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Rivell has completed many projects for US clients, including real estate services firms, manufacturing companies, and a school district technology deployment. Founded in 1997 and based in New Jersey, the firm offers managed IT services, cloud migration, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and VoIP phone...
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- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Mantua Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
VND is a software and IT company in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in creating efficient tech solutions like web dashboards, mobile apps, and private clouds, and offering advanced services in managed IT, cybersecurity, data-center operations, cloud virtualization and AI implementations...
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- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
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- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
DOCUmation is Texas largest privately held managed services provider, delivering IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, print management, and automation. With offices statewide, DOCUmation helps organizations streamline workflows and optimize technology investments...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
JourneyTeam has more than 30 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they work through Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure, AI/Copilot, and Microsofts security technologies. With all Microsoft Solution Partner designations, multiple Advanced Specializations, and five Microsoft...
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- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Draper, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Netirio is a full service managed it services provider for small and medium businesses along the front range and across the United States. We have offices in Denver and Colorado Springs...
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- Managed Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Blueclone Networks, a Business Technology Advisor and Managed Services Provider (MSP/MSSP) provides Computer Services, Cloud Apps, VoIP, Helpdesk, and Cybersecurity to SMB along with Co-Managed IT Services to larger organizations & Enterprise...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dataprise is a leading managed services provider that helps businesses optimize their IT operations through fully managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and strategic IT consulting services...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
On every ticket we complete, our customers are asked for feedback. Technology isnt perfect and neither are we. But we strive for amazing client satisfaction...
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- Managed Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At KDG, we're your full-service partners in growth and innovation. With our integrated approach to professional technology, accounting, and consulting services, we give modern leaders and executives control over their outcomes...
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- Software Development
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
CloudHesive is an AWS Premier Consulting partner. We are focused on cloud migration to AWS, Managed Services, Get AI and Agentic AI utilizing the most compatible LLMs, and Amazon Connect Implementations with our flagship ConnectPath CX platform...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $245/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Page Progressive is a WordPress web design, web hosting and marketing company serving businesses in Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina and beyond...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NGenious Solutions Inc. is a Certified Microsoft Solutions Partner, offering a comprehensive range of services including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Business Central, Dynamics, Power Platform, and more. With our corporate headquarters in New Jersey and an offshore engineering center in India, we...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
As your dedicated partner, we take care of all your IT, business, brand, and marketing essentials,guaranteeing reliable and consistent system functioning with predictable cost. This streamlined approach empowers your business to concentrate on growth levers while we handle the technicalities with assured...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PTS places a paramount emphasis on cultivating robust and enduring customer relationships. We forge strategic partnerships with our clients, offering unwavering support in their pursuit of objectives and the optimization of their investments. Whether catering to the needs of a small enterprise or a corporate...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Location
- LaGrange, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
PC Network Solutions is a trusted Managed IT Services provider serving Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and businesses throughout South Florida. We specialize in proactive IT support, cybersecurity protection, network management, cloud solutions and technology consulting. Our team helps businesses reduce...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NAKIVO delivers fast, reliable, and ransomware-proof backup and recovery for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments all in one powerful solution...
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- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Sparks, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Invenio IT LLC is a data protection firm that combines strategy and technology to virtually eliminate downtime. Based in the northeast, Invenio IT LLC has a diverse portfolio of clients spanning North and South America, Europe, and the Caribbean...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping businesses reduce downtime and strengthen cybersecurity with proactive managed IT services, cloud solutions, and expert technical support...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building WordPress websites that convert since 2010!...
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- 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
Providus is a global technology partner uniting VCs, founders, and engineers to deliver human-centered, AI-enabled digital transformation. From strategy to scalable execution, we build intelligent solutions tailored to every stage, region, and ambition...
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- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Focus on running your business while we handle the complexities of managing, maintaining, and securing your website. Our streamlined approach ensures you won't need to log into your WordPress website for updates or changes. Just send us an email, and we'll take care of everything, providing you with peace of...
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- Managed Services
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Arden Hills, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Heroic Technologies delivers trusted IT and cybersecurity solutions with an average response time of under 10 minutes and a 98%+ client satisfaction rating. As cyber threats continue to rise, with ransomware impacting two-thirds of businesses and cybercrime costs nearing $10 trillion, we empower organizations...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Campbell, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CATS Technology Solutions Group provides reliable managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and technology support for businesses throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Our experienced team helps organizations protect their data, improve productivity, and keep their technology running...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- ECM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Marlboro, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- ERP Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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...
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- 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
With a warranty on support, Digital DataComm offers a white glove approach to IT service...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ASMGi’s team is comprised of experienced engineers, project managers and entrepreneurs — all with practical business leadership...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cutulus is your trusted partner for mastering Microsoft 365. With expertise spanning two decades, we empower businesses to harness the full potential of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and more. Our tailored solutions, expert guidance, and innovative strategies elevate your digital workspace, driving productivity...
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- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With more than 30 years of experience partnering with global brands on complex business and IT challenges, SDG is a proven leader in advisory, transformation, and managed services that enable leaders to confidently execute AI, identity, threat, and risk management solutions that protect assets and p...
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- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
OC Security Audit provides expert IT and cybersecurity services, including network and system administration, security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, compliance audits (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001), cloud security, firewall configuration, disaster recovery, endpoint protection, and...
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- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/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
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
Computer Services Unlimited (CSU) delivers fast, reliable IT solutions for small to mid-sized businesses across Maryland and Florida. From Managed IT services and cybersecurity to cloud support and network design, we keep your systems secure and running smoothly. Backed by decades of experience and a...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Owings Mills, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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
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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
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
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Libby, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fix Sierra delivers high-quality Managed IT Services to businesses of all sizes, aiming to be your trusted partner in optimizing and securing your IT infrastructure for long-term success...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Work directly with your designer. At Mario Lima Design, we build websites, brands, and hosting solutions tailored for small businesses who need both creativity and dependable support...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Managed IT and Cybersecurity Solutions for SMB. We handle your IT and risk headaches so you can focus on your business...
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- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A boutique cyber security consultancy firm that specializes in application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, threat modelling with focus on small businesses and startups. Also, provide multiple unique solutions like CyberRISK4Board and cyber risk management consulting...
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- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Blockchain
- Managed Services
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ByteBotix InfoTech LLP is the top service provider, We focus on Industrial and web intelligence, Web and Mobile Applications and IOT based products. Whether you are a small , medium or largescale company we have got covered you all. What makes us stand out is that we deliver secured, standard and cost...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Managed Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vacaville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At GlobalVox, we're your companions in the SAP journey, offering proven managed IT solutions. With over 20 years of experience, we uplift businesses by modernizing IT, ensuring security, and enabling flexibility...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Herndon, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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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