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For over 60 years, Answer United has been a trusted leader in the answering services industry, providing call center and live telephone answering services to businesses of all sizes. We offer 24/7 support to ensure seamless customer interactions that help businesses grow while keeping costs down...
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- Phone Answering Services
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OneChair.dev is an AI-orchestrated software development company that uses its proprietary system OneSpark to deploy 85+ specialized AI agents in parallel, delivering custom enterprise-grade software up to 97% faster than traditional agencies. Think full scalable software delivered in 33 working hours, at a...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Capellic helps nonprofits develop digital strategies, build digital experiences, and support digital teams. With integrity, diligence, excellence, and humor, we bring meaningful change, lighten the load, and ensure our partners' success...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
eTraverse is a well-reputed and affordable website, application and software development provider...
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- Blockchain
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cyntexa is an international consulting and technology firm headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a development center in Jaipur, India. The company provides cloud migration, Salesforce strategy, staff augmentation, and digital transformation services for enterprises looking to scale through trusted...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Certified Salesforce Consulting Partner with an office in Miami and delivery teams across Latin America. Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Agentforce and custom development, in your time zone and in English and Spanish...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Braver Technology has been serving RI and Southeastern MA since 1989, offering superior managed IT services with on-site, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable support that is simple and easy to use. Braver Technology is committed to raising the bar for community and customer service, driven by pride in...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $169/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nerdify is a nearshore software development company in Managua, Nicaragua, founded in 2016. We are an official Laravel Partner with 10 to 20 engineers who build and run Laravel, Node, Vue, React and React Native products and work US hours...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Managua, Nicaragua
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aphelia Innovations, an ISO-certified software development and digital transformation company, empowers startups, SMEs, and enterprises in the US, Europe, and APAC region. With expertise in outsourced software development and on-demand engineering teams, we deliver top-notch services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Meyi Cloud Solutions is a distinguished AWS Select Consulting Partner, Meyi stands at the forefront of cloud transformation. Our dedicated mission is to propel businesses into a future enriched by the boundless capabilities of the Cloud. With a relentless commitment to excellence, we guide enterprises on a...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Puducherry, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Aqusag LLC, we serve as your trusted technology partner, providing reliable cutting-edge solutions. With a diverse global clientele, our expertise lies in crafting innovative software products that tackle both complex and traditional challenges. Our mission is to deliver high-quality software solutions to...
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- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
8Seneca is a Pure Play B2B IT outsourcing company with offices across Vietnam, Singapore, the UK, and Slovakia. We do one thing and do it well: help businesses scale their engineering teams without the overhead.Our model pairs European management standards with senior Vietnamese engineering talent...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Nearshore software engineering from Latin America — senior, vetted developers who work in your timezone, integrate directly into your team, and scale from a single hire to full dedicated pods. Simple agreements, no rigid contracts...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create systems and websites that help your business grow. From e-commerce to custom platforms, we help businesses like yours sell more...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Affinity is a consulting company specialized in information technologies...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Versich is one of the best NetSuite business consulting firms, offering a range of consultancy services to help your business grow...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Alchemy Consulting Services is a fractional CIO and AI transformation practice led by David Viney, a chartered accountant (ACA) and IT professional (CITP) with over 30 years of technology leadership across WPP, Heathrow, BSI, Arup and the BBC. We help organisations move beyond AI pilots into governed...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sprint19 specialize in software development to bring your innovative ideas to life. Let's build something amazing together. For over a decade, our team's combined experience has helped 150+ startups build their web and mobile applications, launch their businesses, and have a handful of acquisitions...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Taguig, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $53/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NG Logic is a San Mateo, California-based software development agency specializing in custom web and mobile applications, DevOps, quality assurance, platform modernization, and staff augmentation. With over 20 years of experience, NG Logic partners with clients to deliver scalable, cloud-centric solutions...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
HeavyTask is an innovative software development company that specializes in creating solutions for complex business challenges. With core expertise in custom software development, mobile applications, staff augmentation and enterprise websites, their team is dedicated to delivering excellence and finding...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe in preventative and preemptive IT, rather than reactive IT. This saves our clients downtime, greatly-reduces cybersecurity incidents, avoids lost business and reduces headaches. Our aim is to provide the top IT support possible, and provide it fast...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
