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The Apple Consultants Network partner that solves both internal and client facing technology problems. Creatively!...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
AccuWeb Cloud provides comprehensive cloud hosting solutions with a wide range of features, all offered at competitive and affordable prices. Our commitment to delivering reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure ensures that businesses of all sizes can access top-tier hosting services without compromising...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Old Tappan, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ray Business Technologies is a global IT Services company providing full-spectrum software development and consulting services...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
We are Salesforces #1 Choice to Deliver Outstanding Data Cloud Projects to their Customers...
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- Cloud Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2009, Sagenext Infotech is a US-based IT hosting company with headquarters located in Augusta, Georgia. Sagenext specializes in a comprehensive range of tax and accounting software hosting services that include but are not limited to QuickBooks, Sage Applications, Drake Tax Software, UltraTax...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Location
- Augusta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Scarlett Cybersecurity is an American Cybersecurity Service Provider with a focus on small-to-medium businesses and US government cybersecurity...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
We specialize in outsourced IT, technical business consulting, managed maintenance, emergency tech support, email management, data backup and recovery, and much more. We provide part-time, full-time, and on-call technical services, with on-site and remote support options...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Centerville, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Techdemocracy | Leader in Identity and Access Management...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IT Advisors Online (ITAdOn) is a growing team of technology experts who are passionate about helping companies like yours boost their effectiveness. Join ITAdOn today and grow your business. When you succeed, we succeed!...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- HR Outsourcing
- UI/UX Design
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EnlightVision is the partner of choice for many of the worlds leading enterprises, SMEs, and technology innovators. We elevate businesses through custom software development, product design, QA, and consultancy services. Our commitment is to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to your unique needs...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Charles, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Chipsy Information Technology Services Pvt Ltd. offers comprehensive IT solutions, including expert consulting, mobile app development (VitalBase is an ABDM-enabled hospital management information system), application development, school management systems, and DevOps services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Software Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
Zeta Sky set out to create a company of dedicated IT experts who could move businesses to the cloud and deliver greater flexibility and value. We provide secure, simple, and scalable solutions to meet your business needs and empower all teams, IT and non-IT alike...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Ontario, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ITD Cloud is a technology advisory firm that works alongside CTOs to source, purchase, and implement the right telecom in their organization so that they can be confident in their tech while skipping the hassle, confusion, and high cost of it all...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
QA Mentor has completed many projects for US clients, including ecommerce marketplace testing and finance platform security assessments. Founded in 2010 with headquarters in New York City, the company operates from multiple US locations including Fort Lauderdale and deploys 400+ QA professionals across 12...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
IT Consulting, Web Development, Software Development, E-commerce, Software Testing, and Back office outsourcing...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We keep IT simple so your business can go above and beyond...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Sunil Dhawan Consulting helps founders and businesses turn ideas into clear product plans, MVP roadmaps, and practical technology decisions. It offers structured guidance to help people build more clarity, confidence, and direction...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- ECM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Lathrop, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Data-Entry-India.com is a global Data & AI operations partner. Serving 3,850+ clients across 50+ countries, we specialize in enterprise data operations, AI training data services, digital commerce data support, data research and intelligence services, and document and content-related support...
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- BPO
- AI Development
- Market Research
- CRM Consulting
- Accounting
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MedHeave is a U.S. focused medical billing and revenue cycle management (RCM) company helping healthcare providers improve reimbursements, reduce administrative burden, and take control of their revenue cycle...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emorphis Technologies is a software development company having offices in the USA, UK, in India, offering its services for Digital transformation in enterprise mobility solutions, cloud computing services, backend development, salesforce consulting services, healthcare software development and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- IT Services
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- Location
- Broadlands, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A leading IT outsourcing & software development company offering AI-Powered web and mobile app development services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Archis Inc. is a Master Systems Integrator for small business, hospitality, aviation, large venue, education and government entities. We are a certified minority owned business that offers services in turnkey technology solutions, wireless services, construction and support and maintenance...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Winter Garden, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Euphoric employs its industry expertise to facilitate business transformation for our clients. Our agile methodology enables us to adeptly harness technology, crafting and implementing innovative solutions that instigate technological disruption. Partner with us to proactively stay ahead of industry trends...
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- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
iCareBilling is a private American Healthcare IT Company that provides Insurance Credentialing, Medical Billing and other services to the healthcare industry across the United States, integrating services with any EHR, Practice Management, or Medical Billing Software...
