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  • Dedicated Web Developmment · Agency White-Labeling · Break-Fix · Sys Admin

    Over 17 years of experience and 12 years in business. Web Design, Development & Consulting, we're not covering the entire digital landscape. Thoughtfully managed websites and hosting. White-labeling for marketing agencies, graphic designers, IT firms, and web designers!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Managed Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Owensboro, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Offers industry-leading Application Services, Managed Services, Digital Transformation.

    GSS Infotech offers industry-leading Application Services, Managed Services, Digital Transformation & professional services that help business entities transform...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Managed Services
    Location
    New Brunswick, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transforming ideas into applications

    Our name is inspired by the Turritopsis Dohrnii, a species of Jellyfish that can revert to its life-cycle form, via cellular differentiation. It creates a newer version of itself. Jellyfish Technologies uses design, engineering, and technology skills to transform the ideas of its valued clients into...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • CyberSecurity Services That Work For You.

    Gailey Solutions is leveraging a Strategy to take advantage of the advances in automation by identifying and Partnering with leading firms. These Services along with adult supervision create better results, more quickly, and drastically reduced time to deliver, and just as important, reduced costs...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Managed Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart Backup. Instant Recovery.

    NAKIVO delivers fast, reliable, and ransomware-proof backup and recovery for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments all in one powerful solution...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    Location
    Sparks, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Trusted IT Partner Since 1988

    IT Support Houston provider PennComp is recognized as one of the best MSPs in Texas, offering reliable and strategic managed IT services to small and mid-sized businesses. With over 30 years of experience, PennComp delivers tailored IT solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services, and responsive support, helping...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • High-Level Technology for Small and Large Business.

    ALFTEK offers full-service network infrastructure, system administration, network security, software development and other managed IT services. What's more, the company also integrates robust software solutions with cloud-based SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms for website and social & blog design...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Concord, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Tech too complex? We keep it simple.

    IT teams and business leaders are often at odds. This is in large part because technologists focus on technology rather than the underlying business issue. This company was founded to bridge that gap and to allow business owners the ability to fully leverage their tech stack. We offer near shore resources...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Bellingham, Washington
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Professional, fast, user-friendly

    930 TECH provides digital marketing for small businesses across the US and Canada. We provide a unique guest centric focus for our customers. From restaurants to healthcare we can provide the highest level digital marketing for any industry...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • CBTS is a leading technology provider to more than 3,000 organizations in all industries, including dozens of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. We provide consulting resources and cloud or on-premises technologies that deliver consistent IT performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Strategy That Powers Sustainable Growth

    PIVIT Strategy is a business consulting and strategic advisory firm that helps organizations achieve sustainable growth through strategy development, operational improvement, leadership guidance, and data-driven business transformation solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • You Think It We Build It.

    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
    $18/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • IT Consulting Space - Where Your Vision Drives Us To Deliver Business Impact.

    With 2000+ professionals worldwide, 2600+ technology projects, and 350+ cloud-certified professionals, Jade Global is your ideal IT Services Partner. Jade Global is a member of Oracle, Salesforce, Boomi, ServiceNow, NetSuite, SAP, AWS, and Snowflake providing comprehensive implementation, integration, and...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • ECM Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design,  Branding, and WordPress Websites that get Results

    Building WordPress websites that convert since 2010!...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Marietta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Expert Software Engineers.

    Our team of expert software engineers leads our clients through the product development process, laying out clear expectations and goals to hasten the product's time to market...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Partner for Outsourcing IT Projects

    TPLEX is a software outsourcing company. We provide companies with top tech talent and product development expertise...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Reliable results guaranteed with relationships

    ISOCNET is a company that specializes in providing IT solutions in the Greater Cincinnati area. We offer a range of services, including Managed Services, Network/Data Security, Microsoft Office 365, Cloud Hosting, and Server hosting. In addition to IT services, we also provide Website Design/Development and...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Florence, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Trusted By The USA's Leading B2B Brands

    FortéNext is a certified Salesforce partner based in the USA, delivering over two decades of expertise in implementing, augmenting, and managing Salesforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, and fintech. Alongside its core implementation, managed services, and...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • IT Support Services for Alabama Businesses

    Your business depends on your IT systems. Were confident that we are the only network services, computer support, or IT consulting business in Alabama that provides these benefits to your business...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Cloud Experts

    Hyve Managed Hosting is a fully managed, global hosting provider delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure across 35+ data centre locations worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Modern Infrastructure For Property Management

    Domio Labs delivers production-ready SaaS and AI-powered applications at the speed AI-accelerated engineering allows fixed scope, fixed price, senior engineers throughout. No junior staffing, no scope creep, no vendor lock-in. Built for operators who need software that works on the first delivery, not the...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Business Technology Made Easy

    Xobee Networks is the #1 Managed Service Provider of innovative, cost-effective, and cutting-edge technology solutions in California. Through our wide range of services, we've helped businesses, non-profits, government entities and other organizations throughout California for over 26 years. Were the tech...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Secure. Scalable. Agile.

    We help small and medium-sized businesses thrive with personalized cybersecurity and cloud computing consulting and managed services...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Odenton, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • ServiceNow Elite Partner

    INRY is a leading ServiceNow Elite Partner with expertise in ServiceNow GRC , HR & CSM, IT advisory, Program Management and Enterprise cloud Solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IoT
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • We Build Modern Websites That Work

    Gallagher Website Design builds high-performing, SEO-optimized websites that turn visitors into customers. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, we combine 25+ years of design expertise with proven strategies that drive real business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Managed Services
    • SEO
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leadership Through Partnership

    Empowering Growth with Scalable Teams and Tailored Solutions for Startups and SMEs...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • AI-First Custom Software Development Company

    VLink is a leading software development service provider specializing in top-tier digital solutions. Focusing on innovation and excellence, we deliver tailored solutions to meet clients unique needs, ensuring agility, security, and growth in the digital era...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    South Windsor, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Powering Business Intelligence with AI-Driven Data Support

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • BPO
    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Crafting The Future Of Commerce

    We build the worlds fastest, most flexible digital storefronts for growing brands. We delight customers with personalized journeys, wherever they shop and turn traffic into revenue...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Services
    • Managed Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Digital Transformation Partner.

