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The World's Top Talent for Remote Teams!
1840 & Company is a global provider of talent and team solutions devoted to empowering businesses with scalable, on-demand workforce solutions. With a stringent verification procedure and a network of professionals in 150 countries, we connect organizations with remote talent of the highest caliber. Our... View all reviews
Top Services:
- BPO
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Leading to future.
Silk Route Technologies helps you meet the next generation of technological challenges, leading to a future of growth and prosperity. We offer growth opportunities to international IT companies through consulting and representation to achieve sustainable growth in the US market... View Silk Route Technologies profile
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tech too complex? We keep it simple.
IT teams and business leaders are often at odds. This is in large part because technologists focus on technology rather than the underlying business issue. This company was founded to bridge that gap and to allow business owners the ability to fully leverage their tech stack. We offer near shore resources... View KIS Solutions profile
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bellingham, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bringing Bright Ideas to the Table, to Find the Right Solutions Together.
Oxford Global Resources is an IT training, talent-driven staffing and consulting company with more than 30 offices across North America and Europe. We provide you with the flexibility to scale your workforce in various ways and build a customized solution to meet your objectives. Our services range from... View all reviews
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Bespoke Business Solutions
We work on developing your business processes so that we can work on the things that take you away from the core of your business - we let you focus on developing your business... View ILUCENT Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Comprehensive Staffing Solutions for Every Need
Established in 1972, Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an employee-owned provider of full-service talent acquisition and management solutions for companies globally. Ranked as a top professional recruiting firm by Forbes and in the top 1% of firms by Staffing Industry Analysts, Eastridge proudly helps more... View all reviews
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Where Process Meets Partnership
Offering IT training, technology, and business solutions. nTech Workforce is an ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and MBE certified organization, based in the greater Baltimore/Washington Metro Area... View all reviews
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Phenomenal Results by Phenomenal People
Phenom, LLC is an SBA certified Minority Woman-Owned Small Business providing staffing and comprehensive management consulting services... View Phenom profile
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Tech Giants need talent. VitalSource IT delivers.
Since 2010, VitalSource IT has emerged as the #1 direct placement IT services staffing partner for tech giants such as Amazon.com, eBay, Nest, Twitch, and Zillow Group. We credit our success to strong, lasting partnerships with top companies and talented technical professionals... View all reviews
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Help Clients Become More Efficient and Innovative
ASAP Developers is a San Franciscobased mobile and web app development agency specializing in crossplatform solutions, UX/UI design, and AI/machine learning integration. They connect businesses with top software engineering talent from Latin America, offering agile development and staff augmentation services... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
We Are the Premier Software Consulting Firm Executives Trust To Deliver.
We are a software consulting firm that specializes in software development, DevOps, cloud services and other IT needs. Our team blends expertise to provide high-quality solutions for a variety of projects. Whether you need custom software development or help with your cloud infrastructure, CodeFutures can... View CodeFutures profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hardware to Software and Everything in Between
ATEM provides strategic guidance and highly skilled technology consultants who transform gaps into solutions to solve clients most complex business challenges and problems... View ATEM Corp. profile
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Honesty. Integrity. Quality.
First Factory is a nearshore software development company founded in 2000 with headquarters in NYC and 200+ software engineers based in Costa Rica. We offer staff augmentation and project-based development services, specializing in .NET, C#, Java, NodeJS, PHP, RoR, React, ReactNative, Angular, Xamarin, AWS... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
A software development & IT consulting company.
Integrality is a software development & IT consulting company registered in Estonia mainly staffed by Ukrainian developers... View IntegralITy profile
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Moving From Ideation to Realization
Codewebbly is a dynamic IT solution partner specializing in agile project management, scalable cloud deployments, custom software development, tech talent recruitment and cloud training. We empower modern businesses to accelerate innovation, streamline operations, and transform complex technology goals into... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Work with the best.
