Explore top managed IT service providers that keep your infrastructure secure, efficient, and up to date. They handle network monitoring, data protection, and system maintenance so your team can focus on core business growth.
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Zazz is a trusted software engineering and IT services partner helping enterprises deliver secure, scalable, high-impact tech initiatives. We solve complex challengeslegacy bottlenecks, tech debt, talent gaps, compliance risks, and system fragmentation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
As a Global Employer Of Record (GEOR), we strive to provide organizations that hire globally with efficient solutions for staffing, staff augmentation, workforce management, payroll and more. With more than a decade in software development, we have developed a blend of technical and recruitment expertise that...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Cheesecake Labs
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Cheesecake Labs is a Data, AI, and Blockchain modernization partner specializing in AI implementation, agentic software development, data engineering, and enterprise-grade digital products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Blockchain
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
At Matrix Bricks, we fuse cutting-edge technology with creative innovation to elevate your business performance globally...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 54 Projects Listed
Empat
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Since 2013, we've delivered 300+ digital products across 17 countries, empowering brands like Porsche, Panasonic, Transparency International, Heinemann, CBRE, and dozens of ambitious startups and scaleups...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Simform is a premier AI-native digital engineering company specializing in Product Engineering, Agentic AI, Data, Cloud and Enterprise Transformation. We help enterprises and high-growth ISVs build sophisticated AI-integrated digital solutions and scalable platforms...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
TruAdvantage is a Bay Area based, award-winning IT firm specializing in managed IT, managed Cybersecurity, cloud solutions and strategic IT . Our passion is to bring enterprise-level productivity, simplicity, scalability, and security to over 100 businesses that have chosen us as their IT partner...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Rivell is a leading Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) based in New Jersey, serving clients in North America. With a team of experienced IT professionals, Rivell offers a comprehensive suite of IT solutions tailored to meet each client's unique needs...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mantua Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Family-owned managed IT and cybersecurity company in Hoffman Estates, IL, serving Chicagoland businesses since 1994. Dedicated team, 24/7 monitoring, backup, and compliance support...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Hoffman Estates, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Kanerika Inc. is a global IT consulting firm specializing in AI, analytics, data modernization, and automation. We help businesses of all sizes streamline operations and drive digital transformation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Exoft is a custom software development company that provides solutions to address various business needs...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Softuvo Solutions believes in adapting the client's business as it's very own and then work towards it with best possible expertise and quality...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
ScienceSoft USA Corporation, doing business as ScienceSoft, is an AI transformation and software development company with more than 36 years of experience. The company has strong expertise in the healthcare, insurance, and investment sectors...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Wearables
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- Location
- McKinney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Codal
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Codal is a design and development consultancy that partners with organizations to solve complex problems and accelerate growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
IT managed services, offshore team in Poland , Romania , and LATAM , highly-technological clients with ultra high satisfaction...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
CIO Technology Solutions is a Tampa MSP delivering managed IT solutions, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Our live-answer service desk and proactive support allow customers to focus on their business, not on IT...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Encino, California, Callbox Inc. is a global leader in outsourced B2B lead generation, appointment setting, and event marketing. With over 20 years of experience and a multilingual team servicing APAC, LATAM, and EMEA, the agency supports medium-sized businesses to...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 108 Projects Listed
Mission Cloud Services, formed by the merger of Reliam, Stratalux, and G2 Tech Group in 2018, is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Premier Tier Services Partner. Our AWS consultants are dedicated to helping clients use the cloud to innovate and grow their businesses...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Resolute Technology Solutions is your comprehensive Managed IT provider, offering everything from 24/7 support to cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and strategic planning...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
