ years of experience, 100+ engineers across Europe...

    Location
    Nieuwegein, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • INNOVATIVE, QUALITY, PROVEN

    Agmo Tech is the largest local software team with more than 200 members, operating for over 12 years since 2012...

    Location
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full Service - Mobile App, Software & Web Development Company

    Mystic Media is a full-service technology agency specializing in custom software, mobile app, web, and firmware development. Our experienced team works closely with startups, growing businesses, and enterprise organizations...

    Location
    Sandy, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • AI & Software Development Partner

    Adamo Software is a premier IT services provider and AI development partner based in Vietnam. We empower global enterprises to accelerate digital transformation through high-impact, customized digital solutions...

    Location
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Empower Your Digital Journey

    9Yards Technology helps enterprises scale engineering teams with pre-vetted IT professionals through flexible IT Staff Augmentation and dedicated development solutions...

    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

AWS Consultant Hiring Guide

What is an AWS consultant?

An AWS consultant is a professional that has specialized expertise in various areas of cloud computing.

They are certified experts who can build, implement, migrate or manage cloud systems and applications on Amazon Web Services cloud platform.

These are architects, engineers and developers who have undergone extensive training with Amazon and have attained an AWS certification, being able to navigate the vast range of Amazon Web Services suite.

AWS consultants have a broad skill set in different cloud computing fields such as architecture, network design, DevOps, development and more.

They use their expertise within the ample spectrum of AWS services to provide guidance and support to enterprises in order to improve their cloud-related strategies.

AWS consultants have the capabilities to help businesses of all sizes migrate their databases to the AWS cloud and ensure the proper implementation of AWS infrastructures.

They can effectively implement AWS technologies and identify which package of products best suits your business needs.

Therefore, AWS consulting partners come with hands-on experience in designing, deploying and managing cloud architecture systems on AWS that your in-house team doesn’t have access to.

What types of AWS products can AWS consultants help you implement?

Amazon is a powerhouse when it comes to cloud services and cloud hosting, but implementing their products isn’t an easily managed task.

AWS consultants are highly-trained to provide effective implementation for the different types of AWS products the platform has to offer.

Amazon Web Services is a widely adopted and secure cloud platform, offering a broad set of cloud computing services and products that organizations or individuals can use through the AWS platform.

Amazon is the biggest cloud computing company in the world, followed by Microsoft (Azure), IBM and Google. AWS is a subsidiary of Amazon.com and its services bring in a sizable amount of the company’s earnings.

As the leading cloud service provider, AWS controls 33% of a $100 billion cloud market. However, according to Statista, AWS ranked second as the cloud provider of choice for organizations around the world in 2019.

Amazon Web Services provides a huge range of products to its customers. The suit of services and features constantly expands and greatly extends the typical infrastructure services like compute power, database storage or analytics.

Here are some of the product categories offered by AWS that consultants can help you implement:

  • Compute (elastic cloud compute)
  • Storage
  • Database
  • Migration
  • Networking & Content Delivery
  • Developer Tools
  • Management Tools
  • Media Services
  • Machine Learning
  • Security
  • Identity & Compliance
  • Mobile Services
  • AR & VR
  • Application Integration
  • Customer Engagement
  • Business Productivity
  • Desktop & App Streaming
  • Internet of Things
  • Gaming Development
  • AWS Cost Management
  • And More

Scalability is a key attribute of AWS and the company is quick to promote its ability to serve the needs of websites with large audiences, major data and security demands.

A few examples of companies using Amazon Web Services to power their business include:

  • Netflix - One of the earliest (and most demanding) users of AWS, Netflix eventually made the decision to go “all-in” on AWS and closed their last data centers in 2015.
  • Pinterest - The popular image bookmarking site uses AWS to handle huge amounts of daily traffic and data.
  • The Financial Times - This respected business news publisher uses Amazon Redshift for data warehousing.
  • IMDb - The popular database site for information about everything movie and TV-related uses Amazon Cloudfront as a content delivery network (CDN) to give users powerful, fast search experience.

How much do AWS consulting services cost?

The cost of AWS consulting services depends greatly on the specialists’ level of expertise.

In other words, the more certifications an Amazon Web Service consultant has, the higher the cost.

Amazon offers four role-based certifications in specific disciplines including: cloud practitioner, architect, developer, and operations.

Each role offers increasing levels of expertise, beginning with foundational, moving to associate and professional.

There are also a handful of specialty certifications that are add-ons to the role-based certifications. Specialty certifications include big data and advanced networking.

So, the hourly rates vary depending on the AWS consultants’ certifications and skills.

An entry-level AWS consultant charges between $35 and $50 per hour. Experienced consultants have an hourly rate between $125 and $200.

Proficient AWS consultants with specialized certifications can charge up to $250 per hour.

The costs listed are for US-based specialists. Naturally, the pricing structure varies according to the location.

In Europe, experts charge below $50 per hour or even less for their AWS consulting services.

An AWS consulting company can provide you with different consultants specialized in multiple areas of AWS to serve your particular cloud needs.