SkilldLabs is a leading nearshore staff augmentation provider for High Tech Companies across North America... View SkilldLabs profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Technology meets Creativity
AI Digital Agency... View all reviews
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Smartest Software Solutions, right on time
We're a leading IT custom software firm with 30 years of experience in LATAM. Our elite 10% developer team delivers top-notch quality, speed, and affordability, as proven by clients like Motorola, Intel, IBM, and Oracle. We offer Software Dedicated Teams and Staff Augmentation to boost your project... View Vates profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Merging Talent With Technology
OrionIG is a privately agency providing business and technology staffing and consulting services... View Orion IG profile
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Graphic Design
- VR/AR
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
When Exceptional is the Goal, SELECCIÓN is the Choice/
SELECCIÓN Consulting, a leading SAP consulting firm, represents innovation in SAP services. Our mission is to be your partner of choice for your digital needs. SELECCIÓN excels in advisory, projects, managed services, and staff augmentation. With the introduction of RISE, we enhance your digital experience... View all reviews
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Inspired Technology.
At Kreitech, we specialize in helping US companies turn their visions into reality by providing tailored software solutions and top-tier talent augmentation. Our mission is simple yet profound: to deliver high-quality software and staffing solutions that empower our clients to innovate, scale, and thrive in a... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Built To Scale Backed By Trust
A trusted partner in software engineering and staff augmentation, delivering scalable products with a focus on quality over quantity. We provide comprehensive IT solutions tailored to your business needs... View AMATECHXOFT INC. profile
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Bronx, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our mission is to connect people with technology that enhances growth, elevates productivity, and empowers innovation.In recent years, we have grown into a Fortune 1000 company. Today, our more than 2,500 employees work in three offices throughout the country, and in our full service, ISO... View all reviews
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
We are building a service culture where anyone can come and bring their ideas to life.
We are a boutique software development firm that focuses on product strategy, design, and development. Working with clients who believe they have the next best thing, we will help you validate your product idea with a high-converting landing page, no-code MVP, and investor-ready ptich deck!... View Dusseau And Company profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
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- Location
- Takoma Park, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Omnitech, Inc is a Software & data engineering firm driven to solve business problems through customized solutions... View Omnitech profile
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Derive | Drive | Deliver
TekisHub is Staff Augmentation, Software Development, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company. TekisHub work with clients with variety of services and provide multi-platform application solutions and services... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Accounting
- BPO
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Changing the World, Pixel by Pixel
We are a design agency offering sustainable design solutions. We like to change the game's rules; we believe good design is clean but powerful and solves problems... View Digitla profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
- Design Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Delivering Excellence In Every Aspect Our Their Work
Outsource Work is an Outstaffing Company specializing in Finance Recruitment and Bookkeeping Services. We help businesses hire skilled Ukrainian professionals who deliver accuracy, reliability, and cost savings of up to 70%... View all reviews
Top Services:
- BPO
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Customer Experience Our Passion
Market Force is a customer experience, employee engagement, and operational optimization firm that helps multilocation businesses improve performance through data-driven insights, analytics, consulting, and performance measurement solutions. The agency supports brands in hospitality, retail, convenience... View all reviews
Top Services:
- BPO
- Business Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Digital Transformation Simplified
Procyon Technostructure is a minority owned enterprise IT consulting firm with over two decades of experience delivering secure , scalable and compliant solutions in Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, AI, Cloud and Data... View all reviews
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Top-notch mobile and web development services
The top-notch mobile and web development services that Team Novatore offers are driven by a passion for supporting the overall growth of your company... View Novatore Solutions profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hire Top Software Developers, UI Designers & Product Managers from Africa
ProDevs connects global companies with top tech talent from Africa, streamlining the hiring process for developers, designers, and more. Through a rigorous vetting system, ProDevs ensures companies quickly find the right fit, offering flexible hiring models that cater to project-based, contract, or full-time... View ProDevs Outsourcing Inc profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Discover why Neologix is a leading software provider in Dubai
For 22 years, Neologix has been solving business problems with innovative IT consulting and software development. We deliver top quality, secure and adaptable digital solutions that meet today's need... View Neologix UAE profile
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IoT
- Software Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ARCHITECTING AND DEVELOPING DIGITAL EXPERIENCES
At Pharaoh Soft we bring a combination of domain expertise, talent, rigorous Agile development processes, and commitment to exceed our client expectations... View Pharaoh Soft LLC profile
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We take care of your clients as you do it
COSCEMEXIT focus to provide IT services in LATAM region, because we know the hispanic countries and their way of working We can give you better coverage and guarantee of quality of service than any one... View COSCEMEXIT profile
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Tech Partner for EdTech Innovation
We build and scale EdTech platforms ready for real-world complexity, district integrations, and compliance... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Show more
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Bridging Healthcare Systems with Seamless Integrations.
