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Compuwork helps regulated businesses in finance, legal, and healthcare stay compliant, secure, and confident with managed IT and cybersecurity built to meet NYDFS, SEC, and HIPAA standards and backed by lasting partnership...
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- Cybersecurity
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- IT Compliance Solution
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Managed IT services for Seattle and Tacoma businesses. 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 administration, and workflow automation...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stop worrying about technology problems and cyberattacks. Get reliable IT support and enterprise-grade security without building an expensive internal team. We keep your systems running smoothly, protect you from threats 24/7, and handle everything from daily IT issues to compliance requirements, so you can...
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- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe IT services should be built on trust, not tickets. That is why every client gets direct access to our technicians, honest advice, and fast solutions without being bounced around. Our recommendations are based on what helps your business run better. We take time to understand your needs and build...
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- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Clare Computer Solutions (CCS) is a San Ramon based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider supporting businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area. With decades of experience, CCS helps organizations modernize, secure, and optimize their technology environments for long-term growth...
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- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a local MSP in the triangle area that doubles as a software development company that actually covers 100% of company needs because we can create personalized software for all of our clients...
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- Location
- Morrisville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PC Network Solutions is a trusted Managed IT Services provider serving Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and businesses throughout South Florida. We specialize in proactive IT support, cybersecurity protection, network management, cloud solutions and technology consulting. Our team helps businesses reduce...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Eagles Media is a U.S.-based digital marketing and SEO agency offering comprehensive SEO, AI-driven search optimization, and results-focused marketing solutions. The company supports businesses across all 50 states and international markets, helping both local and global brands enhance their online presence...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Orland Park, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We build custom digital assets that work as hard as you do. By rejecting the "Framework Tax," we eliminate the 80% of unnecessary code that slows down your business and invites security exploits. Every Forge interface we build is optimized for speed, security, and technical SEO hygiene from day one...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- AI Development
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- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-winning managed IT provider delivering cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across Texas...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- El Campo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
NovaCore Systems provides secure applicaiton delivery, virtual desktop solutions that help businesses simplify IT management and securely deliver critical applications to their workforce...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Location
- Aloha, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ops Automators is a B2B automation and RevOps consultancy. We build custom workflow automations connecting your CRM, billing, project management, and communication tools Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, n8n, Jira, Slack so operations teams eliminate manual work and scale without adding headcount. Custom...
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- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Longwood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Netcosa provides dependable IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, and technology management for small and growing businesses. We help companies stay secure, productive, and supported with responsive local service and practical solutions that fit the way they work...
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- Location
- Germantown, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Your trusted partner for best-in-class Managed IT, Security, AI and Compliance services...
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- Cybersecurity
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- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nexus Ideal Solutions runs IT for businesses that depend on it but do not want to build a department to manage it. We handle managed IT, cybersecurity, network design, cloud, and backup for law firms, medical practices, schools, and professional-services firms across the Northeast and South Florida...
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- Location
- Branchburg, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EngagePulse is a senior-led Marketo consulting and marketing-operations firm for enterprise B2B teams. We audit, architect, integrate, and optimize Adobe Marketo Engage — lead lifecycle, scoring, Marketo–Salesforce sync, migrations, and revenue reporting — led by consultants with hands-on experience...
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- CRM Consulting
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Managed Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Suwanee, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IT Support RI is a locally owned Managed IT Services Provider in North Smithfield, RI, serving SMBs across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut since 2002. We deliver proactive managed IT, cybersecurity, backup & disaster recovery, Microsoft 365, and VoIP so you can focus on your business, not...
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- North Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
TekConcierge is a Richardson, TX-based managed IT provider repositioning as a Managed Intelligence Provider (MIP). The shift addresses shadow AI risk: employees using AI tools with no oversight, creating security and compliance exposure. TekConcierge governs and optimizes AI adoption instead of reacting to...
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
We believe in preventative and preemptive IT, rather than reactive IT. This saves our clients downtime, greatly-reduces cybersecurity incidents, avoids lost business and reduces headaches. Our aim is to provide the top IT support possible, and provide it fast...
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- Cloud Consulting
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- Staff Augmentation
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- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Stratify is a certified Salesforce and RevOps consulting agency for B2B mid-market companies. We are the rare partner that owns both sides of your revenue engine: the RevOps operating model (funnel design, data architecture, forecast methodology) and the Salesforce build (Sales Cloud, Data Cloud...
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- CRM Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- ERP Consulting
- ECM Consulting
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tek Yantra is a California-based technology company helping businesses and government organizations build, modernize, and manage reliable technology systems...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Secure Traces protects healthcare and pharma organizations with managed cybersecurity services built around HIPAA compliance, while also developing AI applications for claims processing, optimization, and auditing. Based in Atlanta, GA, we help healthcare and B2B enterprises close security gaps and modernize...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- AI Development
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- Worthington, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Xantrion's managed cybersecurity services help small and midsized businesses protect data, mitigate risk, and support compliance. With 24/7 U.S.-based monitoring, threat detection and response, employee training, and proactive vulnerability management, Xantrion delivers protection tailored to your business...
