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  • Your Best Friend In Technology

    Univision Computers goes beyond traditional IT support to serve as a true technology growth partner for businesses across Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Florida. Since 1989, we have specialized in proactive Managed IT, enterprise-grade cybersecurity, and seamless cloud computing. What uniquely sets us apart...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Missoula, Montana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Integrated IT Systems, Services and Maintenance

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • ECM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Marlboro, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Microsoft 365, Engineered. Not Just Resold.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Experience, expertise, speed, agility, and a dose of pragmatism to drive your business forward!

    We help you imagine, create, engineer and run digital solutions that transform how you connect with your customers and grow your business. Through our digital consulting services, we partner with you to iterate and build digital solutions that bring you faster speed-to-market capabilities and stronger...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Expert IT. Personal Service

    Byte Solutions is a long-established IT services company that partners with businesses to deliver proactive support, secure networks, and dependable communication systems, so technology stays predictable, not disruptive...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • You never get a level one. Every call goes to someone who can actually fix it.

    Managed IT and cybersecurity for privately owned businesses across Central Pennsylvania and nationwide. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. Founder-run since 2006...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delivering IT consulting

    Tek Yantra is a California-based technology company helping businesses and government organizations build, modernize, and manage reliable technology systems...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Folsom, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    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
  • Elevating businesses with cutting-edge tech solutions.

    At ISpectra Technologies, we embark on a journey of innovation, where your ideas meet our expertise to create transformative digital solutions. As a leading technology partner, we specialize in software engineering, cloud transformation, and cyber security services, propelling businesses into a new era of...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Edison, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Tech Made Simple for Business

    Simply IT is a veteran-owned managed IT services and cybersecurity provider in Ocala, Florida, serving small and mid-sized businesses across North Central Florida. We're the one partner for all your technology managed IT and help desk, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud, VoIP phones, and AI for business. We...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Ocala, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    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...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    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...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Recruiting and Staffing Service in USA

    Best Recruiting and Staffing Service in USA offer end-to-end recruitment and workforce solutions across various industries in the US...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Farmington Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unlock the Power of Your Content

    Hyland is a leading content services provider that enables thousands of organizations to deliver better experiences to the people they serve...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Westlake, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Technology That Empowers Organizations

    Citrix provides technology that empowers organizations to #UnlockPotential & deliver a better employee experience. Our goal is to give people the space to succeed & do their best work - wherever they are...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Reliable IT Solutions with Lightning-Fast Support

    No other IT Consulting Firm in Northern Utah can touch our lightning fast response, expert customer service, professionalism, reliability, communication, follow-through, or ability to deliver technology solutions that work EXACTLY the way you want them to...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Trusted Full-Service Technology Solutions Provider

    Gage exists to be your preferred technology partner. Everyday we commit to provide the best advice, direction, and solutions while at the same time delivering unsurpassable service. We take a comprehensive approach to solving business problems...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Waco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Experts in Incident Response, Recovery & Forensics

    Proven Data is your round-the-clock partner, providing unwavering support. With a trusted team specializing in cybersecurity and digital forensics, we offer reliable incident response services to consistently safeguard your valuable data and systems...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Redefining IT

    Infidati redefines IT administration with a focus on excellence in system administration, database administration, and IT monitoring services for companies of all sizes...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Dripping Springs, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Making Technology Work For You!

    Started in 2007, aZen Technology Solutions is a complete technology solution provider. We are 100% committed to making sure business owners have the most reliable and professional IT services in Lincoln...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Cybersecurity That's Smart, Simple, And Made For You

    Hive Systems provides smarter cybersecurity services and assessments with their trusted experts while delivering leading cybersecurity products with Audora, Derive, and QryptoCyber...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Accelerating Digital Transformation Through AI

    Blackstone eIT is a global technology consulting and services firm that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation and become data-informed and AI-enabled. With expertise spanning artificial intelligence, automation, cloud services, and advanced analytics, the agency supports enterprise and public...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Bellevue, Washington
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • We Keep Our Clients Focused On What Matters Most

    With over 20 years of computer repair and IT experience, we are unprecedentedly qualified for all of your computer and network needs...

    Top Services:

    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Business, Uninterrupted

    An MSP501 IT Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania providing IT Support, AI solutions and Cybersecurity for 25 years. JENLOR is 100% North American, 9+ year Average Customer Tenure, In-house CISSP Security Expertise. Let us help out on the technology side so you can focus on your business...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • All Channels. One Intelligent Platform.