InApps Technology is Vietnam's leading Offshore Development Center, helping startups and SMEs build and scale dedicated engineering teams instead of renting freelance capacity. We pair senior, English-fluent engineers with an AI-native workflow (Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot in every sprint...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 41 Projects Listed
We help businesses and startups harness the power of Web3 by delivering custom and white-label solutions for crypto wallets, NFT platforms, DeFi, and dApps. Through Onez Labs, our Web3 venture studio, we collaborate with companies to design, develop, and launch innovative products while providing end-to-end...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Aldridge: The IT outsourcing partner that truly comprehends your business. With offices spanning TX and WA, we're your dedicated national ally, driven by technology's empowerment. Tailored strategies, swift solutions, and unwavering support define our commitment...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
QA Mentor is a multi-award-winning global software testing and quality assurance company headquartered in New York, with a team of 400+ QA experts. CMMI Level 3 appraised, ISO 27001, 9001, and 20000 certified. With over 100 global awards and recognitions, serving 400+ clients in 28 countries...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our mission is to unleash the potential of growth-oriented businesses through collaborative partnerships, exceptional service, and comprehensive managed IT solutions. To accomplish that, we use The Exigent Method, a proven process for road mapping your IT journey to align with your goals...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Advanced Networks delivers fully managed IT and cybersecurity from our Los Angeles HQ and offices in Orange County and San Francisco, serving Southern California and the Bay Area. Unlimited support, proactive monitoring, and a full security stack, on a fixed monthly rate with no surprise costs...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Tech To U, an IT services firm proudly rooted in Calgary, Canada. Our comprehensive service offerings encompass IT Consulting, Cloud Services, and Network & IT Management. Our dedicated team is committed to addressing your IT requirements and understanding your unique business needs. We deliver timely...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
First Rate Marketing is a London-based, award-winning digital marketing agency. We craft transformative digital experiences that equip our clients with a competitive advantage and provide their audiences with brand-elevating impressions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Madebycat is an enterprise digital experience studio helping corporate brands redesign, build and continuously improve websites, platforms and user experiences. Founded in 2007, our 30+ team delivers enterprise UX/UI, web development, CMS and content operations, accessibility-first experiences, performance...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We transfer all the experience of our team to partially or fully manage your area of IT, focusing on your needs and complying with the established...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Consulting Systems we provide proactive cybersecurity solutions, integrating cutting-edge technologies and deep expertise to stay ahead of threats. Adhering to ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR, we ensure strong protection for organizations navigating todays evolving digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
HB IT Solutions is a small IT and Web Designing Company that consists of professionals who aim to deliver the highest quality services to you at the most affordable rates. We assist clients nationwide with web designing, as well as remote IT support and services locally. We can also design a better, modern...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
RAYA Customer Experience is a world-class business process outsourcing (BPO) and contact center outsourcing (CCO) service provider offering customer experience management, seat rental solutions, back-office, and digital services to global clients, including global Fortune 1000 companies in Europe, the Middle...
Top Services:
- Phone Answering Services
- BPO
- Call Centers
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Giza, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
PCS is your 24/7 Tech and Cloud Consulting partner, offering customized solutions and affordable IT support. Our U.S. based professionals are always ready to assist, and our LiveLine service ensures real-time help without waiting...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Moorestown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Our IT solutions offer a dedicated approach to system management, ensuring your technology runs smoothly, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business with confidence...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Greeley, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
eSmith IT provides modern office technology solutions and support to make your business more secure and more productive. We utilize cutting edge yet proven solutions and avoid the high costs normally associated with implementing those solutions for our small business customers...