Healthcare Integrations helps healthcare organizations and vendors solve interoperability challenges. We connect data systems to unlock insights, improve patient care, and support healthier communities through smarter, seamless health IT solutions... View Healthcare Integrations profile
Top Services:
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Trusted Partner to Transform Your Business
Global conglomerate Sumeru is based in Los Angeles. In the areas of IT talent augmentation and digital transformation, we offer a variety of specialized services and consulting... View all reviews
Top Services:
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- VR/AR
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bridging The Gap Between Affordable Talent And Global Opportunities
DivVerse LLC is a technology outsourcing and staff augmentation company located in the US. We specialize in fulfilling software development and AI talent from Africa, for startups and small-medium tech enabled organizations in the US looking to build affordable and highly efficient offshore teams... View Divverse profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Show more
- Location
- Round Rock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Custom Software Development Company
Inument is a custom software development company that specializes in providing tailored offshore IT staff augmentation, custom development, and seamless digital integration services... View Inument profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Driven Companies Towards Their Digital Transformation
We are a company specialized in software development for mobile platforms, portals and electronic commerce since 1991... View MSP Mobility Corp.'s portfolio
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Top Animation Services for Stunning Visuals
"At TVS Cube, we offer expert 2D and 3D Animation, including Character, Object, and Frame by Frame Animation. Our services also include Architectural Visualization, and 3D Modelling for characters and products. We handle Video Editing, Explainer Videos, Training Videos, Video Ads, Pitch Decks and motion... View TvsCube's portfolio
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Addison, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dream It, Code It, Conquer It.
FX31 Labs is a technology innovation partner specializing in AI, Blockchain, IoT, and custom software development. With 25+ years of leadership, we help startups, scale-ups, and enterprises accelerate growth through MVP development, scalable tech teams, and software outsourcing. Our agile approach ensures... View Fx31Labs profile
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- IT Compliance Solution
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Millburn, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Top 50 Outsourcing Software Development Company in Viet Nam.
Bestarion provides software development consultation services specializing in Healthcare Supply Chain, Financial services for the last 19+ years. We have been successful in outsourcing services and notably in Ruby on Rails, C on Linux and .NET... View Bestarion's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hire the tech team you've always wanted. Elite software developers, advisors & product visionaries.
Our team has been building software solutions and providing top technical talent for nearly two decades. Before starting Plan A, our founders built and sold two very successful software companies for tens of millions of dollars.Our award-winning team is comprised of technology innovators, backend and... View all reviews
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Hire Simply, Scale Quickly
20four7VA is a leading virtual recruiting and staff placement company specializing in fully managed remote staffing solutions. We provide end-to-end virtual assistant (VA) services to small-to-medium-sized businesses and freelance business owners worldwide. Our cost-effective, customizable, and scalable... View all reviews
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Berlin, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Help Protect our Customer's Data, So They Can Focus on What They Do Best
AG Grace is dedicated to developing our nation’s future by protecting our critical resources and infrastructure offering a full range of services that improve our client’s ability to provide security, management, and assurance. We provide efficient cost-effective services and solutions to our customers... View AG Grace, Inc. profile
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Queryon mission is to help businesses capitalize on their most valuable assettheir data... View Queryon profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
- Show more
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Empowering Businesses with Smart IT Solutions.
SSG Technologies is a software development and IT consulting firm specializing in customized solutions in the field of healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, supply chain, and energy sectors. Our approach to design and development is rooted in a fundamental belief that systems succeed or fail based on how well... View SSG Technologies profile
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose a Top Staff Augmentation Company in the US
How do I choose the best staff augmentation company in the USA?