HireDynamicsDevelopers is a distinguished Microsoft Dynamics consulting firm based in Ukraine, offering expert enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) development services globally. We specialize in connecting businesses with top-tier Dynamics consultants and developers...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide expert UX consulting with 18+ years proven success. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers product strategy, user research, UX design, training and experience testing. We have offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Canada, New York USA and Cambridge, London, UK...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Staff Augmentation
- Market Research
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Heroic Technologies delivers trusted IT and cybersecurity solutions with an average response time of under 10 minutes and a 98%+ client satisfaction rating. As cyber threats continue to rise, with ransomware impacting two-thirds of businesses and cybercrime costs nearing $10 trillion, we empower organizations...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Campbell, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At SimpliSage Technologies, we help businesses achieve sustainable growth by providing tailored solutions that blend creativity, technology, and strategic insights...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
The HBP Group are a UK-based technology partner delivering award-winning Managed IT Support to organizations across multiple industries. Since 1991, HBP Systems, Kamarin Computers & Jugo Systems became one as The HBP Group to help hundreds of businesses improve efficiency, security and performance through...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Genmar IT helps UK businesses get more value from their technology. Headquartered in Hertfordshire and operating since 1996, we deliver managed IT support, Microsoft 365, cyber security, business telephony, and AI automation to clients ranging from five-person professional services firms to operations with...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Vancouver-based MSP for growing small and mid-sized businesses that want enterprise-grade IT without the enterprise headcount. Glimpse Networks runs the whole stack helpdesk, cybersecurity, backups, cloud, and Microsoft 365 on predictable flat-rate plans, backed by Sophos, Veeam, and Microsoft partnerships...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Delta, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Online VA Team supports businesses with virtual assistant and customer service solutions. Our team helps organizations manage day-to-day administrative and client support needs with dependable, professional service...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Lafayette, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Calance is a global IT services company delivering managed IT, Microsoft solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, software development, and IT staffing solutions. We help organizations improve operations, modernize technology environments, and build scalable solutions through experienced teams and...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DOT Technologies excels in industry-leading IT services and solutions. We focus on custom software development and provide tailored solutions to overcome unique business challenges. Our team helps with IT services like server setup, management, and support. We also excel in Chatbot, AI, and IT automation...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Zirakpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $16/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are a Swedish/Bosnian award-winning agency specializing in IT outsourcing and end-to-end software development. With 85 experts on our team, we work with ventures and established companies to turn ideas into functional, high-quality products...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DevelopWay CJSC is a leading IT consulting and software development company based in Armenia. With over 15 years of industry experience, we are dedicated to providing exceptional IT solutions and products, evidenced by our successful partnerships with over 30 clients, completion of over 50 projects, and...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wistkey Technologies Group is a London-headquartered IT staff augmentation and software delivery firm, founded in 2016, with 127 engineers across hubs in the UK, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Manila. We add backend, frontend, mobile, QA, DevOps, data and AI engineers to your team on demand — as fast as 48 hours...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
M.I.T. Consulting provides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and technology consulting services that help businesses improve reliability, security, and efficiency. The company supports organizations with proactive IT management, helpdesk services, strategic guidance, infrastructure, cloud solutions, and...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ECS Technology Solutions was founded in 2004 with the mission to empower people to spend time on what matters. We do that through offering comprehensive managed IT services. Our intent is to understand your organizations mission and goals so we can help you achieve them by offering IT recommendations and...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PCS Managed Services helps businesses strengthen operations with reliable managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, network management, help desk, disaster recovery, and unified communications solutions. Serving organizations across industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, legal, and...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CentraLink provides managed IT services in Pasadena, helping businesses improve performance, security, and reliability through proactive technology management. Services include 24/7 IT support, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, network support, helpdesk services, business continuity, and strategic IT...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We accelerate your digital transformation with expert AI, CyberSecurity, Cloud & Automation solutions. We implement frictionless Multi-Factor Authentication, Keycloak, Duende IdentityServer integration, PKI and automated certificate lifecycle management. Also provide Recruitment & staffing services...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2009, Dom & Tom has built their reputation on designing and developing applications meant to build and scale digital businesses. From startups to enterprise clients, the apps we craft for our clients help them to be more profitable, efficient, and competitive in their markets...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
New Icon is a software development company based in Bristol, UK, offering custom digital transformation services including AI enabled web and mobile app development, IoT solutions, and agile architecture to help clients of all sizes build technology enabled solutions that create business impact...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We provide technology-driven software and application development solutions...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Epic Apps | Custom Mobile App Development & Web Platforms...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Staff Augmentation Companies
What services do staff augmentation firms typically provide?