Top Services:
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Huntersville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CS Soft Solution combines expert resources, a passion for innovation, cutting-edge app development technologies, and finely-tuned business processes to bring our clients most challenging business visions into fruition with minimal effort and maximum efficiency...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Punjab Nagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design Monks is an experienced agency offering UI/UX, product design, MVP builds, and branding for startups and growing companies.Clients trust the agency for its consistent quality, practical thinking, and ability to turn early ideas into products that actually work, which is why many come back for...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Jersey, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Advance IT is a trusted IT services provider in Singapore, specializing in It Support, and Managed IT solutions for diverse industries. Established in 2009, we deliver secure, scalable, and efficient services with a focus on reliability and transparency, achieving a 99.5% customer retention rate...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
RESULTS Technology delivers Top IT Compliance Solutions tailored for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions. Headquartered in Kansas City, we offer full IT maintenance services, including desktop support, business continuity, disaster recovery, and proactive network monitoring. Your success in the...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
XO IT Services offers true business value with a unique combination of service quality and high-end advice. Specializing in Windows PCs, Macs, servers, and more, we provide 24/7 managed IT services, IT consulting, cyber security, IT outsourcing, and cloud hosting...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ScinoRx Technologies serves as your premier destination for business-centric website development, specializing in enhancing customer engagement and driving business growth through our comprehensive digital experience services. With our tailored solutions, we empower companies to thrive in the digital...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
MedHeave is a U.S. focused medical billing and revenue cycle management (RCM) company helping healthcare providers improve reimbursements, reduce administrative burden, and take control of their revenue cycle...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emorphis Technologies is a software development company having offices in the USA, UK, in India, offering its services for Digital transformation in enterprise mobility solutions, cloud computing services, backend development, salesforce consulting services, healthcare software development and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- IT Services
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Netlogic Computer has provided expert IT support since 2005, helping hundreds of businesses increase productivity and profitability by making IT a streamlined part of operations. Our mission is to deliver the latest technology consulting, services, maintenance, and support as a highly cost-effective IT...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Managed IT Services for Regulated Manufacturers (CMMC, HIPAA) and Non-Profits. We will secure and streamline your business IT to solve today’s problems and meet tomorrow’s goals. Discover the potential that technology has to grow your business...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Automates is a San Diego-based, full-service IT service provider and Cloud Consulting expert. We offer a comprehensive range of services including managed services, cybersecurity, network management, and more. Serving diverse industries, our highly skilled consultants provide tailored solutions that align...
Top Services:
- IT Compliance Solution
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Infracore is a best-in-class Cybersecurity and IT Support Services firm. Founded in 2003, Infracore takes a white-glove approach to providing end-to-end IT infrastructure support, cybersecurity, systems management, network design, compliance, desktop support, and strategic decision guidance...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Connect Cause helps nonprofits maximize their impact with flat-rate, unlimited IT support. We provide managed services, VoIP, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions designed for nonprofit budgets. Our mission is to make technology your advantage...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Morrisville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ALLSTARSIT is an international outstaffing service provider that helps businesses recruit, pay, insure, and support top global talent with payroll, benefits, and more...
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- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
We provide best in class tech support solutions and cyber security measures for companies looking to increase productivity and sales without the hassle of hiring in house. For nearly 20 years, Be Structured has provide businesses all over Southern California with dependable, reliable and affordable outsourced...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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6 Frequently Asked Questions about Managed IT Service Providers
What is a managed IT service provider, and how does it differ from traditional IT support?
It is a company that takes over the responsibility of running and maintaining a business’s IT systems. Instead of hiring a full in-house team, companies outsource network monitoring, technical issue resolution, and data security to a managed services provider (MSP).
In the United States, the managed services market is projected to reach over $119 billion by 2031, driven largely by demand for cloud, security, and compliance expertise.
The key difference between managed service providers and traditional IT support comes down to approach, scope, and value:
| Category | Traditional IT support (Break-Fix) | Managed IT Service Provider |
| Approach | Reactive: Issues are addressed only after they occur | Proactive: Continuous monitoring prevents issues before impact |
| Scope of services | Limited: Focused on isolated tasks like troubleshooting or hardware fixes | Comprehensive: Covers cloud computing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and more |
| Engagement model | Transactional: Engaged only when problems arise | Ongoing partnership: Aligned with long-term performance and digital transformation goals |
| Cost structure | Unpredictable: Variable costs based on incidents and repairs | Predictable: Fixed monthly pricing for consistent budgeting |
Which services do IT managed services companies offer?
They deliver a broad range of managed IT services to keep systems running efficiently, securely, and in alignment with business goals. Rather than offering one-off fixes, these providers deliver comprehensive IT solutions that combine support, strategy, and ongoing optimization.
- 24/7 system monitoring and maintenance: Continuous oversight of systems to detect, prevent, and resolve issues before they disrupt business operations.