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- Location
- Lafayette, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
LK Tech is a Cincinnati-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider helping small and midsized businesses simplify technology, reduce risk, and keep their teams productive. Since 1999, we have provided proactive IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, and strategic technology guidance with one goal: make...
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- Norwood, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IDENETY is a San Antonio-based IT consulting and managed services firm founded in 2019, built around a simple idea: the people who design your infrastructure should be the same people keeping it running. We pair project-based engineering (networking, structured cabling, cloud architecture) with recurring...
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- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PCS Managed Services helps businesses strengthen operations with reliable managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, network management, help desk, disaster recovery, and unified communications solutions. Serving organizations across industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, legal, and...
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- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CentraLink provides managed IT services in Pasadena, helping businesses improve performance, security, and reliability through proactive technology management. Services include 24/7 IT support, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, network support, helpdesk services, business continuity, and strategic IT...
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- Cybersecurity
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- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are dedicated to helping your business grow through technology and talent. No matter what challenges your team faces, our team of experts is ready to engage and provide executive level support to help guide you through the complex landscape of the IT marketplace...
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- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Managed IT and cybersecurity provider delivering 80-second average response times, 6-minute average resolution times, 100% U.S.-based support, and 97.5% customer satisfaction to help businesses reduce downtime, improve productivity, and operate securely...
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- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
OneEach Technologies specializes in providing comprehensive digital solutions for nonprofits. We offer website building, hosting, management, and support services for both Drupal and WordPress platforms, allowing our customers to focus on their mission-critical activities...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DLL Techs is a reputable Managed IT & Security Service Provider and Cybersecurity Specialists catering to small and medium-sized businesses. We offer an array of additional services, including web development, marketing, and media services...
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- Location
- Glendora, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Greystone Technology has revolutionized the approach to technology services, completely reimagining how they are delivered. Our methodology is both common sense and groundbreaking. Instead of beginning with preconceived solutions, we prioritize asking questions and lots of them...
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- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TPx Communications, a leading managed services provider, offers a full suite of solutions to help businesses simplify operations, optimize networks, improve productivity, reduce costs and ensure secure environments. With our commitment to making IT easy, TPx empowers enterprises to grow, compete and...
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- Cybersecurity
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NetEffect, the trusted technology partner for professional services industries, offers customized IT roadmaps, virtual CIO services, fast support, and an obsession with exceptional customer service. With our commitment to integrity and forward-thinking, we bring Fortune 500 technology services to small and...
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- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Healthy Technology Solutions is the trusted partner for small to midsize businesses in Southern Nevada, offering technology solutions that streamline operations, enhance reliability and security, minimize downtime and optimize business growth. With a focus on customer success, we provide tailored IT services...
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- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Matrix Integration has been a steady presence in the industry for over 40 years. Since its inception, the company has consistently upheld its commitment to guiding clients toward success by providing innovative IT solutions and managed services...
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- IT Services
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- Jasper, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SysCom, founded in 2003 in New Orleans, Louisiana, simplifies IT solutions for small and mid-sized businesses across the Southeastern United States. With a commitment to security, rapid response, and unparalleled service, SysCom offers managed IT services, cybersecurity solutions, technical projects...
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- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Server At Work stands out as a rare SOC 2 audited IT managed services provider, focusing on fast first-response technical support and proactive technology management...
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- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NetForward is a managed IT services agency. The agency provides flexible IT solutions, including proactive consulting, maintenance, and support to enhance IT system resilience. Whether clients require co-managed IT services or full-scale managed security solutions, NetForward ensures efficient and reliable IT...
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- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IT Haven Pro is an IT services agency. It caters to small and medium-sized businesses in Pennsylvania and Eastern Washington State. With a focus on seamless operations and robust cybersecurity, IT Haven Pro ensures clients operate efficiently and securely. Through cutting-edge technologies, IT Haven Pro...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Kennewick, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Arnet Technologies is a premier managed IT services agency based in Columbus, OH. The agency caters to small and mid-size companies with IT compliance, security, management, and support services. With continuous monitoring and maintenance, the agency enhances efficiency and strengthens resilience against...
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- Managed Services
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- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Globalquest Solutions is a managed IT services agency based in Williamsville, NY. With over two decades of experience, it offers comprehensive IT solutions tailored to meet individual company needs. Globalquest Solutions' proactive approach and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction set it apart as a...
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- Williamsville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Catapult Technology Solutions specializes in managed IT services, providing robust, efficient, and secure solutions that drive business growth. Its team of IT professionals acts as the client's dedicated IT department, offering extensive knowledge and experience without the expense of in-house employees...
