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Netlink Resource Group builds custom software and MarTech solutions for organizations with complex technology requirements. Our work includes custom web applications, API integrations, CRM and CMS integrations, loyalty platforms, data synchronization, and scalable marketing infrastructure designed to connect...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mygo Consulting helps enterprises get more from SAP. Since 2013, the Naperville-based Gold Partner has delivered 200+ projects across S/4HANA, digital supply chain (EWM, TM, IBP), Central Finance, BTP and Tricentis test automation for 500+ clients worldwide. Its MyProducts portfolio adds SAP-native AI for AP...
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- ERP Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Saffron Guru LLC delivers managed IT services and comprehensive digital security for home offices, freelancers, and small businesses. Since 2016, we have helped customers keep their technology reliable, resolve everyday and complex IT issues, and strengthen protection against identity theft, phishing, hacking...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Pro Logica is a custom software and AI engineering firm. We design, build, and support business software systems for companies that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools. What we build: custom software and web applications, CRM and client portals, ERP integrations, business process automation, AI systems and...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
NAKIVO delivers fast, reliable, and ransomware-proof backup and recovery for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments all in one powerful solution...
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- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Sparks, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iSimplifyMe is an AI Infrastructure & Orchestration firm. We architect and operate production AI on private AWS...
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- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $299/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Eastern Software Solutions accelerates digital transformation by blending AI-driven automation with deep industry expertise. Through our flagship ebizframe ERP, intelligent RPA bots, BI and custom mobile and web apps, and Oracle legacy system modernization we eliminate workflow bottlenecks and turn scattered...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Trendsic is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based custom software development and IT consulting firm with over 20 years of experience, providing mobile app development, IT consulting, and cybersecurity services to commercial, non-profit, and government organizations nationwide...
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- Mobile App Development
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- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Happy Hoody provides AI-powered Fractional CTO services that help small businesses make smarter technology decisions. Every engagement combines experienced technology leadership with a private 24/7 AI Tech Advisor trained on your business. We help organizations evaluate vendors, build technology roadmaps...
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- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Smart Mobile House builds secure AI systems for enterprises that need to trust, audit, and own what they run. We take AI from idea to production on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud - with identity, private networking, RAG, and observability engineered in, not bolted on. Every engagement ends with a working system...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Cloud Cover is a Columbus-area managed service provider (MSP) delivering managed and co-managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud, backup and disaster recovery, VoIP, and AI automation solutions. We help businesses reduce risk, improve efficiency, and get more value from technology through responsive...
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- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Worthington, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our goal is to maintain work ethics throughout the project's duration in addition to technical excellence and on-time project completion...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We solve problems through purpose-built apps, websites, and platforms. We're experienced in UI/UX design, website development, desktop and mobile app development, APIs, generative AI solutions, and cloud services. Our UI design and software development experts work with your team to achieve your business...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Seneca Resources is an Information Technology and Engineering professional services firm supporting clients in the public and private sectors...
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- ERP Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Total visibility. Endless possibility...
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Driving customer and employee loyalty with connected digital workflows. Digital workflows are the building blocks for modern customer and employee experiences...
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- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- South Plainfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Envision the Possibilities, Software Development...
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
GalaxE is a leading global professional services company providing a broad range of services under iconic brands including Outsource to America and GxFource...
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- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Franklin Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
ONE BCG is a global software consulting firm with over 22 years of experience solving complex problems with technology and delivering innovative solutions. We work together with the brightest minds to deliver comprehensive and scalable solutions focusing on user experience and technical excellence...
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- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Offering IT, Software, and Chatbot Solutions. Macrosoft's professional development teams address the complete development lifecycle - from business process engineering and architecture design to system hosting and maintenance. Macrosoft maintains a leading edge in software technology allowing them to design...
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- AI Development
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Our aim is to provide Cost-effective solutions with Scalable success and be a Long-term technology partner...
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- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
NAM Info Inc. is a technology-forward talent management organization dedicated to bridging the gap between industry leaders and exceptional human resources. They pride themselves on delivering quality candidates, deep industry coverage, and knowledge-based training for consultants. Their commitment to...
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- Digital Services
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ARPHost delivers reliable, flexible infrastructure and managed services tailored to each client, combining performance, scalability, and hands-on support to meet evolving business needs...
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- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
ORM Systems is a Texas-based company menufacturing company that produces and sells computers, computer peripheral equipment, and software for business and public organizations. ORM Systems was founded in 2013...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
FUSE3 delivers comprehensive IT services with a focus on proactive solutions and personalized attention. The agency excels in IT support, consulting, outsourcing, and infrastructure design, ensuring scalable and enterprise-quality results. FUSE3's state-of-the-art network operations center enables reliable...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Fair Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Braver Technology has been serving RI and Southeastern MA since 1989, offering superior managed IT services with on-site, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable support that is simple and easy to use. Braver Technology is committed to raising the bar for community and customer service, driven by pride in...
