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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, PolandServices provided
See all 45 projectsEdvantis is a distinguished company specializing in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI services. Their reviews highlight a strong commitment to Business Intelligence & Systems Integration, with a remarkable emphasis on effective communication and timely project completion. Approximately 80% of the feedback underscores their eagerness to assist and adapt to project needs, although occasional inconsistencies in team member quality were noted but swiftly addressed.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, UkraineServices provided
See all 23 projectsReenbit is a company specializing in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI services, offering expertise in Business Intelligence Consulting and Systems Integration Services. The overall feedback is positive, highlighting their professionalism and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their satisfaction with these aspects. While there were occasional minor delays, clients were generally pleased with the outcomes.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 8 projectsB3 Media Solutions Inc. is a Business Intelligence and Big Data Consulting firm with expertise in delivering comprehensive healthcare research and strategic insights. Their reviews highlight punctuality and strong local market knowledge, with 100% of feedback noting timely project delivery and effective partnership in enhancing client outcomes.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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Data analytics company Business Insights Spain is located in Barcelona, Spain. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2017.
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Anna Kot is an UX design company based in Kanta-Häme, Finland. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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ISVWorld is a software development company founded in 2009. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Amatea, LLC is a software development company. They are based in Leesburg, Virginia. Their team provides Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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Inalab Consulting is a custom software development company. Their team is in Fairfax, Virginia and offers Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Falcona Management & Technology is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2008. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development and is based in San Antonio, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Data analytics company Unlimited Systems was established in 2019. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Based in Dublin, Ireland, Studio Intelligence is a small big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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InGenious Associates is a small data analytics company located in Princeton, New Jersey and Indianapolis, Indiana. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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W&W Project Solutions, a business intelligence company, is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9O'Fallon, MO
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Black Line Consulting, a data analytics company, was established in 2019. They offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Based in Houston, Texas, Digital Meld, Inc. Is a data analytics company. Established in 2023, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Noida, India
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Solvexis Consulting Pvt Ltd is a data analytics company founded in 2012. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Bean Infosystems is a big data company launched in 2020. The small team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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MLX Ventures, a business intelligence company, was launched in 2023. The small team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2025, HighlandTech is an IT strategy consulting company. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miraflores, Peru
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Founded in 2014, Velogig is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico
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Artificial intelligence firm BABEL Systems was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, Australia
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BlackCompass Software is a Richmond, Australia-based IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2009, the team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Cove Springs, FL
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The Elens Bay Company, LLC is a Green Cove Springs, Florida-based business intelligence company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2012.
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We-Automate, a small Robotics Process Automation company, is located in Madrid, Spain. Their services include Robotics Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence.
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See all 2 projectsCRMOZ is a CRM solutions company specializing in Zoho CRM optimization, synchronization, and automation. They are highly regarded for their professional service, reasonable pricing, and supportive team. In reviews, 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting their effective communication and dedication, with an impressive 30% improvement in order processing efficiency for clients.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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See all 1 projectsAeliusventures offers a wide range of services including web development, mobile application development, software solutions, and IT security enhancements. The overall feedback highlights their excellent project management, attention to detail, and ability to deliver customized, high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Clients consistently commend their professionalism, creativity, and effective communication, making Aeliusventures a highly recommended partner.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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Mortoff is a custom software development firm. In Budapest, Hungary, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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MetaPhase Consulting LLC is a Reston, Virginia-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Founded in 2015, Specialisterne Brasil is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. The firm focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dublin, Ireland
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Spanish Point Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2005. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI company MILL5, is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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Mercurial Minds is a Robotics Process Automation company. Launched in 2013, their team specializes in Robotics Process Automation and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milano, Italy
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F1 Consulting & Services is an user experience agency. Founded in 2008, their team focuses on UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Louis, MO
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Launched in 2016, It's Not About The Cell LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEscondido, CA
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Beehive Technology Solutions LLC, an IT strategy consulting company, specialize in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Talan UK is a data analytics company launched in 2024. The midsize team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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In Toronto, Canada and Ottawa, Canada, Experis Canada is a midsize data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoston, MA
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Business intelligence company BizAppsQuick was launched in 2001. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hannover, Germany
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IT-P GmbH is a data analytics company in Hannover, Germany. Founded in 1996, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UX design agency Samiha Essakhi Design is in Toronto, Canada. Launched in 2024, the team offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brno, Czech Republic
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Iconity s.r.o. Is a business intelligence company. Established in 2016, the company specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, MD
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Cybersecurity company Enterprise Solutions Realized, Inc. Was founded in 2004. The agency offers Cybersecurity and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manalapan Township, NJ
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Encode, Inc., an user experience design agency, is in Manalapan Township, New Jersey. Established in 1997, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Launched in 2013, Spark-it is a small UX agency based in Paris, France. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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ADONIS Groupe is an IT strategy consulting company. The team is located in Paris, France, and their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, CO
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Headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, Rockhop LLC. Is a data analytics company. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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Bowdark Consulting, an IT strategy consulting company, provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. The firm is based in Flower Mound, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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In Alpharetta, Georgia and Toronto, Canada, G3. GG Tech Global is a Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cupertino, CA
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Founded in 2002, KalioTek is an IT strategy consulting company. The company offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hamilton Township, NJ
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TechTrends is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2003, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. The firm is in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
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See all 2 projectsDeep Wolf AI - Artificial Intelligence offers Business Intelligence Consulting, Big Data Solutions, and Data Management Consulting. Reviews highlight the company's effective project management, professional approach, and successful implementation of machine learning models. Clients noted their agile methodology and high user satisfaction with minimal areas for improvement, mainly related to time zone coordination.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Plainfield, NJ
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See all 1 projectsR2M.ai - Out of Business provided services in web development, particularly leveraging HubSpot CMS, and technical SEO consulting to build scalable and performant websites. Overall, the feedback highlights their technical proficiency and collaborative approach, though there were minor communication challenges. Clients appreciated their accommodating and detail-oriented nature, resulting in significant improvements in website performance and organic traffic.
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Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wallscope is a website development company. They specialize in Web Development and BI & big data consulting & SI and were launched in 2014.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, Poland
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