Staff augmentation firms provide a range of talent solutions depending on their area of specialization. Here are some of the most common staff augmentation services:
- IT staff augmentation: UI/UX designers, software developers, mobile app developers, data analysts, QA testers, cybersecurity specialists, and DevOps engineers
- Finance and accounting staffing: Bookkeepers, accountants, financial analysts, and compliance professionals
- Creative and marketing staffing: Content writers, graphic designers, social media managers, and performance marketers
- Manufacturing and operations staffing: Industrial engineers, quality control inspectors, and supply chain analysts
Some staff augmentation services also cover strategy consulting or fractional leadership support, such as CFOs, CTOs, or senior operations and manufacturing consultants.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and outsourcing?
Staff augmentation involves temporarily hiring external skilled professionals to expand your internal team's capacity. These professionals work alongside your in-house staff, follow your processes, and are managed directly by your team.
Because of this team augmentation, you have more direct control over day-to-day execution, workflows, and priorities while scaling faster.
Outsourcing, by contrast, involves hiring an external vendor to handle an entire project or business function. In this model, the vendor usually manages the team, processes, and delivery, while your company oversees results and business goals.
Outsourcing is often a better fit for clearly defined projects or ongoing functions. For example, a company might outsource mobile app development for a food delivery solution to an external custom software development company.
In short, staff augmentation scales your team, while outsourcing scales your operations as a whole.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and managed services?
Staff augmentation entails hiring external professionals to fill a skill gap or expand internal team capacity in areas such as your engineering team, marketing team, or HR department. These skilled professionals work as an extension of your dedicated team and follow your company's processes, tools, and management structure.
On the other hand, managed services involve outsourcing a specific function to a third-party provider that is responsible for delivering and managing that service. This model is especially common in IT, where a provider might take ownership of functions such as cybersecurity, custom software development, or help desk support using its own processes, tools, and service standards.
The key difference is control: with staff augmentation, you manage the people; with managed services, the provider manages the function.
When should you hire a staff augmentation company instead of a full-time employee?
The right choice depends on your hiring timeline, budget, need for specialized skills, and whether the role is temporary or long-term.
Consider hiring a staff augmentation company if:
- You need to scale your team quickly based on seasonal demand, project spikes, or changing workloads.
- You need specialized expertise that is not available in-house or is difficult to hire locally.
- You want more staffing flexibility without making a long-term hiring commitment.
- You need support for a defined project or short- to mid-term initiative.
Consider hiring a full-time employee if:
- You need someone in a permanent role with long-term ownership and continuity.
- The role requires deep knowledge of your brand, internal culture, or business context.
- The position involves highly sensitive responsibilities that require close internal oversight.
How long does the typical onboarding process take for augmented staff?
Typically, the onboarding process for augmented staff takes 90 days. However, some companies offer 14 days, while others may require 6 months.
The actual timeline will depend on the role, level of seniority, and complexity of your systems and processes.
In many cases, initial onboarding can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. However, full ramp-up may take longer, especially for highly specialized or leadership roles.
For instance, a junior bookkeeper may only need 7-14 days for onboarding. By contrast, a senior finance consultant or CFO-level advisor working with proprietary systems and cross-functional processes may need several weeks or even a few months to fully ramp up.
What industries are seeing the most growth in staff augmentation?
According to research by the QX Global Group, the industries seeing the highest growth in staff augmentation are:
- Locum tenens: 12%
- Education: 10%
- Engineering: 3%
- Retained search: 5%
Additionally, these segments are forecasted to drive staffing market growth by 2026:
- Healthcare: 6%
- IT: 5%
- Industrial staffing: 3%
What are the top staff augmentation companies?
We have curated a list of top staff augmentation providers on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Mid budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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| Low budget: $10,000-$25,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.