The U.S. staff augmentation market is expanding rapidly as companies respond to talent shortages, remote work adoption, and growing demand for specialized skills.
Nearly 38% of U.S. organizations use hybrid staffing models, and 66% outsource at least one function, increasing competition for qualified talent.
As a result, choosing the right staff augmentation partner typically comes down to:
- Access to pre-vetted, specialized talent, particularly in high-demand areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data
- Proven experience supporting remote and hybrid teams, not just traditional on-site staffing
- Scalable engagement models, allowing teams to grow or contract quickly as priorities change
- Strong compliance and security practices, especially important as cybersecurity and regulatory standards tighten
- Data-driven hiring and performance tracking, increasingly supported by AI-assisted recruitment tools
What types of staff augmentation service models are available in the United States?
Top staff augmentation companies typically offer their services through these flexible models:
- Onshore
External professionals work within the same country, often on-site or in the same time zone. This model offers strong collaboration and cultural alignment but is typically the most expensive option. - Nearshore
Companies source talent from neighboring or nearby countries with overlapping time zones and similar working cultures, balancing cost efficiency and collaboration. - Offshore
Organizations engage remote professionals from distant regions to access a broader talent pool at lower costs. This model requires careful coordination across time zones and cultures. - Remote
Augmented staff work entirely remotely, regardless of location, collaborating digitally with internal teams.
While these models focus on adding external professionals to work under internal direction, managed services operate as a separate delivery model where an external partner assumes responsibility for defined outcomes or functions.
Outsourcing similarly stands apart, as it typically involves handing off entire projects or operations rather than integrating talent into internal teams.
How do I implement staff augmentation?
Implementing staff augmentation works best when approached as a structured, step-by-step process focused on:
- Identifying your needs
Start by defining the gaps you need to fill, including:- Required skills
- Scalability needs
- Budget constraints
- Project scope and timelines
- Short- and long-term objectives
- Choosing the right partner
This step is critical, as staff augmentation can reduce time-to-hire for traditional IT roles from 30-90 days to as little as one to two weeks, enabling faster project starts and quicker time-to-value. You should evaluate staff augmentation firms based on:- Industry expertise
- Talent vetting processes
- Speed to hire
- Pricing structure
- Contract flexibility
- Communication approach
- Compliance standards
- Onboarding and integrating augmented staff
Once selected, integrate external professionals into your workflows quickly through orientation sessions, access to tools and documentation, clear expectations, and introductions to internal stakeholders. - Managing and monitoring performance
Make sure to use regular check-ins and ongoing feedback to maintain alignment with goals, timelines, and quality standards. According to Deloitte’s research, more than 50% of companies report measurable efficiency improvements and faster time-to-market when working with augmented staff, underscoring the importance of active performance management. - Evaluating and adjusting over time
Track outcomes such as delivery speed, productivity, cost efficiency, and skills coverage, using performance data to continuously optimize the team members' engagement.
What questions should I ask a staff augmentation company in the USA before hiring?
Before committing, use the questions below to assess whether a staff augmentation partner can meet your needs.
Relevant background
- What technical skills and core competencies does your talent pool cover?
- Which industries and project types do you specialize in?
- What level of seniority and role mix do you typically provide?
- How do you source, screen, and vet candidates?
- What quality assurance or performance review processes are in place?
Services and processes
- How quickly can you present candidates after requirements are defined?
- What does the onboarding process look like from contract to day one?
- How are augmented staff integrated into internal teams and workflows?
- How is day-to-day communication and project management handled?
- What level of oversight, reporting, and accountability do you provide?
Relevant to your project
- How easily can resources scale up or down as project needs change?
- Do you support both short-term and long-term engagements?
- What pricing models do you offer, and what total costs should we expect?
- How do you handle legal compliance, contracts, and data security?
- How do you ensure ongoing alignment, performance optimization, and risk management?
What is the onboarding process like?