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- Cybersecurity
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- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $169/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A global digital transformation partner with 22+ years of experience, helping businesses modernize and scale with AI, ML, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions across industries like finance, manufacturing, telecom, and retail...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Digital Marketing
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Growth with Scalable Teams and Tailored Solutions for Startups and SMEs...
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- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At VR IT Services Pro, we specialize in blockchain development and web development. We design secure, decentralized applications (dApps) that function on distributed ledger systems. Our expertise extends to customized web solutions, digital marketing, Mobile App Development, and ERP Services, serving as a...
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- Blockchain
- Web Development
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- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our team consists of experienced IT specialists. We are focusing on those innovative IT projects that help users improve everyday lives. We deliver beautiful digital products, providing high quality software development and IT knowledge services...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Actual Reality Technologies is an AI solutions consultancy in Perrysburg, Ohio, built for manufacturers tired of AI hype and hungry for measurable outcomes. We pair frontier AI and machine learning with Lean Six Sigma discipline our CEO is a Master Black Belt with 15 years at GE Aviation and operations...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Layer Logix, based in The Woodlands, Texas, delivers IT solutions across Houston and Texas, specializing in Managed IT, Cybersecurity, Network Cabling, Computer Repair, and Email Migration. Our Managed IT Services offer proactive, tailored support for efficient operations. Cybersecurity solutions, including...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VoIP Cloud Virtualization Corporate Email Backup Endpoint Security Web DevelopmentEnterprise IT Infrastructure & Communications EngineeringVoIP and unified communications, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, corporate email, backup and disaster recovery, DNS and endpoint security, and website...
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- Phone Answering Services
- Call Centers
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- San Bernardino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Deeproot Technologies specializes in providing cybersecurity and data engineering solutions for businesses of all sizes and sectors. We help our clients protect their data, systems & networks from cyber threats as well as optimize their data pipelines and analytics...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fix Sierra delivers high-quality Managed IT Services to businesses of all sizes, aiming to be your trusted partner in optimizing and securing your IT infrastructure for long-term success...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MetaOption provides ERP, warehouse management, supply chain, and business automation solutions to help organizations streamline operations and improve efficiency...
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- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Ascendant Systems LLC is a Dallas-based technical delivery firm serving growing organizations, specialist consultancies, and internal teams across the United States. We take on defined data engineering, cloud and DevOps, and business automation problems and deliver them as scoped engagements: an assessment, a...
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- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smart AI Workspace is a founder-led AI automation consultancy run by Tariq Osmani. I design and build custom Claude-based AI agents and agentic workflows that take repetitive work off B2B teams: inbox and support triage, document extraction, lead research and qualification, CRM updates and reporting. Every...
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smile Global was founded with a simple yet powerful belief every organization, no matter its size, deserves enterprise-level IT consulting and support at an affordable cost. We saw the challenges that non-profits and small to mid-size businesses faced with technology and knew there was a better way...
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- Location
- Ventura, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We deliver high-impact, scalable solutions by turning complex systems into efficient, reliable platforms.We help businesses cut through complexity and deliver software that performs, scales, and drives real results...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
nsite.tech is a Bellingham-area web design, application development, and cybersecurity company serving Whatcom County, WA Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, and Fairhaven. Custom websites you own, business software, and Google-certified security...
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- Location
- Everson, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Techsila LLC, led by an experienced CEO with 18+ years in software development, stands out for its innovation, comprehensive services, global reach, and client-centricity. We offer cutting-edge solutions spanning web and mobile app development, AI, and more. Our staffing solutions provide access to top...
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- Location
- Burlington, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wizr AI is an enterprise AI services and AI-powered engineering company helping organizations automate business processes, accelerate software and product development, modernize legacy systems, and govern AI. Wizr delivers AI agents, agentic workflows, and enterprise AI solutions help businesses...
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- AI Development
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- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
CogniAI helps commercial organizations and Government modernize operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, data engineering, geospatial intelligence, and enterprise AI platforms. Our expertise spans AI workflow orchestration, digital twins, data modernization, and secure AI solutions that improve...
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- Big Data Analytics
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- Leesburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Founded in 2006, Kryptos was conceived with the goal of emerging as a prominent IT services firm in both the United States and India...
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- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TConnectX Solutions is a technology development company offering custom web and mobile app development, branding and dedicated resource models. We provide innovative solutions using modern technologies such as AngularJS, Laravel, WordPress, Shopify and much more to build scalable and efficient applications...
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- Owensboro, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Enegren Technology is a long-standing, family-owned enterprise boasting more than three decades of experience in delivering expert and pragmatic technological solutions to the vibrant Wichita business community. Our core values revolve around nurturing client relationships, upholding the principles of...
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- Sheridan, Wyoming
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- $99/hr
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Compoze Labs is a software development company with expertise in app and website development, integration, and UX/UI. We aim to streamline as much of the process as possible to get you a secure, quality product in a timely manner. Our team has worked with a large variety of companies on a range of products...