    Girikon AI empowers businesses with an intelligent, agentic AI platform that automates customer interactions across voice, SMS, WhatsApp, email, and chat. Our unified AI solution integrates seamlessly with Salesforce, HubSpot, CRMs, and business applications to streamline operations, enhance customer...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Engineering
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    Location
    Arizona City, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • You Call. We Answer. It Works.

    centrexIT runs IT the way businesses wish it worked: one accountable team covering managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure, with security designed in from the start rather than bolted on after something breaks. A San Diego company serving businesses since 2002, we support organizations across...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • Guaranteeing outstanding performance for your business

    At Smart ERP Solutions®, our mission transcends ordinary objectives. We are driven to introduce innovative, highly configurable, and remarkably flexible ERP consulting solutions that address prevalent business challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • ERP Consulting
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • 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
  • Enterprise-Level Custom Software Development

    Aptera is a custom software development company which specializes in developing programs, websites, and mobile apps for enterprise-level companies. The company has worked closely with many different businesses and has successfully helped its clients move forward with all of their digital pursuits...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Drive Costs From Your Business

    Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Group9 specializes in finding the right cloud, collaboration, infrastructure, security and managed services providers to match your company's specific business and technology needs. From carrier, cloud, security, software, mobile, IoT and infrastructure services to contract...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • AI-Powered Medical Billing Company

    Dastify Solutions is an Austin, Texas-based revenue cycle management (RCM) firm with a presence in California, specializing in AI-driven medical billing, credentialing, and accounts receivable (AR) recovery...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Lets Solve Your IT Challenges

    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...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Revolutionize Your Healthcare Practice.

    iCareBilling is a private American Healthcare IT Company that provides Insurance Credentialing, Medical Billing and other services to the healthcare industry across the United States, integrating services with any EHR, Practice Management, or Medical Billing Software...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Web Design. Marketing. Total Support.

    JLB (Joy, Life, Business) is a full service web design and digital marketing agency headquartered in Franklin, TN, with offices is Brentwood, Nashville, and Louisville, Kentucky. Founded over 20 years ago, JLB serves 1,100 active client brands nationwide. Services include custom web design, website...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Managed Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Franklin, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Enterprise Class IT For Every Business

    CMIT Solutions provides responsive, professional IT support and technology services for your business, performing proactive maintenance, monitoring, and backups everything necessary to ensure an efficient, safe, and reliable IT environment...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Focusing on your tech to let you focus on core business

    Data Defined, LLC is a renowned provider of Managed IT Services tailored to small and midsize organizations. Our mission is to empower our customers to harness the potential of information technology and reach their goals by serving as their trusted IT partners...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Brunswick, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Get It Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind And Out Of Your Way!

    IT Support, Managed Services and Web Design for Naples, FL businesses. Specializing in professional services firms including medical and dental practices and financial advisories. We eat those for breakfast. Fast IT support, smart solutions, and zero geek-splaining. NerdSquad is your go-to IT partner for...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    Location
    Naples, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $139/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Speed, Quality & Value Pick All Three

    Tired of wrestling with generic software and messy spreadsheets? We create tailored applications that mirror your exact workflow, automating repetitive tasks and boosting your team's efficiency. Own a powerful asset that removes bottlenecks and prepares your business for future growth...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • Web Design
    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Performance

    At PowerTrain, we highly value our client relationships and make sure this translates into dynamic, expertly produced products and services. We stop at nothing to ensure complete client satisfaction, as evidenced by the number of return clients we have. Many of our clients have worked with us for over 20...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    Location
    Hyattsville, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $86/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    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
  • Decades of Cloud Consulting Excellence, Proven.

    Dynamic Quest has been a leading provider of Cloud Consulting since 2000. Offering managed IT, cloud, and security services in North Carolina and beyond, we cater to Fortune 500 companies and SMBs...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • The Solid Partner of Your Organization.

    Alexa Cybersecurity is a trusted provider of cybersecurity software and hardware solutions, offering a range of products to protect businesses in the digital age. Specializing in Application Security, Mobile Security, Secured Storage, and Security Testing, Alexa Cybersecurity delivers innovative solutions to...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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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) 

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