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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
Daystar originated in 2000 solely as a break/fix provider. We lived and breathed technology solutions to keep hundreds of businesses running...
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- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
ABSO Technologies delivers reliable, enterprise-grade Managed IT Services to businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits. Our fully in-house team provides proactive support, cybersecurity, and strategic IT solutions to keep your organization secure, efficient, and focused on growth...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Welcome to MC Services, the human side of technology and your premier IT company...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the digital partners for small businesses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Specializing in expert SEO, AI-powered marketing, and performance optimization, we help you achieve real, measurable growth...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Graphic Design
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud 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
ContactWorks is high value / high touch contact center outsourcing business that has a 20+ year history of providing great customer support. We deliver value in a wide range of services including customer service, technical support and client acquisition...
Top Services:
- Customer Support
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- BPO
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Acuity Total Solutions offers comprehensive facility management services, from maintenance and landscaping to IT and cybersecurity...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Oxnard, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Located in El Paso, Texas, DataXport (DX) is a Certified Texas State HUB and Small, Woman, & Minority Owned Enterprise specializing in Document Imaging, Electronic Document Management, Business Process Outsourcing, and IT Managed services...
Top Services:
- BPO
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Silverado Technologies is a locally-owned, woman-owned IT consulting firm with over 20 years of experience supporting Arizona businesses. Silverado has been awarded by the Better Business Bureau and Microsoft for our dedication to high-quality customer service...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Websites that Wow. Rankings that deliver. Service that makes you smile. Professional, top quality web design, and powerful SEO from a reliable team ready to listen to you...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Managed Services
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Forum InfoTech (FIT) is a Top 100 managed services provider founded in 2004 and based in Riverside/Corona, California. The firm specializes in managed and comanaged IT, cloud migration (AWS, Azure), cybersecurity, identity and access management, IT compliance, and virtual CIO services. With 1150 employees...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Corona, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
NextX Communications ensures business owners' peace of mind by delivering secure, reliable solutions that maintain seamless operations. Our expertise keeps your business fully functional and protected, allowing you to focus on growth and success...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Katava Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses nationwide grow through strategy, branding, website design, SEO, content development, and paid media management...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Chester, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Colossus is a professional services & staffing firm with deep roots in intelligence, defense, and enterprise cybersecurity. We advise, assess, and engineer programs across critical verticals including Healthcare, AI, Government, and Manufacturing...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a full service technology company providing customized solutions for cloud telephones, voice over IP (VoIP), managed IT services, video conferencing, cyber security, data backup, security cameras, access control, fiber internet services, and more...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Slidell, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
QLogic is a technology solutions provider specializing in government-focused digital transformation, custom software development, cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI solutions, and workforce staffing. The company helps federal, state, and local government agencies modernize operations through secure...
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- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Round4 offers Web Design & Development Services with an impeccable touch of creative quality. Serving the Harrisburg area, they offer their strategic & creative solutions to elevate your business online...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At FRCS Tech, we understand the importance of staying ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering top-notch IT services, tailored to meet the unique requirements of your business...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Libby, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your "No Worries" Secure IT partner. Accoona Global can help your business on all Cybersecurity and IT needs. We have over 200 people monitoring our Secure Operations Center 24 x 7...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tech Group is dedicated to setting new and higher standards of community and customer service, motivated by pride in our work and a hands-on friendly approach. Tech Groups Network Assessment and Managed Services team have over 100 years of combined professional IT experience. ...
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- IT Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Xantrion's managed cybersecurity services help small and midsized businesses protect data, mitigate risk, and support compliance. With 24/7 U.S.-based monitoring, threat detection and response, employee training, and proactive vulnerability management, Xantrion delivers protection tailored to your business...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Lafayette, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
A fast-growing team of passionate techies making a big mark in the digital services realm. Driven by unmatched talent and determination, we aim to push boundaries, redefine norms, and pave the way for innovative excellence...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Lockbaud is a Kansas City-based managed IT services provider focused on helping small businesses, law firms, and accounting firms operate securely and efficiently. The company delivers proactive IT support, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and VoIP services with a strong emphasis on responsiveness, same-day...