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- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Charleston Technology Group offers trusted and reliable managed IT services in Charleston, SC. With over 16 years of experience, the agency specializes in IT consulting, managed services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery. Its custom IT solutions fit businesses' needs, budgets, and goals...
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- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alltek Services, a managed IT solutions agency, has provided IT support for nearly two decades. From cloud services to cybersecurity, its team optimizes the client's IT systems to increase profitability and allow them to focus on business growth. Alltek Services guarantees seamless technology integration and...
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- Lakeland, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Freedom Tech, founded in 2011, is a managed IT services agency offering comprehensive technology solutions. Committed to providing reliable and professional IT services, Freedom Tech's team of talented professionals ensures business continuity and operational efficiency. The agency's services include...
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- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $149/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Managed IT Services Providers in the US
How to choose the best managed service provider in the United States?
Use the criteria below to narrow your shortlist before moving into detailed discussions:
- Clarify internal requirements
Start by mapping your current IT environment, key pain points, and expected growth. This helps you filter out providers that aren’t built for your scale or complexity. - Look for proven, relevant experience
Prioritize MSPs with experience supporting businesses like yours. Industry familiarity, certifications, and documented results signal the ability to operate within your technical and regulatory landscape. - Assess service breadth and maturity
An experienced MSP should support both daily operations and higher-level needs such as security, cloud optimization, and disaster recovery with the ability to adapt services over time. - Evaluate scalability and stability
The right partner can scale infrastructure and security as your business evolves, without service disruption or constant contract changes. - Review security and compliance readiness
Make sure the MSP you choose has proven experience handling data protection, risk management, and industry-specific compliance requirements. - Measure responsiveness and reliability
Clear SLAs, defined response times, and consistent communication practices are essential for maintaining continuity and minimizing downtime. - Check reputation and transparency
Client reviews and references should provide some insight into how the MSP will operate once the partnership starts.
What results could businesses expect from an MSP?
Working with a managed services provider leads to measurable operational outcomes alongside long-term business benefits. Here’s what you can expect:
- Reduced downtime and disruption
Organizations using managed services report up to a 27% decrease in system downtime, driven by continuous monitoring and faster incident response. - Lower overall IT operating costs
Companies that outsource IT operations report an average 19-30% reduction in IT operational expenses, primarily due to fewer outages, automation, and reduced internal overhead. - Faster issue resolution
AI-backed monitoring and automation used by MSPs have reduced incident response times by up to 40%. - Stronger resilience during security incidents
Managed security services helped mitigate over 36% of ransomware incidents globally in 2024, improving recovery speed and containment. - Better scalability as the business grows
You would be able to scale users, devices, and infrastructure without performance degradation or service gaps.
These results explain why in 2024 more than 68% of enterprises outsourced at least one IT function and why the U.S. accounted for 38% of the global MSP market.
How does a managed IT services company ensure security, compliance, and data protection?
With a global shortage of 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals, 43% of organizations now outsource cybersecurity capabilities to managed providers. MSPs help businesses protect their systems and data through continuous monitoring and compliance-led practices:
- Cybersecurity monitoring and response
MSPs provide 24/7 monitoring across networks, endpoints, and cloud systems. AI-powered detection significantly improves response speed: it reduces average breach detection time from 181 days to 51 days and enables 73% faster containment than in-house teams. - Ransomware and threat mitigation
Layered security controls and rapid isolation help limit the impact of attacks. In 2024, over 36% of global ransomware incidents were mitigated through MSP-managed security services, improving recovery and containment outcomes. - Backup, disaster recovery, and continuity
MSPs maintain encrypted, redundant backups and tested recovery plans, which are required under many regulatory frameworks and critical for minimizing downtime during incidents. - Compliance management
34% of companies adopted managed security services specifically to meet compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. What MSPs do is track regulatory requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.
How to tell if a business needs fully managed services or co-managed IT?
The decision comes down to how much internal IT capability you have and how much responsibility you want to retain.
Fully managed IT is typically the right fit if:
- You don’t have an internal IT team or rely on generalist support
- You want to outsource IT operations, security, and maintenance fully
- Predictable monthly costs matter more to you than hands-on control
In this model, the managed services company owns day-to-day IT, including help desk, infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and planning.
Co-managed IT is usually a better option if:
- You already have an internal IT team, but they lack capacity or specialized skills
- You want to retain oversight while outsourcing areas like security, cloud, or monitoring
- Your IT needs to scale with growth or hybrid work
What questions should you ask before hiring a managed services firm?
Asking targeted questions early will help you clarify how a managed service provider operates in practice, beyond sales promises and proposals.
Relevant Background
- What services and technologies/platforms do you specialize in?
- Can you share case studies and client references similar to my project scope and complexity?
