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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Covina, CA
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Small big data company Revnue, is headquartered in West Covina, California. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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ConnectHRMS, a business intelligence company, is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. Established in 2010, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 24 projectsdeltAlyz Corp. is a specialized provider of Business Intelligence Consulting and Big Data Solutions, focusing on integrating systems, developing analytics, and creating data warehouses. Reviews reveal that 100% of clients appreciate their technical expertise and project management, often highlighting the team's responsiveness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Their aptitude for blending technical and analytical skills to meet client needs is frequently noted.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, MI
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Stringo Media is a PPC company. Founded in 2014, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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Scraping Pros is a Conversion Optimization company launched in 2019. The small team offers Conversion Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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Dataplatr is a big data company. They are located in Palo Alto, California and have small team of experts. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Optima Connect is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Edinburgh, Scotland-based team offers CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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OmniDatax is a big data analytics company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and are headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2021, KG CRM Solutions LLP is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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SharePoint Company is a web development company. Their team is in Gurugram, India and provides Web Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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JCO Analytics Pte Ltd is an AI Agents company. In Singapore, Singapore, the agency was founded in 2020. Their services include AI Agents and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2002, zsah Limited is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Glen Allen, VA
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RTS Labs, a Business Consulting company, was founded in 2012. Headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, the team provides Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kochi, India
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See all 1 projectsiCRATS Technologies specializes in cloud migration services, including transitioning from on-premises servers to Office 365. Client reviews highlight their proficiency in project management, effective communication, and smooth migration processes. Overall, clients appreciate their transparent, user-friendly approach and strong client relations, making them a trusted technical partner.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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GlobalTechX is an artificial intelligence development company. The company is in Richmond Hill, Canada and Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Web Beast, an UX design company, is based in Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 2024, the team offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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FOSS USAR is an AI company launched in 2025. The agency focuses on Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Paris, France
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Octo is an IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 1999, their team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Nether Poppleton, England
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Trustmarque Solutions Ltd is a Nether Poppleton, England-based big data company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Founded in 2021, DigitalCrafters, a small user experience company, is in San Diego, California. Their team provides UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St. Louis, MO
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Founded in 1981, Oakwood Systems Group, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. The firm focuses on cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Big data analytics company HIKE & FOXTER was established in 2017. The firm specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsDigyCorp specializes in cloud services, application development, data analysis, and machine learning. Their reviews highlight their professional behavior, competitive rates, and global experience. Clients commend DigyCorp for their resource skillfulness and ability to deliver projects on time, while suggesting improvements in automation testing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Strovolos, Cyprus
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Cellock Ltd is a custom software development firm located in Strovolos, Cyprus. Established in 2003, the team provides Custom Software Development and IoT development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49पुणे, India
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Digital Strategy company Syngrow Consulting offers Digital Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI. They are located in पुणे, India.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Rai Durg, India
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See all 1 projectsDWP Global Corp. specializes in migrating MFC windows to XAML windows, enhancing UX capabilities, and ensuring efficient reuse of existing business logic. Reviews highlight their outstanding project management, timely delivery, and the high quality of their experienced team. Clients commend their exceptional customer service and the company's dedication to project success.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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BytesView Analytics Pvt Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Noida, India, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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Aquilaclouds Inc, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2017. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Lincoln, England
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Launched in 2001, GCI is a data analytics company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is in Lincoln, England and Calder Grove, England.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Przemyśl, Poland
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Order Of Code, a software development firm, was established in 2010. The firm offers Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ternopil, Ukraine
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Founded in 2016, ScalHive LLC is a small data analytics company in Ternopil, Ukraine. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Sanctus IT is a business intelligence company established in 2017. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerIndianapolis, IN
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Joshua Wilson Consulting is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based big data company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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SoftData is a software development company launched in 2017. The company specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Adjecti Solutions Private Limited is an ECM consulting and SI company. Their team is in Noida, India and Ghaziabad, India and provides ECM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Based in Pune, India, Pollux is a custom software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 2021.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Cordnex.AI is an AI company. Located in Pune, India, the agency was launched in 2012. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Based in San Antonio, Texas, GMG ArcData, LLC is a small custom software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Enterprise App Modernization company Lume Consulting Group is in Sacramento, California. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Enterprise App Modernization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Launched in 2019, MeltOne LATAM, a small data analytics company, is located in Bogotá, Colombia. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reading , England
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Established in 2020, Funnel Vision is an IT strategy consulting company. Based in Reading , England, the team provides IT strategy consulting and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coral Gables, FL
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Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, Red Class is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Leiria, Portugal
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Nous is a Leiria, Portugal-based UX design agency. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Singapore
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Business intelligence company S3 Group Asia Pte Ltd was launched in 2016. The agency focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Depot Analytics, an artificial intelligence development company, provide Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting. They were founded in 2022.
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Business Consulting company profitcuraLtd was launched in 2000. The team offers Business Consulting and Branding and is based in.
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RingIT is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2011. The small team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Shipshape Data is an AI Consulting company. Headquartered in London, England, the company focuses on AI Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Thierhaupten, Germany
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SCADIX GmbH, an IT strategy consulting company, is based in Thierhaupten, Germany. They provide IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 2025.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Data Forge AI Consulting, a big data analytics company, was founded in 2025. The company offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mendham, NJ
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Launched in 1996, PowerProIT is an other IT consulting and SI company. The firm provides other IT consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, Poland
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malmö, Sweden
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Woodstock, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Paphos, Cyprus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ramos Mejía, Argentina
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