- Help desk and end-user support services: On-demand technical assistance for employees to resolve IT issues quickly and keep productivity high.
- Server, network, and device management: Ongoing management of core infrastructure to ensure performance, connectivity, and reliability across all systems.
- Security patching and software updates: Regular updates to fix vulnerabilities, improve performance, and protect systems from emerging cyber threats.
- IT infrastructure planning and optimization: Strategic design and ongoing improvement of IT environments to support scalability, efficiency, and business growth.
- Cybersecurity and data protection: Advanced services and threat monitoring, email security to prevent phishing and ransomware attacks, network security and endpoint protection, and data protection, backup, and compliance support.
- Data backup and disaster recovery: Managed IT services providers help organizations prepare for and recover from disruptions by handling backup management and secure data storage, disaster recovery planning and testing, and rapid system restoration after outages or cyber incidents.
- Cloud hosting and management, including cloud migration from on-premises systems to platforms like Google Cloud, ongoing management of cloud services and hybrid environments, and the design of scalable cloud solutions for performance and cost efficiency.
When should a company switch from break-fix IT support to a managed solution?
It should switch when reactive IT support is no longer enough to keep systems secure, reliable, and cost-effective. If your business is growing, adopting cloud services, or facing increasing security risks, managed IT services offer a more proactive and scalable approach.
Key signs it’s time to switch:
- Frequent downtime or recurring IT issues: If problems keep happening, a managed IT service can proactively monitor and maintain systems to prevent disruptions.
- Unpredictable IT costs: Break-fix support leads to unexpected expenses, while managed services provide predictable monthly pricing.
- Rising threats: Without strong cybersecurity services, your business is at risk
- Moving to the cloud or scaling operations: Managed IT service providers can support cloud migration, manage cloud providers, and deliver scalable cloud solutions.
- Limited internal IT resources: If your team is stretched thin, these providers offer expert support services without the need for in-house hiring.
- Need for a long-term IT strategy: A managed solution helps align information technology with business goals, supporting digital transformation and growth.
- Operating in competitive markets: Businesses across the United States, including New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, require reliable technology solutions to stay competitive.
How much do managed IT services cost?
Managed IT services typically cost between $80 and $200 per user per month, though exact pricing depends on your business size, the number of devices, and the range of services included.
IT managed services companies also offer the following pricing models:
- Per device: $50-$150 per device/month
- Flat rate: $3,000-$10,000+ per month for full support
- Tiered plans: Price varies by service level
- À la carte: Flexible, starting at a few hundred dollars/month
What industries benefit most from managed IT services?
Any business that needs reliable IT support, predictable costs, and strong data protection can benefit from managed IT services.
For example:
- Small to mid-sized companies that don’t have full in-house IT teams
- Healthcare providers who must protect sensitive patient data
- Financial and legal firms that need strict compliance and security
- Fast-growing startups that need scalable IT support
- Retail and eCommerce companies that run online sales platforms
- Manufacturers that rely on connected systems and automation
What should you look for when choosing a managed IT services company?
You should focus on a few key factors that determine reliability, security, and long-term value, including:
- Experience and proven results: Look for managed IT service providers with a strong track record, supported by real client outcomes or a relevant case study.
- Range of managed IT services: It should offer comprehensive IT solutions, so you don’t need multiple service providers.
- Customized approach: It should offer tailored solutions that align with your business goals, infrastructure, and growth plans.
- Transparent pricing: Choose a provider with clear, predictable pricing for managed services, avoiding hidden fees or unexpected costs.
- Cloud expertise: Strong managed service providers should support cloud migration, manage cloud providers like Google Cloud, and deliver scalable cloud solutions.
- Service level agreements (SLAs): Defined response times and performance guarantees ensure consistent, reliable support services.
- Scalability: Your managed solution should grow with your business, supporting expansion, new technologies, and digital transformation.
- Reputation and credibility: Established managed IT services companies demonstrate reliability through client successes and industry presence.
- Strategic partnership mindset: A strong MSP acts as a long-term partner, helping guide technology decisions and optimize your information technology environment.