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- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wideanchor is a technology consulting and enterprise transformation company specializing in cloud computing, DevSecOps, AI/ML, LLM-powered systems, cybersecurity, staffing, and SaaS product development. Founded and led by experienced global technology professionals with Fortune 500 backgrounds, the company...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Suwanee, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Product and Software Development, IT Consulting Services and Managed IT...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Simplifying business transformation through thought leadership and innovation. Bring your digital agenda to reality...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
With 2,500+ consultants across the US, Canada, Latin America, and India, Improving puts experienced technologists in your market, not just on your project. Our teams understand the regulatory landscape, industry norms, and technical expectations of the markets you serve...
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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RedZen build cloud software for small and mid-sized business on a fixed price. No hourly billing, no scope surprises. We design, develop, and deploy custom web apps, internal tools, and integrations-then hand you something that ships and scales. Design, Develop, Deploy...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The C2 Group builds and integrates business-critical web solutions that get the most from technologies, tools, and teams...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Kopis we know that you want to be a confident, proactive leader...
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- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At Netsec, a distinguished IT consulting firm, we specialize in the management of intricate networks and security infrastructure, demonstrating our expertise across a diverse range of technologies...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At vCloud Tech, we revolutionize how businesses adopt and innovate with cloud technology. Born in the cloud-first, mobile-first era, we specialize in modernizing applications, digitizing data, and securing modern datacenters. Our top talent and expertise fuel global innovation, creating strong partnerships...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Rolling Hills Estates, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Audacious Inquiry (AI) champions health IT solutions for federal government clients. From providing actionable health IT insights and crafting strategic plans to monitoring policy implementations and ensuring robust Section 508 compliance, Ai is your comprehensive IT ally...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
DelPage Technologies is a U.S. software and technology services firm that builds custom applications, AI tools and accessible websites for public agencies, schools, churches, nonprofits and small businesses. The team also remediates documents to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA, produces online courses and...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Brunswick, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
Capitol Tech Solutions is a leading digital agency providing a full range of marketing , development, and IT services that help companies' top and bottom lines...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Visionet is a leading IT services firm delivering digital experiences, enterprise modernization, Data & AI applications, and managed IT services. We leverage digital, data, and cloud technologies to meet clients needs efficiently. Serving diverse sectors, we simplify complexities and foster innovation. With a...
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- IT Services
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cranbury, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
CogniAI helps commercial organizations and Government modernize operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, data engineering, geospatial intelligence, and enterprise AI platforms. Our expertise spans AI workflow orchestration, digital twins, data modernization, and secure AI solutions that improve...
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- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Leesburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
REREM Data Security specializes in all the in-depth cybersecurity measures required to keep you and your business safe from security threats. We ensure that your essential data, financial information, identity, and network applications are safe from unwanted eyes...
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- Cybersecurity
- Digital Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- McKinney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Texono builds custom mobile, web, and desktop applications for manufacturing companies and machine shops. With a team of 49+ professionals and expertise in .NET, C#, React Native, Angular, Blazor, Azure, and AWS, Texono delivers working prototypes within one week. Every project includes a free 60-day trial...
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- Design Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- American Falls, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. Now with more than 1,900 employees, it draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States...
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- Accounting
- Cybersecurity
- ERP Consulting
- ECM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
At BP3, we transform your complex challenges into streamlined success stories through AI and Automation...
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- Business Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
SoftSages Technology is a global IT solutions company delivering technology services that help businesses modernize, automate, and grow. Its expertise spans custom software, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud, managed IT, mobile applications, digital marketing, and IT staffing. With industry-focused solutions and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Malvern, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
GoBro Web Services is a California-based web design and digital solutions agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through professional website design, web and app development, branding, SEO, digital marketing, and technical support services. The agency focuses on delivering modern...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lake Elsinore, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Managed IT Services Providers in the US
How to choose the best managed service provider in the United States?