Therefore, companies in the USA take projects valued between $10,000 and $25,000, with the more high-end ones charging up to $50,000.

Why hire an AWS consulting partner?

AWS consulting partners are highly-skilled in providing guidance on the efficient methods for cloud migrations, deployments or optimization.

Here are the key reasons why you should hire AWS consultants for your business:

Reason #1: Revenue Growth

64% of enterprises and 68% of SMBs choose AWS for their cloud application needs. [Lenovo]

It gives businesses the opportunity to set up a system of best practices that help in data migration and workload efficiency and also reach out to larger audiences.

Working with an AWS consulting company can accelerate revenue growth and increase customer retention.

Reason #2: Data Migration

Amazon Web Services consultants build intricate systems and create pathways to ensure the data of your company is accurately and successfully moved to the cloud.

They assess applications and design reliable infrastructures that can handle the influx of data and continue to grow as your data does.

These cost-effective strategies can streamline your business operations and overall structure.

Moreover, it allows you to engage with customer data in a way that is highly impactful for the future of your business.

Reason #3: Strategic Planning

AWS consulting companies have access to various data analytics platforms and can design analytics applications in the cloud to garner insights for your company.

With this valuable data, they can create strategic and data-based plans to tackle your ever-growing business concerns.

They can develop reliable architecture and protocols to keep your data protected and handle any event that might hit your system.

AWS consultants do more than just build systems or transfer data and workloads. They think strategically and craft comprehensive plans for cloud products and business operations to put your business on the fast track to success.

Reason #4: Business Problem Solutions

AWS consulting companies have teams of certified experts with deep knowledge of cloud computing systems.

They can provide valuable insights into the business world and understand the impact an effective cloud storage system has on overall day-to-day business.

These experts can identify specific business problems and outline effective solutions to help your company thrive.

Being experienced in helping previous clients navigate their cloud challenges, AWS consultants can design a holistic plan to ensure you overcome any cloud obstacles.

How to choose the best Amazon web services consultant?

Considering the competition within the industry, it might be hard to choose the best AWS consultants for your company.

Consider these factors when looking to partner up with an AWS consulting company:

#1 Skill Set And Experience

According to their certifications, AWS consultants have different skills in various areas of cloud computing.

Depending on your needs and business goals, be sure to select a partner with the right type of expertise.

The best AWS consulting companies have years of experience and solid reputations serving for brands across all industries.

Be sure to ask them if they have worked with similar clients or if they have performed many migrations up to that point.

It’s key to choose an AWS consulting partner capable of executing cloud migration successfully.

Beyond experience, also try to get a sense of the company’s reputation.

What do people say about them online? What do the employees say on Glassdoor? Ask for references so you can speak directly to clients about their own experiences with the company.

#2 Technical Support

AWS consulting companies have the talent, tools and resources to provide maintenance, monitoring and testing to your cloud databases.

They must be able to offer constant technical support to ensure your data and workflow is running at their max potential.

The best Amazon Web Services consultants offer round the clock monitoring and support to identify and manage issues before they become catastrophes.

It’s important that you’re constantly checking these infrastructures. Thys, you need a team of dedicated professionals who are making it their number one priority to minimize downtime and take pressure off of you.

If you want to ensure that your business is carefully taken care of, you should look for a vendor that will assign a dedicated manager to your account.

They will act as your point person, available to answer questions and help provide solutions.

#3 Data Protection

According to Cisco, cloud data usage is rising, set to triple by 2021. And with it, a growing number of cloud security threats.

All online systems need an in-depth security system to prevent attack and data loss at every step of the way, from data storage to website backends and beyond.

You need to select an AWS consultant that uses the right tools to integrate security systems to constantly keep your data safe and protected.

#4 Team

AWS consulting firms have teams of dedicated professionals with AWS certifications which aligns them as industry leaders and experts.

With this certification comes a thorough, firsthand experience and access to innovative technologies and trends that can benefit your business.

Implementing many AWS products is a technical process that requires skilled experts, but the process won’t be fruitful if the team doesn’t work effectively.

Proper account management ensures that timelines are adhered to and goals and deliverables are met.

Be sure to choose an AWS consulting partner who understands what your needs are and will assign an account manager who can work closely with your team.

Moreover, don’t underestimate the importance of culture fit and the ability to build solid relationships with your provider.

What questions to ask AWS consultants?

Before choosing an AWS consulting company, make sure to figure out if they have the experience and expertise to handle your workflow.

Ask them these questions:

  1. What is your experience with AWS products and services, apart from the most popular ones?
  2. Have you worked with other clients in our industry?
  3. What are the biggest threats to our infrastructure?
  4. What are your AWS certifications and how long have you had them?
  5. How much do your services cost? Do we have to pay more for extra support?
  6. How have you helped brands and businesses grow in the past?
  7. How will you monitor, track and report on performance?
  8. What security measures will you integrate?
  9. How quickly can you prep a database for development?
  10. Where can we access out data?

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