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  • Stop threats. Stay Secure

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Citrus Heights, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Specialized IT For Your Industry

    Braintek is a Houston managed IT services provider supporting small and mid-sized businesses since 2002. From our Spring, TX headquarters we deliver managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and Azure management, backup and disaster recovery, and a helpdesk that answers in about 60 seconds. We serve 10 to 200...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Strengthen Your Business with Total IT Support

    Daystar originated in 2000 solely as a break/fix provider. We lived and breathed technology solutions to keep hundreds of businesses running...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Cybersecurity and IT Services

    We're a collection of innovative cybersecurity engineers, and we believe that our ideas can help shape a better future for your company. We pride ourselves on offering unmatched, devoted service while offering clever solutions for businesses of all sizes...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Warren, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Technology Simplified

    VIT Solutions is a New Yorkbased IT services firm with over 25 years of experience delivering enterprise-level technology support and infrastructure management for businesses across multiple industries, including hospitality, restaurants, and corporate offices. ith a focus on transparency and long-term...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • When IT ABSOlutely has to work!!

    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...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Corporate Data Solutions Inc. (CDSI) is a Scottsdale-based managed service provider delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure, security, and technical support to small and mid-market organizations across Arizona. CDSI distinguishes itself through its founder-direct engagement model, immediate technician...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Memphis IT Support That Answers The Phone

    Netcosa provides dependable IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, and technology management for small and growing businesses. We help companies stay secure, productive, and supported with responsive local service and practical solutions that fit the way they work...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Germantown, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • On-call when you need us. Onsite when you want us.

    Welcome to MC Services, the human side of technology and your premier IT company...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Your Brand Is Our Passion.

    Moolay Media is about communicating the essence of your brand to the world. From websites to social campaigns, we are passionate about connecting with our clients to give their vision a voice...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Secure, Reliable Expertise, & Responsive IT Solutions

    Xvand Technology delivers secure, reliable information technology (IT) solutions to small and midsize businesses in Houston, Texas. Offering managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, the agency ensures technology works seamlessly to protect and optimize business operations. With a team of...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Customer Support
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Technology and RevOps for PE-backed portfolio companies

    DevriX is a technology and revenue operations consultancy for private equity-backed companies between $50M and $500M in revenue. We work with sponsors across the full hold period: technology and data diligence before a deal, systems and RevOps execution after close, and exit readiness end-to-end...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Be More Efficient. Save In The Process.

    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
  • Experience Excellence.

    Whether you need an outsourced IT department, a SWAT team for IT projects that require specific skills, or a Virtual CIO to provide a roadmap and/or oversight, Nextrio is the most cost-effective way to manage the large and small technology tasks that keep business owners working on their business - not in it...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Quietly Brilliant.

    Kotman Technology provides fully managed IT services, security solutions, and strategic technology consulting to clients in California and Michigan. Our tailored approach has resulted in customer retention of over 90% over the past 10 years. We pride ourselves on being the last technology partner you'll ever...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Clovis, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Tomorrow's Technologies today

    Ram Technologies is a comprehensive IT service company dedicated to addressing all your technological requirements. Our services encompass the entire spectrum, ranging from the design and installation of computer infrastructure to offsite and cloud-based data storage solutions. Reach out to us and discover...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Roseburg, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
  • Exceeding Expectations Since 2006

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Managed Services
    Location
    Charlottesville, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creating insightful approaches to operational efficiencies, risk management, and compliance.

    HORNE is a decidedly different CPA and business advisory firm that is changing expectations about accounting. Clients trust us to meet their needs with foresight, straight talk and collaboration. In every engagement, our team members work to create insightful approaches to operational efficiencies, risk...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Ridgeland, Mississippi
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • IT support and marketing under one roof. Est. 2018.

