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Best AWS Consulting Companies

1,733 Companies - Rankings updated: August 24, 2026

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

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  • Where Technology Meets Purpose

    Where Technology Meets Purpose

    Techigai is a global IT consulting and services firm...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
  • Since 2001, we've been designing, developing, and supporting digital solutions for well-known brands

    Since 2001, we've been designing, developing, and supporting digital solutions for well-known brands

    As the most customer-focused team of designers, engineers, builders, tinkerers and optimizers, we make problems go away...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Mogadore, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Cloud-Managed Hybrid Backup with Cyber-Resilience

    Cloud-Managed Hybrid Backup with Cyber-Resilience

    From in-house IT teams to MSPs to channel partners, BDRShield gives each stakeholder the tools they need to protect data, deliver value, and stay resilient...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Technology-Driven. People-Focused.

    Technology-Driven. People-Focused.

    Rivermatrix Technologies, Inc. is an end-to-end software engineering company that provides information technology and consulting services to government, corporate, and non-profit organizations...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Columbia, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Transformation, Data Science, Intelligence Solutions

    Digital Transformation, Data Science, Intelligence Solutions

    A digital transformation, location intelligence, and data analytics firm. For nearly 15 years, Ardent MC has served the country by delivering award-winning security and defense solutions...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • AI Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Lemongrass' mission is to help large Enterprises achieve the best operating experience of SAP on hyperscale Cloud through a transformation to a digitally enabled, highly automated service delivery model that empowers the greatest level of agility and innovation...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Ewing, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Empowering Your Business Through Technology.

    Empowering Your Business Through Technology.

    Our mission is simple, to be your trusted technology partner and deliver the best possible customer experience!...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Farmington Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Partner for Managed Services & IT Support

    Your Partner for Managed Services & IT Support

    CCI Tech offers personalized IT Services designed to boost efficiency and growth. Innovation and expertise converge effectively in each of our software development and cybersecurity initiatives, empowering businesses with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their unique challenges and goals...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Gilroy, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Trusted Partner in Digital ERP Services

    Trusted Partner in Digital ERP Services

    Sriven Systems Inc is an international provider of a broad range of Information technology services. They undertake both on-site as well as in-house development projects...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Southlake, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • UNICOM Technologies, Inc., is a worldwide Information Technology Development, Services, Staffing and Consulting firm, based in Illinois...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Adding value to your business' Digital Transformation through Software Development and IT Services...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Technology Innovation

    Head-quartered in Central PA, The Summit Technology Consulting Group is a cloud engineering firm providing a range of innovative and strategic solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    Location
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Real-Time Data Security. Anywhere, Anytime.

    Real-Time Data Security. Anywhere, Anytime.

    DataSunrise Inc is a Database & Data security software company. DataSunrise offers homogeneous database security experience in heterogeneous database environments in cloud and on-prem...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • On Demand Recruitment Services

    On Demand Recruitment Services

    Experts in Staffing...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • IT & Managed Technology Solutions

    IT & Managed Technology Solutions

    Aesir, Inc. provides quality consulting services by achieving a maximum return on investment. We accomplish this by using proven methodologies along with sound technology solutions. We strive to achieve excellence by listening to the needs of our customers and implementing quality solutions to address those...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Seminole, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We specialize in exceptional IT consulting and IT staffing...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Focus on Your Growing Business While We Manage Your Technology

    Focus on Your Growing Business While We Manage Your Technology

    Techspert Data Services grew out of a long-time passion for computers and networking by its founder Adam Siemienski since he was in grade-school and the start of the personal computer craze...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    Location
    Richfield, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • People Humanizing Technology

    People Humanizing Technology

    Divelement is a people-centric software engineering services consultancy collaborating with companies to enhance their digital product roadmap to achieve their market goals. We are a highly qualified team of people who love what they do. We work 100% remotely, with flexible schedules respecting the...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • PioGroup Innovates Digital Breakthroughs

    PioGroup Innovates Digital Breakthroughs

    PioGroup Software is an EdTech solution development company, that creates customized projects for specific business requirements or updates the current ones. We support our customers from idea validation to project launch and turn business ideas into reality...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Vienna, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Cloud Where Your Business Can Thrive

    The Cloud Where Your Business Can Thrive

    Albatross Cloud thrives to bring huge savings and value to its customer by helping them on-board to the cloud...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering Customers

    Empowering Customers

    CloudFountain Inc is a leading web development agency for startups and businesses in USA. We offer custom software & web development, salesforce Integration, data analytics, cloud development, AI and Machine learning development solutions globally at an affordable cost...

    Top Services:

    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Belmont, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building links between new customers & your business

    Building links between new customers & your business

    We are a professional and small team, composed by software developers, graphic and web designers, digital marketing specialists, content curators, support & customer service, commercial and sales...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help businesses, start-ups and government entities overcome their technical challenges by building amazing apps, websites and custom interfaces...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Québec City, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Get Ready for AI Digital Transformation

    Get Ready for AI Digital Transformation

    Ribera Solutions focuses around Enterprise IoT and Medical Devices firms and offers product development and digital transformation including SaaS enablement, cloud migration support, automation, and custom software development across multiple platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Modernize and Migrate Legacy Applications.

    Modernize and Migrate Legacy Applications.

