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eTop Technology keeps Inland Empire businesses running with security-first managed IT. From our Redlands headquarters we support law firms, manufacturers, engineering firms, and professional services teams across Southern California with 24/7 monitoring, responsive help desk, compliance guidance, and cloud...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Redlands, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2002, ITECS has helped businesses across Dallas and Fort Worth manage IT, strengthen cybersecurity, and modernize their cloud environments. Our 22-person team provides managed and co-managed IT, strategic consulting, and practical AI services through ITECS.ai...
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- Cybersecurity
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- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intech Hawaii is the go-to expert for network design, cybersecurity and managed services. With a specialized focus on multi-site networks, we offer comprehensive solutions including disaster recovery, firewall security and voice and data-structured cabling, ensuring secure and efficient operations for...
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- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Heroic Technologies delivers trusted IT and cybersecurity solutions with an average response time of under 10 minutes and a 98%+ client satisfaction rating. As cyber threats continue to rise, with ransomware impacting two-thirds of businesses and cybercrime costs nearing $10 trillion, we empower organizations...
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- Cybersecurity
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- IT Services
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- Campbell, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Next Perimeter is a national managed IT and cybersecurity provider built for regulated industries: legal, healthcare, financial services, and media. Founded in 2006 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, we treat IT and security as one system, not two vendors handing off risk when something breaks. Our model is...
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- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
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- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $179/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MARFI Systems is a SOC 2 Type II certified managed IT, cybersecurity and compliance provider in Santa Monica serving startups, healthcare, fintech and defense contractors across Los Angeles and Southern California. Launchpad bundles proactive IT, 24/7 SOC, endpoint and email security, identity, backup and...
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- Cybersecurity
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- IT Services
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- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
The Provato Group is an IT services and technology solutions company in Brecksville, Ohio. We strategize, propose and provide IT solutions to companies locally and nationwide, and our goal is to ensure your specific IT needs meet your standards and requirements...
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- IT Services
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Independence, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help small and medium-sized businesses thrive with personalized cybersecurity and cloud computing consulting and managed services...
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- Location
- Odenton, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pro Construct Digital is your partner in web design, development, SEO and digital services! We deliver high-quality solutions backed by clear, responsive communication to help your business thrive online...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- West Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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- Cloud Consulting
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- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $169/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CATS Technology Solutions Group provides reliable managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and technology support for businesses throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Our experienced team helps organizations protect their data, improve productivity, and keep their technology running...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- ECM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Marlboro, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IDENETY is a San Antonio engineering and consulting IT firm, active since 2019. IDENETY MSP is its managed support division for transitional projects and managed network, cybersecurity, endpoint, server, cloud, on-site and remote support, serving businesses in 34+ states...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IT Partner is a Microsoft Solutions Partner that has spent twenty years on the part of Microsoft 365 that resellers skip: the engineering. We merge tenants after acquisitions, split them on divestitures, migrate companies off Google Workspace and on-premises servers without a day of downtime, and set up...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Managed IT and cybersecurity for privately owned businesses across Central Pennsylvania and nationwide. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. Founder-run since 2006...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- Fair Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turn to The KR Group, a leading IT company in Grand Rapids providing managed IT services and IT support, to develop a plan to strategically guide your IT environment as your goals change...
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- IT Services
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- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/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
Helping Businesses Streamline Systems | Increasing Productivity & Profitability | Passionate About Driving Innovation...
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- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- IoT
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- Location
- Milford, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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...
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- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Techpacity, we dont just build apps we solve problems and craft experiences your users will love. Our US-based team turns big ideas into powerful web and mobile solutions, from smart AI-driven platforms to smooth, high-performing native and hybrid apps that move your business forward...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Managed Services
- CRM Consulting
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- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Troubleshoot IT issues accurately from the comfort of your home. MicroSec is an IT support company based in Waterford, NY...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Waterford, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BRITECITY Orange County's Award-Winning Managed IT Partner. Delivering 24/7 managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions to Irvine, Anaheim, and all of Orange County since 2007. Flat-rate, no-surprises support with on-site & remote helpdesk, HIPAA compliance, and zero-downtime migrations. Trusted...