Here's what the onboarding journey commonly looks like:
- Pre-onboarding setup
Complete contracts, compliance checks, role definitions, and system access before work begins. - Orientation and introductions
Augmented staff are introduced to key stakeholders and internal workflows. - Training and enablement
Initial training can cover project goals, tools, technical standards, and best practices. - Team integration
Integrate the external professionals into existing teams and day-to-day collaboration. - Ongoing support and check-ins
Don't forget regular reviews as they help align expectations, address issues, and optimize performance over time.
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Staff Augmentation Companies FAQs
What services do staff augmentation companies offer?
Staff augmentation companies provide external professionals who integrate into internal teams. Typical services include:
- Temporary and contract staffing: Short-term or project-based professionals who fill immediate capacity gaps without long-term hiring commitments
- Skill-based staffing: Role-specific talent for operational, administrative, or technical support
- Specialist augmentation: Senior or niche experts brought in to tackle complex challenges or bridge a skill gap
- Team extension: External talent working under in-house leadership as an extension of the internal team
What is the difference between staff augmentation and outsourcing?
An outsourcing and staff augmentation firm differ mainly in how teams are managed and how much control the company retains over execution.
The table below outlines the main differences between the two models:
| Aspect | Staff Augmentation | Outsourcing |
| Responsibility ownership | The company retains responsibility for delivery | Responsibility is transferred to the external party |
| Management | Requires internal coordination and management | Typically self-managed by the outsourcing partner |
| Cultural alignment | Integrated into the company culture over time | Separate cultures and methodologies may apply |
| Recruitment readiness | Time needed to source role-specific talent | Teams are often ready to start immediately |
| Knowledge retention | Knowledge may leave when contracts end | Knowledge is retained within the provider |
| Best fit by duration | Short- to mid-term needs and skill gaps | Long-term or ongoing project ownership |
When is the right time to hire a staff augmentation firm?
It’s usually the right choice when your internal teams need added expertise or support, such as in the following scenarios:
- You need specialized skills ASAP.
When a project requires expertise your team doesn’t have, such as a specific programming language or niche technical skill, you want to bring in specialists quickly without retraining or long-term hiring. - You’re facing tight deadlines or workload spikes.
If timelines are compressed or the workload suddenly increases, additional professionals can help keep projects on track without overextending your core team. - You need to scale temporarily.
For short-term initiatives, product launches, or one-off developments, staff augmentation provides flexibility without the overhead of permanent employment. - You want flexibility in how work is delivered.
When your internal teams need to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, staff augmentation allows you to adjust workloads, timelines, and skill coverage.
Many of these companies also go for it during hiring freezes, large-scale system upgrades, or when testing new technologies before building in-house expertise.
What are the key benefits of hiring a staff augmentation provider?
Main benefits include:
- Flexibility and scalability: Adjust team size quickly based on workload or project needs.
- Cost efficiency: Reduce expenses tied to recruitment, training, benefits, and permanent headcount.
- Faster delivery timelines: Extra resources help teams complete work sooner and maintain momentum.
- Reduced administrative burden: Payroll, compliance, and HR processes are handled externally.
- Lower hiring risk: Evaluate talent in real working conditions before making long-term decisions.
What are the main challenges of staff augmentation?
While staff augmentation companies in the USA offer flexibility and speed, organizations may encounter several challenges when integrating external talent into internal teams:
- Communication gaps: Remote team members can face time zone differences, language barriers, or misaligned expectations. Clear communication protocols, shared tools, and regular check-ins help maintain alignment.
- Cultural fit: External professionals may take time to adapt to internal workflows and company culture. That’s why you should focus on structured onboarding and early collaboration with core team members.
- Knowledge transfer: Temporary team members may lack the full project context. In this case, documentation, mentorship, and inclusion in key discussions would support smoother knowledge exchange.
- Legal and compliance risks: Contracts, IP ownership, and labor regulations can be complex. Make sure you have clear agreements and compliance support to minimize exposure and protect your company.
A strong staff augmentation partner typically helps address these challenges by supporting onboarding, communication structure, and compliance so that the external talent integrates effectively without disrupting internal operations.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
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