    SourceFuse is an open-source rapid application development framework for development of modern cloud-native enterprise applications. ARC leverages a catalog of prebuilt backend microservices, micro-frontends, and infrastructure as code (IaC) modules that can be deployed on private and public clouds...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Neptune Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • We dont just get the job done: we constantly think about how to get it done better...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Leading Management and Technology Consulting Firm

    Leading Management and Technology Consulting Firm

    Cloud Transformation for the Enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • We are a global technology services company helping companies transform by leveraging Cloud, AI, and ML...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Wearables
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Creative Hub - Home to creative geeks and innovative solutions

    Creative Hub - Home to creative geeks and innovative solutions

    Tradinos is a software development company that creates software solutions, and Android & iOS mobile applications. Check our Portfolio in the following link: https://tradinos.com/portfolio.pdf...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Solve the Complex Digital Problems

    We Solve the Complex Digital Problems

    Webrockets are the experts when it comes to transforming digital challenges into solutions. Our efforts blend computer science, design and marketing savvy for maximum impact. With our help, companies can create software that truly shines - plus tailor-made strategies to supercharge their success!...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Warszawa, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Fively: Proficient software development

    Fively: Proficient software development

    At Fively, our team of full-stack software engineers takes inspiration from the hardest business challenges. We specialize in trendsetting startups and worldwide outsource software development. Our brightest engineers and designers provide our clients with cutting-edge, flawless solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • US-Based Software Development Consulting Company

    US-Based Software Development Consulting Company

    A US-Based software development consulting company called MAS Global Consulting has hubs for nearshore development in Latin America...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Chili Labs - Designing and Developing Extraordinary Mobile Apps

    Chili Labs - Designing and Developing Extraordinary Mobile Apps

    At Chilli Labs, we are dedicated to helping companies with their mobile app needs. Our team works with clients to plan, build and launch Android and iOS native & Flutter apps from end to end...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    Location
    Riga, Latvia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Custom-Made Software Development Company

    Custom-Made Software Development Company

    Our extensive domain knowledge, top-notch service, and specialized knowledge produce ground-breaking results...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Leading Software Development Firm

    Leading Software Development Firm

    We provide global consultation, creation, and crafting services as necessary to meet the specific requirements of various organizations while adhering to the strictest safety regulations...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Coventry, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Innovative Multiplatform Flutter Apps for the Digital World

    We Build Innovative Multiplatform Flutter Apps for the Digital World

    We provide our clients with infinite scaling and very quick feature delivery times...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
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    Location
    Inglewood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Dynamic and innovative IT company

    Dynamic and innovative IT company

    SolDevelo is a dynamic and innovative IT company that delivers high-quality software solutions to clients worldwide. Since our establishment in 2009, we have successfully completed over 280 projects in 20 locations, making us a trusted partner for tackling modern world challenges. With a team of nearly 80...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Gdynia, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Experiences With A Creative Edge

    Digital Experiences With A Creative Edge

    NoMoBo creates handcrafted mobile apps and visually stunning web applications with a unique approach. Our experienced artists and User Experience designers prioritize your customers, with in-depth research and scalable Cloud IT infrastructure. We deliver high-rated apps and exceptional user experiences...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Unmatched Software Consulting

    Unmatched Software Consulting

    BigCheese is an engineering in-house team specializing in software development and consultancy services. With our expertise in DevOps & SRE, AWS Cloud, Tailor-made Solutions, and GIS, we pride ourselves on delivering strong products in design, usability, and user experience. As the only Advanced AWS Partner...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Montevideo, Uruguay
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • AWS Managed Services Provider

    AWS Managed Services Provider

    o support data-driven decision making, we develop systems that capture data, transform it into actionable business insights, and perform predictive analytics...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Fintech design and development agency

    Fintech design and development agency

    We have the strategic, design, and development skills and resources to put you at ease, whether you are familiar with every aspect of the fintech industry or it's all completely new to you and you feel a little lost...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Accelerating Digital Transformation for Industries

    Accelerating Digital Transformation for Industries

    Abjayon offers clients all around the world services for developing cutting-edge products and solutions...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Mobile & Web Software Dev Team

    Mobile & Web Software Dev Team

    We take great pride in working on long-term projects for businesses and that many customers return to Inmost for additional software development work...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We are Smarter Teams

    We are Smarter Teams

    We built the worlds first Teams as a Service (TaaS) platform to give you on-demand access to the top software developers, designers, marketers, technologists, and business strategists...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Blockchain
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New Haven, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Streamlined Solutions That Make a Difference

    Streamlined Solutions That Make a Difference

    Winterwind is a globally renowned software development agency that operates from Canada and features an in-house team of acclaimed developers. The firm is led by Anthony, who has extensive experience as both a senior web developer (2008 - 2016) and a blockchain developer (2017 - 2018). Its impressive...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We focus on your IT so you can focus on your Business

    We focus on your IT so you can focus on your Business

    You can rely on DBLK Limited for expert IT consulting services. With our knowledge of infrastructure, storage, servers, virtualization, AWS, cloud migrations, managed services, and IT support, you can rely on us to handle all your technical requirements. Our mission is to assist small and medium-sized...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Trusted software Design & Development company

    Trusted software Design & Development company

    Bladeware is an award-winning software design & development company that provides End-to-End Software Solutions to businesses of all sizes worldwide. With over 4 years of experience, we have successfully built and delivered 35+ software solutions across different domains. Our team comprises highly motivated...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Best-in-class WordPress Development

    Best-in-class WordPress Development

    Materiell is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that offers advanced WordPress development, enterprise WordPress managed hosting, and support services to enterprise clients across the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Let us empower your team

    Let us empower your team

    Enhance the capabilities of your IT infrastructure with state-of-the-art software solutions that offer a seamless user experience. Kikoda places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and delivers comprehensive services, including on-demand custom software development...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    Location
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Trek10 is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner focused on the design, build, and support of cutting-

    Trek10 is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner focused on the design, build, and support of cutting-

    For our clients' serverless and event-driven architectures, Trek10, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, designs, builds, and supports them using only the best tools and AWS platform services. For use-cases including IOT, media management, data-processing pipelines, and more, Trek10 is a master at creating...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • IoT
    • AI Development
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    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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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