Use the criteria below to narrow your shortlist before moving into detailed discussions:
- Clarify internal requirements
Start by mapping your current IT environment, key pain points, and expected growth. This helps you filter out providers that aren’t built for your scale or complexity. - Look for proven, relevant experience
Prioritize MSPs with experience supporting businesses like yours. Industry familiarity, certifications, and documented results signal the ability to operate within your technical and regulatory landscape. - Assess service breadth and maturity
An experienced MSP should support both daily operations and higher-level needs such as security, cloud optimization, and disaster recovery with the ability to adapt services over time. - Evaluate scalability and stability
The right partner can scale infrastructure and security as your business evolves, without service disruption or constant contract changes. - Review security and compliance readiness
Make sure the MSP you choose has proven experience handling data protection, risk management, and industry-specific compliance requirements. - Measure responsiveness and reliability
Clear SLAs, defined response times, and consistent communication practices are essential for maintaining continuity and minimizing downtime. - Check reputation and transparency
Client reviews and references should provide some insight into how the MSP will operate once the partnership starts.
What results could businesses expect from an MSP?
Working with a managed services provider leads to measurable operational outcomes alongside long-term business benefits. Here’s what you can expect:
- Reduced downtime and disruption
Organizations using managed services report up to a 27% decrease in system downtime, driven by continuous monitoring and faster incident response. - Lower overall IT operating costs
Companies that outsource IT operations report an average 19-30% reduction in IT operational expenses, primarily due to fewer outages, automation, and reduced internal overhead. - Faster issue resolution
AI-backed monitoring and automation used by MSPs have reduced incident response times by up to 40%. - Stronger resilience during security incidents
Managed security services helped mitigate over 36% of ransomware incidents globally in 2024, improving recovery speed and containment. - Better scalability as the business grows
You would be able to scale users, devices, and infrastructure without performance degradation or service gaps.
These results explain why in 2024 more than 68% of enterprises outsourced at least one IT function and why the U.S. accounted for 38% of the global MSP market.
How does a managed IT services company ensure security, compliance, and data protection?
With a global shortage of 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals, 43% of organizations now outsource cybersecurity capabilities to managed providers. MSPs help businesses protect their systems and data through continuous monitoring and compliance-led practices:
- Cybersecurity monitoring and response
MSPs provide 24/7 monitoring across networks, endpoints, and cloud systems. AI-powered detection significantly improves response speed: it reduces average breach detection time from 181 days to 51 days and enables 73% faster containment than in-house teams. - Ransomware and threat mitigation
Layered security controls and rapid isolation help limit the impact of attacks. In 2024, over 36% of global ransomware incidents were mitigated through MSP-managed security services, improving recovery and containment outcomes. - Backup, disaster recovery, and continuity
MSPs maintain encrypted, redundant backups and tested recovery plans, which are required under many regulatory frameworks and critical for minimizing downtime during incidents. - Compliance management
34% of companies adopted managed security services specifically to meet compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. What MSPs do is track regulatory requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.
How to tell if a business needs fully managed services or co-managed IT?
The decision comes down to how much internal IT capability you have and how much responsibility you want to retain.
Fully managed IT is typically the right fit if:
- You don’t have an internal IT team or rely on generalist support
- You want to outsource IT operations, security, and maintenance fully
- Predictable monthly costs matter more to you than hands-on control
In this model, the managed services company owns day-to-day IT, including help desk, infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and planning.
Co-managed IT is usually a better option if:
- You already have an internal IT team, but they lack capacity or specialized skills
- You want to retain oversight while outsourcing areas like security, cloud, or monitoring
- Your IT needs to scale with growth or hybrid work
What questions should you ask before hiring a managed services firm?
Asking targeted questions early will help you clarify how a managed service provider operates in practice, beyond sales promises and proposals.
Relevant Background
- What services and technologies/platforms do you specialize in?
- Can you share case studies and client references similar to my project scope and complexity?
- What is your support coverage (e.g., onsite or remote, after-hours coverage)?
Services and Processes
- How are support requests handled end-to-end (e.g., channels, ticket triage, and service level agreements)?
- Which security frameworks and compliance standards do you follow?
- What are our operational governance practices for incident response, escalation, change management, and post-incident reviews?
- What recovery time and recovery point objectives do you commit to, and what architecture/backup assumptions are required to meet them?
Related to Your Project
- Who will manage our systems daily, and what is their seniority level?
- How will you integrate with our existing tools and systems?
- How do you handle scaling and capacity planning as demand grows?
- What level of ongoing support is included after onboarding, and what will be billed separately?
