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Unico Connect
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Unico Connect is a custom software development firm empowering startups and enterprises to build scalable, future-proof apps. Leveraging NoCode, AI, and full-stack expertise, we deliver fast, innovative solutions that drive growth across industries worldwide. Let’s build your next breakthrough together...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
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Unico Connect Reviews & Testimonials

Software Development Review from Jacques Antikadjian
Unico Connect has been an exceptional development partner in helping us build PLCY, our AI governance and runtime policy-enforcement platform. From the beginning, their team took the time to understand not only what we wanted to build, but also the security architecture, governance requirements, workflows, and enterprise use cases behind the product. What impressed me most was their ability to take our security designs and technical workflows and translate them into a functional, scalable platform. PLCY requires much more than traditional software development it involves AI governance, policy enforcement, data protection, model and regional routing, auditability, and enterprise-grade security controls. UnicoConnect approached these requirements thoughtfully and worked closely with us to turn complex concepts into a real product. Their team has been responsive, collaborative, technically capable, and willing to work through difficult architectural and product challenges with us. They have treated the engagement like a true partnership rather than simply a development project. As a founder, it is extremely valuable to have a technology partner that understands the vision while also being able to execute on the details. Unico Connect has played an important role in helping bring PLCY from architecture and security designs into a working AI governance platform. I would highly recommend UnicoConnect to companies building sophisticated SaaS, AI, security, or enterprise software products.

Software Development Review from Daniel Gonsenhauser
Unico built our Order Management System across two operating companies and integrated it with Bringg for dispatch. The hard part wasn't the software, it was the business logic we run on-demand, multi-stop, scheduled contract, and distribution work across multiple markets, and the pricing exceptions that used to live in our people's heads are now configured in the system. Order intake, dispatch, commissions and billing are one flow instead of three, and our team reviews work rather than reconstructing it. What set Unico apart was their willingness to learn how a courier and freight business actually operates instead of fitting us to a template. We worked with a dedicated team on the Unico side - a project lead, developers, and QA with direct access throughout rather than everything routed through an account manager. We've engaged them for phase two.

Web Development Review from Shifa Sutar
We had a great experience working with Unico team for our Google Workspace migration and account setup. The entire process was smooth and well-managed. The team was extremely supportive, responsive, and guided us at every step, making what could have been a complex transition feel effortless. Highly recommend their services.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsThe App Founders is a recognized leader in the mobile app development industry that excels in building mobile apps to upscale your business and bolster your customer retention rate. Well transform your idea into a market-ready application on schedule and within budget...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Niles, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Flexsin is a certified Microsoft application development partner, known for its leading ASP.NET development services. Our team, based in India, is dedicated to delivering flexible, reliable, and customized web and enterprise applications that meet the unique needs of each enterprise...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At BannerWave, we excel in crafting interactive advertising and web experiences that offer real-time personalization for users, simultaneously generating valuable zero-party data for businesses. Our expertise lies in creating dynamic digital solutions that not only engage users but also provide actionable...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oak Park, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We embrace digital transformation through customer centric tactical results unleashing as a digital innovation agency.Sourceved is providing enterprise cms based solution which includes Sitecore , Umbraco , EpiServer , SiteFinity , Drupal and WordPress for all industries...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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