    We're a managed IT and marketing shop with real offices in Sarasota, Clearwater, and St. Charles, Illinois. Most of our clients came to us after getting burned by a provider who was slow to answer the phone. So that's the thing we obsess over: picking up fast, fixing it right, and knowing your setup well...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    St. Charles, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • IT Solution That Fit

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Your business relies on technology and your experience should be Simple, Secure, and Reliable

    Vivitec is an award-winning Cybersecurity and Managed IT Provider which has strategically invested in the people, processes, and tools required to provide and maintain Technology Solutions for our clients that are Simple, Secure, and Reliable...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Crestview Hills, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading Secure And Scalable IT Solutions

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Owings Mills, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Happy Clients | Healthy Technology

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • The Data-driven Web Agency

    Clear Cut Digital LLC helps small businesses get the time, attention, and quality they deserve at an affordable cost. I was tired of seeing large agencies take advantage of small businesses, so I set out to provide a better option. Custom-coded development (bloat-free, so best in class load speeds), no...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Managed Services
    • SEO
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    Location
    Manchester, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • What Makes Us Different?Personal, White-Glove Service: We provide each client with a dedicated IT resource whounderstands every aspect of their business and how technology drives their success...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Healthcare Marketing Agency

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • People Connecting Technology

    Techmedics® helps businesses get the most out of their technology investments by offering comprehensive IT support plans flexible enough for any sized business, in any industry...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Highly Rated Cyber Security & IT Company

    Intelecis is a renowned Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) in the United States and the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing organizations with the most dependable, secure, and competent IT Security and Support service possible. When you deal with the most highly rated Cyber Security Company as...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Fullerton, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build. Scale. Deliver.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Leading You To Higher Rankings

    Dirigo Creative is a Raleigh-based digital marketing and SEO agency helping businesses grow their online visibility through ethical, results-driven strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Your AI Native IT Department

    Rollout AI is the AI-native IT department for growing businesses. Founded by operators from Google, DeepMind, and Apple, we combine responsive tech support, enterprise-grade cybersecurity, and intelligent workflow automation into one seamless service. We handle everything a traditional MSP does — helpdesk...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • CRM Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • You Outsource, We Manage & Deliver

    Your trusted IT training and IT partner for 19 years, BetterWorld Technology gives you a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving digital world.Dedicated to your long-term success, our cloud solutions, managed services, SaaS, cybersecurity and virtual CIO are customized to meet your needs...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Show more
    Location
    Reston, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Helping Business Crush Their Technology Challenges.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Show more
    Location
    Slidell, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Branding. Marketing. Awesome.

    FXV Digital Design is a leading digital marketing agency based in Wyomissing PA. At FXV Digital Design, our ethos is built on the 4 Pillars of Awesome a foundation that sets us apart in the world of marketing. Read more here: https://fxvdigital.com...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Managed Services
    • SEO
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ground Your Marketing Grow Your Business

    Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roots Marketing provides design, web development, paid media, and managed hosting services tailored to help businesses grow. Our team is committed to delivering thoughtful strategy and measurable results through every stage of your digital presence...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • It's More Than A Website

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Trusted Managed IT Services Provider

    IDOTECH provides a comprehensive suite of professional services in the realm of Information Technology, encompassing Business IT Services, Managed IT Services, Desktop Support, Network Infrastructure, Project Management, and Software Solutions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the breadth and...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    El Monte, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Cybersecurity Built In, Not Bolted On

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Managed IT And Cybersecurity Converge

    Axxys Technologies delivers expert-managed IT services, strategic consulting, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, data backup, and security assessments for businesses across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano, TX...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unlocking Your Business Potential

    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...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Reno, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Wisconsins One-stop-shop For Everything Digital

    We're more than marketers were your growth partners. Madison Media Services helps businesses of all sizes stand out online with personalized marketing strategies that work for your goals, your brand, and your budget...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Managed Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • WORRY FREE, SECURE IT

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Taking the Byte out of Technology

    Computer Camaraderie offers expert onsite & remote IT support, managed services, & web design in the NYC area and beyond. For over 15 years, our patient problem solvers have been helping home users and small businesses use their technology more efficiently. Services are offered hourly on an as-needed basis or...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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. ...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Show more
    Location
    Burlington, Vermont
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Technology and Marketing Consulting for Small Business

    After many years in the business, a lot of things has changed, but my goal is still the same, helping other brands to succeed...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Managed Services
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Fredonia, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Build enterprise AI solutions - starting with fully functional prototype to production-grade system.

    GenAI Protos is your agile AI engineering partner we deliver fully functional Generative AI prototypes in just8days, complete with expert guidance, documentation, and seamless handoff. We also provide micro advisory, On demand R&D, data engineering acceleration, and custom Edge AI development, deploying real...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Software Testing
    • Show more
    Location
    California, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Technology Experts, Enduring Partners

    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...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Show more
    Location
    Lafayette, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Overdrive Digital Marketing is an award winning agency that specializes in web design, SEO, and Google Ads. Overdrive's offers free websites to clients that sign up for monthly SEO services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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