- What is your support coverage (e.g., onsite or remote, after-hours coverage)?
Services and Processes
- How are support requests handled end-to-end (e.g., channels, ticket triage, and service level agreements)?
- Which security frameworks and compliance standards do you follow?
- What are our operational governance practices for incident response, escalation, change management, and post-incident reviews?
- What recovery time and recovery point objectives do you commit to, and what architecture/backup assumptions are required to meet them?
Related to Your Project
- Who will manage our systems daily, and what is their seniority level?
- How will you integrate with our existing tools and systems?
- How do you handle scaling and capacity planning as demand grows?
- What level of ongoing support is included after onboarding, and what will be billed separately?
How to find top managed services companies on DesignRush that fit your budget?
DesignRush helps you avoid guesswork by identifying MSPs that align with your budget and hiring criteria. You can compare providers based on reviews, team size, and rates.
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Managed IT Services FAQs
What can a managed IT service provider do for business?
A managed service provider (MSP) is an external partner that manages and supports your IT systems so your team can focus on running the business instead of fixing tech issues.
MSPs typically handle:
- IT infrastructure management (networks, servers, hardware, and cloud systems)
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance to prevent downtime
- Cybersecurity and data protection, including threat detection and incident response
- Backup and disaster recovery to protect business-critical data
- Help desk and technical support for day-to-day issues
- IT planning and advisory, aligning technology with business goals
As IT environments grow more complex, more U.S. businesses are turning to managed services.
The U.S. managed services market reached $69.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 10.5% CAGR through 2033, driven by remote work, cloud adoption, and rising cybersecurity threats.
What types of MSPs are there?
Managed service companies can be categorized in two ways:
1. By provider model (how the MSP operates and partners with your business)
| Type | What It Covers | Best For |
| Pure-Play MSPs | Core IT operations like monitoring, maintenance, patching, and system support | Small to mid-sized businesses needing reliable day-to-day IT management |
| Staffing-Led MSPs | Managed IT services combined with IT staff augmentation | Companies that need flexible capacity or temporary technical expertise |
| High-Level (Strategic) MSPs | End-to-end IT management, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and long-term planning | Enterprises with complex infrastructure and strategic IT needs |
2. By service focus (what specific IT functions they manage)
Most specialize in one or more of the following areas:
- IT support: Ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
- Security services: Threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance support
- Cloud services: Cloud migration, optimization, and ongoing management
- Network services: Network monitoring, performance optimization, and connectivity management
- Backup & disaster recovery: Data protection, backups, and business continuity planning
- Industry-specific: Tailored IT support for regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and legal
What benefits can businesses expect from managed IT service providers?
MSP services are designed to reduce operational strain and create more stability. Here’s what they bring to the table:
- Predictable IT costs
Fixed or subscription-based pricing reduces budget uncertainty and unexpected expenses. - Access to specialized expertise
On-demand support across infrastructure, cloud, security, and compliance. - Proactive system oversight
Performance issues now carry the same business impact as outages. According to Catchpoint’s SRE Report 2025, 53% of organizations agree that “slow is the new down,” reinforcing why proactive monitoring and performance management are core managed services benefits. - Stronger security foundations
Continuous threat monitoring, patching, and security controls reduce exposure to cyber risks. This is an increasing priority as the FBI recorded 859,532 cyberattacks in the U.S. in 2024, marking a 144% increase since 2018. - Simplified compliance support
Built-in processes ensure you meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA and PCI DSS. - Optimized technology management
Guidance on selecting, maintaining, and updating systems helps you avoid waste. - More focus on core work
Internal teams spend less time on IT operations and more on business priorities.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and managed services?
Staff augmentation providers and managed service providers both offer IT outsourcing solutions, but they differ in several key ways:
| Aspect | Staff Augmentation | Managed Services |
| Primary purpose | Fill skill or capacity gaps | Fully manage defined IT functions |
| Control | Client retains full control | Provider owns delivery and outcomes |
| Engagement type | Short-term or project-based | Usually ongoing, long-term partnership |
| Accountability | Client manages performance | Provider accountable via SLAs |
| Team integration | Works as part of your in-house team | Operates as an external IT owner |
| Cost structure | Hourly or contract-based | Typically fixed or subscription-based |
How much do managed service providers in the USA charge?
On average, managed service firms charge $150-$400 per user per month or $175-$300 per hour. For enterprise-level projects, pricing can start at $10,000 per month.
Main factors that influence MSP pricing:
- Number of users or devices
- Scope of managed services
- Infrastructure complexity and data volume
- Contract length and service hours
Common MSP pricing models:
- Per-user pricing: Predictable costs tied to headcount
- Per-device pricing: Charges based on supported hardware
- Tiered plans: Different service levels at increasing prices
- Flat-rate pricing: Unlimited support for a fixed monthly fee
- À la carte services: Pay only for specific IT needs