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About System Integrator Companies
Who needs system integrator company services?
Any business that uses multiple software systems and needs them to work together needs a system integrator. When systems are disconnected, data duplicates, processes slow down, and errors increase.
Typical use cases:
- Mid-size and enterprise companies that have multiple tools (ERP, CRM, HR, finance) that must share data
- Companies running legacy systems with outdated software that does not connect easily with modern tools
- Fast-growing businesses that are adding new tools quickly and losing control over data and workflows
- eCommerce and retail companies that need to sync orders, inventory, payments, and customer data in real time
- Manufacturing and logistics companies that require tight coordination between supply chain, inventory, and operations systems
- Finance and healthcare organizations that handle sensitive data and need secure, compliant integrations
- Companies undergoing digital transformation that move to cloud systems, automation, or new platforms
Clear signal you need an integrator:
- Data is entered manually into multiple systems
- Reports do not match across tools
- Teams rely on spreadsheets to “connect” systems
- Processes break when one system changes
- Scaling creates more errors instead of efficiency
At that point, integration is no longer optional.
How much do system integrator companies charge for their services?
System integrator services typically cost $15,000 to $1,500,000+, depending on how complex your systems are and how many platforms need to be connected.
Here is how pricing usually breaks down:
- Simple integrations (2 systems): $15,000 to $75,000
- Mid-level integrations (3–5 systems): $75,000 to $300,000
- Enterprise-wide integrations (5+ systems): $300,000 to $1,500,000+
Cost also follows a clear structure across the project:
- Planning and architecture: 10 to 20% of the total cost
- Development and setup: 50 to 70% of the total cost
- Testing and QA: 15 to 25% of total cost
- Training and rollout: 5 to 15% of total cost
There are ongoing costs that most companies ignore at the start. After launch, expect:
- Support and maintenance: 15 to 25% of the initial cost per year
- Cloud, tools, and licenses: Ongoing monthly or annual fees
- API and data usage costs: Depends on volume
Costs increase fast when systems are outdated, data is messy, or real-time processing is required. Legacy systems alone can add 20-50% to cost, and most companies should plan an extra 20-30% buffer for unexpected issues.
What is a typical timeline for system integration projects?
Most system integration service providers require from 3 to 18 months for their projects, depending on the number of systems, data complexity, and business size.
Here is how timelines usually break down:
- Small to mid-size projects: 3 to 9 months
- Large enterprise projects: 6 to 18 months
- Simple integrations (2 systems): 6 to 12 weeks
- Complex integrations (multiple systems): 9 to 18+ months
How system integration companies execute the project also affects speed:
- Phased rollout: 4 to 12 months, lower risk, more stable
- Big bang (all at once): 3 to 6 months, faster but higher risk
Several factors directly impact the timeline:
- Data cleanup and migration can take 15 to 20% of the total time
- Custom features add 3 to 6+ months
- Legacy systems slow everything down
- Testing and go-live add 1 to 2 months if done properly
Delays are common. Around 43% come from technical issues, and 40% from changing scope during the project.
How much downtime does system integration require?
Most system integrations require little to no downtime if planned correctly, but in practice, expect a few hours to a few days of disruption during final switchovers.
Downtime depends on how the company executes the project:
- Parallel integration (best case): Near-zero downtime
The new system runs alongside the old one, and then the switch happens quickly - Phased integration: A few hours at a time
Work is done in small parts during planned maintenance windows - Full cutover (big bang): Hours to several days
The entire system is replaced at once, with the highest risk of disruption
Several factors increase downtime risk:
- Legacy systems: Harder to connect, more failures
- Poor planning: No fallback or rollback options
- High system dependency: If one system fails, others stop
- No testing environment: Issues appear during live use
Strong teams reduce downtime by using backups, testing in advance, and scheduling work during low-activity periods. In well-managed projects, operations continue with minimal interruption.
What kind of support do system integrator companies provide after the project is finished?
System integration service providers do not stop at launch. They provide ongoing support to keep systems stable, secure, and working as expected. Without this, integrations break over time as systems update or data grows.
Post-project support usually includes:
- Fixing errors, broken connections, or data sync issues that appear after launch
- Tracking system health, fixing slow processes, and improving speed as data volume grows
- Adjusting integrations when connected platforms change or update
- Patching vulnerabilities and maintaining data protection standards
- Helping internal teams resolve issues and answering day-to-day questions
- Adding new features, connecting new systems, or expanding integrations as the business grows
- Providing guides and training so teams can use and manage the system properly
Most companies charge ongoing support as 15–25% of the initial project cost per year. Without this support, systems degrade, errors increase, and internal teams take on hidden maintenance work.






















