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- BPO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Managed Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DML Computer Repair is your go-to destination for top-tier computer repairs in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, we've earned a stellar reputation as one of the region's most trusted IT service providers...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Luvina is a well-known software outsourcing business that specializes in providing clients all around the world with excellent IT solutions. With a dedicated team of more than 750 experts, Luvina provides comprehensive software development services that are customized to each client's specific needs. Luvina...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
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 Houston IT Developers LLC, we specialize in web design, mobile app development, and SEO driving real results. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, our team of experts is dedicated to transforming your vision into reality with innovative designs, seamless functionality, and unmatched support...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Conroe, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SlickWhiz Solutions provides SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Azure, and Power Platform solutions to streamline your business with tailored consulting and integration...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KMC is a business services company dedicated to helping businesses fulfill their potential by making operations smoother and more efficient. Our comprehensive offerings range from end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) services to beautifully designed workspace solutions...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- IT Services
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Medro Inc is a technology consulting and software development company helping businesses accelerate growth through AI, Cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed IT services, and enterprise software solutions. Operating across the United States and India Through Medro Hi-Tech Symbol Private Limited, we partner...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WGS2D is a boutique business and technology consulting firm built by experienced leaders from top-tier firms. We're known for moving fast, delivering real outcomes, and putting the client first always. What sets us apart is how we execute. We don't just advise; we own results. Our Say/Do ratio is 100%. if we...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
For cloud infrastructure and platform management serving US enterprise clients, Simform delivers Azure Expert MSP services from Orlando and seven additional US offices. Holding one of fewer than 105 Azure Expert MSP distinctions among 400,000+ Microsoft partners, the firm manages applications, hosting, cloud...
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- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
ScinoRx Technologies serves as your premier destination for business-centric website development, specializing in enhancing customer engagement and driving business growth through our comprehensive digital experience services. With our tailored solutions, we empower companies to thrive in the digital...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We provide best in class tech support solutions and cyber security measures for companies looking to increase productivity and sales without the hassle of hiring in house. For nearly 20 years, Be Structured has provide businesses all over Southern California with dependable, reliable and affordable outsourced...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We execute software projects in true partnership spirit to exceed customer’s expectations by continually improving the processes and acquiring new skills...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TransData is a global technology and AI services company helping organizations build, modernize, and operate software, data, AI, automation, cloud, and managed operations...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
ConvergeSol is a US-based technology consulting and custom software development company specializing in AI, SaaS, cloud, Salesforce, and enterprise applications. We build, modernize, and manage secure, scalable solutions for startups, SMBs, and enterprises...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We deliver expert IT consulting and custom software development services, helping businesses innovate and scale. Our team provides strategic guidance, end-to-end development, and reliable technical support. We also offer training and staffing solutions, connecting skilled professionals to global...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Location
- Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EFutures is a award winning software product engineering company. We have delivered bespoke software solutions to clients globally for the past 25 years. More recently we have added AI driven innovations to our service offerings empowering business to propel forward...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
AutomateIT Ops is a Nashville-based managed IT provider delivering Managed Hosting & Cloud, Managed IT 360°, Security as a Service, Robotics As a Service, and AI as a Service. Serving U.S. businesses, it helps organizations simplify operations with cost-effective, enterprise-grade technology solutions...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boleyn Magic Hackers (BMH) provides cryptocurrency investigation, blockchain transaction tracing, digital asset recovery assistance, scam investigation, and support for victims of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency fraud...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
- SEO
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Design Monks is an experienced agency offering UI/UX, product design, MVP builds, and branding for startups and growing companies.Clients trust the agency for its consistent quality, practical thinking, and ability to turn early ideas into products that actually work, which is why many come back for...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Jersey, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
NEKLO is an international custom software development partner. Since 2008, weve specialized in building and scaling digital products for high-stakes industries, including Healthcare, Fintech, Energy, and Construction...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Burlingame, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ECS Technology Solutions was founded in 2004 with the mission to empower people to spend time on what matters. We do that through offering comprehensive managed IT services. Our intent is to understand your organizations mission and goals so we can help you achieve them by offering IT recommendations and...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rivell has completed many projects for US clients, including real estate services firms, manufacturing companies, and a school district technology deployment. Founded in 1997 and based in New Jersey, the firm offers managed IT services, cloud migration, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and VoIP phone...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mantua Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Savvycom is an AI-driven software development and IT consulting company founded in 2009, helping enterprises design, build, and modernize digital systems that deliver measurable business outcomes. Recognized as one of Vietnams Top 10 Digital Technology Companies, Savvycom partners with organizations...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
TPLEX is a software outsourcing company. We provide companies with top tech talent and product development expertise...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Artic Consulting is a global technology consulting firm specializing in Microsoft-based solutions that help organizations innovate, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth. By combining deep technical expertise with industry insight, the company delivers data-driven, secure, and scalable solutions...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Sammamish, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cepoch is a North American AI and software services firm with over 20 years of experience, delivering intelligent solutions and building lasting partnerships across 300+ projects and 100+ clients...
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- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- South Barrington, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $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?
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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