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $205/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ASMGi’s team is comprised of experienced engineers, project managers and entrepreneurs — all with practical business leadership...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
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- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vision Quest is a specialized cybersecurity and managed services provider serving the Sacramento professional community. The organization focuses on solving the shortage of high-level technical talent by providing managed detection and response (MDR), endpoint protection, and network security monitoring...
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- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
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- Location
- Citrus Heights, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to MC Services, the human side of technology and your premier IT company...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CCJM Solutions is a boutique IT Consulting and BPO firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. We are passionate about helping businesses modernize operations while reducing costs. Our areas of expertise includes custom software, web, and app development, cloud migrations, staffing, and compliance management...
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- Software Development
- Graphic Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Xvand Technology delivers secure, reliable information technology (IT) solutions to small and midsize businesses in Houston, Texas. Offering managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, the agency ensures technology works seamlessly to protect and optimize business operations. With a team of...
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- Managed Services
- Customer Support
- Cybersecurity
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Veteran-owned Microsoft partner for data, AI, analytics, cloud modernization, managed services and secure government solutions...
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- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gig Harbor, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a managed IT and marketing shop with real offices in Sarasota, Clearwater, and St. Charles, Illinois. Most of our clients came to us after getting burned by a provider who was slow to answer the phone. So that's the thing we obsess over: picking up fast, fixing it right, and knowing your setup well...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing
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- St. Charles, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vivitec is an award-winning Cybersecurity and Managed IT Provider which has strategically invested in the people, processes, and tools required to provide and maintain Technology Solutions for our clients that are Simple, Secure, and Reliable...
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- Location
- Crestview Hills, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As Utah's most reliable managed IT service provider, we focus on making your technology work for you (and not the other way around). We'll take care of your IT and tech so you can get back to what you do best- running your business...
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What Makes Us Different?Personal, White-Glove Service: We provide each client with a dedicated IT resource whounderstands every aspect of their business and how technology drives their success...
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techmedics® helps businesses get the most out of their technology investments by offering comprehensive IT support plans flexible enough for any sized business, in any industry...
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- Cybersecurity
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- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intelecis is a renowned Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) in the United States and the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing organizations with the most dependable, secure, and competent IT Security and Support service possible. When you deal with the most highly rated Cyber Security Company as...
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- Fullerton, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rollout AI is the AI-native IT department for growing businesses. Founded by operators from Google, DeepMind, and Apple, we combine responsive tech support, enterprise-grade cybersecurity, and intelligent workflow automation into one seamless service. We handle everything a traditional MSP does — helpdesk...
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- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FXV Digital Design is a leading digital marketing agency based in Wyomissing PA. At FXV Digital Design, our ethos is built on the 4 Pillars of Awesome a foundation that sets us apart in the world of marketing. Read more here: https://fxvdigital.com...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- SEO
- Video Production
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- Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OliveTech emerges from a simple yet powerful idea: cybersecurity should be an integral part of every business, not an afterthought. Our experts, with decades of experience in IT and cybersecurity, recognized the limitations of traditional bolt-on security approaches and set out to create...
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Capital S Consulting helps businesses improve their processes by connecting their business systems, implementing CRM systems, creating environments that give your employees confidence to deliver great experiences for your customers...
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- CRM Consulting
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in New Jersey and serving clients nationwide, Gradius IT Solutions bridges the technology gap for small and mid-sized businesses. By delivering enterprise-class IT support, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and expert guidance through our network of engineers and partner MSPs, we help organizations...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Managed IT services give small businesses enterprise grade protection and stability without hiring a full tech team. We standardize devices, patch software, monitor systems 24/7, and test backups preventing many outages and speeding recovery when issues happen. You also get clear guidance on policies and...
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- Location
- Longwood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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?
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- 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