How to find top managed services companies on DesignRush that fit your budget?
DesignRush helps you avoid guesswork by identifying MSPs that align with your budget and hiring criteria. You can compare providers based on reviews, team size, and rates.
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Managed IT Services FAQs
What can a managed IT service provider do for business?
A managed service provider (MSP) is an external partner that manages and supports your IT systems so your team can focus on running the business instead of fixing tech issues.
MSPs typically handle:
- IT infrastructure management (networks, servers, hardware, and cloud systems)
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance to prevent downtime
- Cybersecurity and data protection, including threat detection and incident response
- Backup and disaster recovery to protect business-critical data
- Help desk and technical support for day-to-day issues
- IT planning and advisory, aligning technology with business goals
As IT environments grow more complex, more U.S. businesses are turning to managed services.
The U.S. managed services market reached $69.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 10.5% CAGR through 2033, driven by remote work, cloud adoption, and rising cybersecurity threats.
What types of MSPs are there?
Managed service companies can be categorized in two ways:
1. By provider model (how the MSP operates and partners with your business)
| Type | What It Covers | Best For |
| Pure-Play MSPs | Core IT operations like monitoring, maintenance, patching, and system support | Small to mid-sized businesses needing reliable day-to-day IT management |
| Staffing-Led MSPs | Managed IT services combined with IT staff augmentation | Companies that need flexible capacity or temporary technical expertise |
| High-Level (Strategic) MSPs | End-to-end IT management, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and long-term planning | Enterprises with complex infrastructure and strategic IT needs |
2. By service focus (what specific IT functions they manage)
Most specialize in one or more of the following areas:
- IT support: Ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
- Security services: Threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance support
- Cloud services: Cloud migration, optimization, and ongoing management
- Network services: Network monitoring, performance optimization, and connectivity management
- Backup & disaster recovery: Data protection, backups, and business continuity planning
- Industry-specific: Tailored IT support for regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and legal
What benefits can businesses expect from managed IT service providers?
MSP services are designed to reduce operational strain and create more stability. Here’s what they bring to the table:
- Predictable IT costs
Fixed or subscription-based pricing reduces budget uncertainty and unexpected expenses. - Access to specialized expertise
On-demand support across infrastructure, cloud, security, and compliance. - Proactive system oversight
Performance issues now carry the same business impact as outages. According to Catchpoint’s SRE Report 2025, 53% of organizations agree that “slow is the new down,” reinforcing why proactive monitoring and performance management are core managed services benefits. - Stronger security foundations
Continuous threat monitoring, patching, and security controls reduce exposure to cyber risks. This is an increasing priority as the FBI recorded 859,532 cyberattacks in the U.S. in 2024, marking a 144% increase since 2018. - Simplified compliance support
Built-in processes ensure you meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA and PCI DSS. - Optimized technology management
Guidance on selecting, maintaining, and updating systems helps you avoid waste. - More focus on core work
Internal teams spend less time on IT operations and more on business priorities.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and managed services?
Staff augmentation providers and managed service providers both offer IT outsourcing solutions, but they differ in several key ways:
| Aspect | Staff Augmentation | Managed Services |
| Primary purpose | Fill skill or capacity gaps | Fully manage defined IT functions |
| Control | Client retains full control | Provider owns delivery and outcomes |
| Engagement type | Short-term or project-based | Usually ongoing, long-term partnership |
| Accountability | Client manages performance | Provider accountable via SLAs |
| Team integration | Works as part of your in-house team | Operates as an external IT owner |
| Cost structure | Hourly or contract-based | Typically fixed or subscription-based |
How much do managed service providers in the USA charge?
On average, managed service firms charge $150-$400 per user per month or $175-$300 per hour. For enterprise-level projects, pricing can start at $10,000 per month.
Main factors that influence MSP pricing:
- Number of users or devices
- Scope of managed services
- Infrastructure complexity and data volume
- Contract length and service hours
Common MSP pricing models:
- Per-user pricing: Predictable costs tied to headcount
- Per-device pricing: Charges based on supported hardware
- Tiered plans: Different service levels at increasing prices
- Flat-rate pricing: Unlimited support for a fixed monthly fee
- À la carte services: Pay only for specific IT needs