    AI-Native Engineering & Staff Augmentation Partner...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Lewes, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Eliminate Technology Frustrations, Headaches, and Downtime.

    Ideal Managed Solutions provides complete business IT and cybersecurity solutions, from network and devices security, to user productivity and management, to business online marketing. We aim to become your technology partner, not just another vendor...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • Technology That Works

    Blue K Smart Systems is a Scottsdale, AZ-based technology company providing managed IT services, network security, server administration, software development, website design, and private on-premises AI Solutions to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Phoenix mentor area. We offer flat rate IT...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Active Server Management: True Proactive Linux Management Services

    We manage and maintain all flavors of Linux, Web Servers, server-side programming languages and control panels...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Cybersecurity and IT designed to evolve with the times.

    edgefi is a cybersecurity and managed IT services firm that helps technology-driven organizations design, secure, and scale their operations with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Vancouver, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Innovative Software Solutions For Company Growth

    Choose RowebCo as your digital consultation partner and propel the growth of your business online. We're your personal Website Development and Software Development team...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Transform Your Digital Presence with Expert Website Development.

    From Web design to SEO optimization, we excel at providing personalized service and helping to optimize your business for success. Locally-owned and operated, we want to see your company succeed within your budget and with no strings attached...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Waterford, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
  • Building Locally Scaling Globally

    Arc4 builds high-converting digital experiences across platforms. We specialize in local SEO, websites, locators, and managed services that empower businesses to stand out, capture attention, and drive measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Managed Services
    • SEO
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    Location
    Evanston, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Business Intent To Production-Ready Change

    CloudGeometry is a Silicon Valley engineering firm that builds and runs cloud-native platforms, data pipelines, and AI systems for SaaS and enterprise teams. Its AI-MSL offering pairs an AI-driven delivery platform with a managed service: AI agents carry build and maintenance work across the software...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Innovating The Future With Data, Technology & AI

    AvierIT Tech empowers enterprises to thrive in the digital age. As a global technology services and solutions company, they combine deep industry expertise with a passion for innovation. By harnessing the power of data, technology, and AI, AvierIT Tech transforms bold ideas into impactful outcomes. Their...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Partner In Tech Growth

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Managed Services
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A trusted name in data and analytics!

    Datamatics Digital Ltd an entity of Datamatics Global Services Ltd is a well-recognized leading data mining and application development company that delivers avant-garde software services with a specialized focus on web & mobile product engineering, application development & maintenance services...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Market Research
    • CRM Consulting
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Edison, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Dot To Destination

    DeltaDots provides AI app development, custom software, mobile/web, blockchain, game development, and UI/UX design. Deltadots delivers expert IT services that let you focus on what matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Own The Solution

    BuzzClan is an AI-driven solutions provider delivering software, advisory, and implementation services for public and private sectors. With 500+ experts and 150+ digital transformation wins, we advance innovation through strong data engineering, cloud ops, and automation...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Flower Mound, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Technology Solutions, IT's What We Do

    Quinn Technology Solutions is both a value added reseller of information technology products and a professional services company offering information technology, communications consulting, technical design, project management, systems configuration, implementation, ongoing monitoring and support of business...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Scale Up Your Cybersecurity

    XEye Security is fully committed to enabling businesses to operate smoothly and securely and withstand any potential cyber threat with innovative solutions, expertise, and a proactive approach...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Vision Into Value

    Tivora is a forward-thinking IT solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovation, technology, and tailored digital strategies. With a strong focus on delivering customized solutions, Tivora empowers organizations to align their technology with business goals, enabling long-term...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • TopTier IT, Trusted For Decades

    InSync Computer Solutions has been managing, maintaining, protecting & securing clients IT environments for 31 years. Our superior and effective managed IT services are the reason our client retention rates are so high. The inSync model includes onsite IT support with a dedicated senior engineer and is...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Laguna Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • Bespoke Software Solutions

    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...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr

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) 

TypeWhat It CoversBest For
Pure-Play MSPsCore IT operations like monitoring, maintenance, patching, and system support Small to mid-sized businesses needing reliable day-to-day IT management 
Staffing-Led MSPsManaged IT services combined with IT staff augmentationCompanies that need flexible capacity or temporary technical expertise
High-Level (Strategic) MSPsEnd-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: 

  1. Predictable IT costs
    Fixed or subscription-based pricing reduces budget uncertainty and unexpected expenses.
  2. Access to specialized expertise
    On-demand support across infrastructure, cloud, security, and compliance.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. 
  5. Simplified compliance support
    Built-in processes ensure you meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA and PCI DSS.
  6. Optimized technology management 
    Guidance on selecting, maintaining, and updating systems helps you avoid waste.
  7. 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: 

AspectStaff AugmentationManaged Services
Primary purposeFill skill or capacity gapsFully manage defined IT functions 
ControlClient retains full controlProvider owns delivery and outcomes
Engagement typeShort-term or project-basedUsually ongoing, long-term partnership
AccountabilityClient manages performanceProvider accountable via SLAs
Team integrationWorks as part of your in-house teamOperates as an external IT owner
Cost structureHourly or contract-basedTypically 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 

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