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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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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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Based in Indore, India, Firstintech Solutions Private Limited is an other IT consulting and SI company. Their services include other IT consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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Founded in 2025, idmitra is a graphic design agency. The midsize team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Primaris Services is a custom software development company. Based in Warszawa, Poland and Berlin, Germany, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Katowice, Poland
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Net-o-logy, an IT managed services company, was established in 2004. The team focuses on IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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Pinnacle Solutions Group, Inc. Is a software development firm established in 2004. The company focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Málaga, Spain
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Headquartered in Málaga, Spain, TDconsulting is an ERP consulting and SI company. Launched in 2009, the team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Northville, MI
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Mindbuilder AI is a custom software development firm. The Northville, Michigan-based firm provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsSolutyics provides Business Intelligence Consulting and Big Data Solutions, excelling in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI. Reviews highlight their professionalism, proactiveness, and timely delivery, with clients appreciating the value for cost and alignment with company values. Their team's responsiveness and project management skills are particularly noted as impressive.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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BTL Brands Ltd, a branding agency, was founded in 2011. The agency specializes in Branding and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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Small big data analytics company VastEdge, is based in Sunnyvale, California and Gurugram, India. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9
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Data analytics company Librios Ltd. Was established in 1996. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and is located in Stony Stratford, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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GritBI Kft. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 2025. The company is based in Budapest, Hungary.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Victoria, Seychelles
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Small ERP consulting and SI company DIGITECH AFRICA LTD, is located in Victoria, Seychelles and Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting &
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$250,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Image Technologies (ITEC) is a data analytics company launched in 1991. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSaint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada
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Small business intelligence company Sale Marketing Business, is in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hyattsville, MD
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The Fitting Room is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2017. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Graphic Design and is based in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Cyber Chasse is a midsize Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation and were launched in 2018.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ernakulam, India
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Small web development company Hashwide, is headquartered in Ernakulam, India. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsSimfotix Professional & Management Development Training provides educational services aimed at enhancing learning and education. The reviews highlight successful project outcomes, excellent communication via virtual meetings, and a strong reputation supported by high ratings on Clutch.co. Clients appreciate their ability to meet objectives and deliver impressive results without notable areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Jaipur, India
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Marktine Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd is an AI development company. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and IT staff augmentation.
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Madurai, India
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Sri Mookambika Infosolutions PVT Ltd is an IT strategy consulting company. In Madurai, India and Chennai, India, the team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Bengaluru, India
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Launched in 2010, IndiVillage Tech Solutions is a Content Moderation Services company. The firm specializes in Content Moderation Services and Data Annotation Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ghaziabad, India
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Altezzasys Systems Pvt. Ltd., an AR/VR development company, is headquartered in Ghaziabad, India. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on AR/VR development and IoT development.
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Sphinx Worldbiz Limited is a midsize Cybersecurity company established in 1996. Their services include Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9El Dorado Hills, CA
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Located in El Dorado Hills, California, Konfidi Health - Trusted Imaging Advisors is an IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting &
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Zlín, Czech Republic
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Valcon systems is a software development company. In Zlín, Czech Republic, the company was launched in 2005. Their team provides Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsPKISol provides advanced cybersecurity solutions and specializes in design, prototype, and blockchain ticketing services. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, timely deliveries, and profound knowledge in Web3 technologies. Clients particularly appreciate PKISol's efficient communication, passion for their work, and the ability to understand and enhance customer experiences.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Azriotech is a small Ahmedabad, India-based business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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NMD INFOTECH is an IT strategy consulting company. Located in PUNE, India, the firm was established in 2018. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Sharepoint DevX is a small Cheyenne, Wyoming-based data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Big data company Extreme Tech Solutions was launched in 2022. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chanthavila, India
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Techvantage is an AI company launched in 2010. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Application Management & Support and is headquartered in Chanthavila, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Pirimid Fintech is a custom software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence and were established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stratford, NJ
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Nallas is a midsize big data analytics company founded in 2011. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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SkyTrust IT Solutions Pvt Ltd, an ERP consulting and SI company, is in New Delhi, India and India. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kochi, India
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Founded in 2004, JTSi Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company. The agency offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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Glued Network is a data analytics company. They were established in 2008 and specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Consulting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Córdoba, Argentina
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Grupo Prominente, an IT managed services company, is in Córdoba, Argentina and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1985, the team specializes in IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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Website development firm Tautology Development is based in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Castle, DE
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Cybersecurity company Partners Plus IT Support was launched in 1991. The company focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Randburg, South Africa
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Ebony+Ivory is a small Randburg, South Africa-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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SiteWhere, an IoT development company, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on IoT development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Headquartered in Gurugram, India, Com Olho is an AI company. Launched in 2019, the team offers Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Etiq AI is an artificial intelligence company. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and is in London, England.
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Launched in 2001, PlusLayer is a small Email Marketing company located in Izmir, Türkiye. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Web Design.
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CYBERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2020. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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Valenta Benelux is an IT managed services company. The Berlin, Germany-based team offers IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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Inventário Total | Asset Management Solutions is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and is headquartered in Lisboa,
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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SEO services firm Teksilicon pvt Ltd was founded in 2021. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bhubaneswar, India
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Small big data company DeepTech Computing Pvt Ltd, is in Bhubaneswar, India. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, Poland
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malmö, Sweden
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$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Medellín, Colombia
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Indore, India
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Southborough, MA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kolkata, India
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Oakland, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$1,000+$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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Paphos, Cyprus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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