Top Cloud Consulting Services in the United States
From Silicon Valley and Seattle to Austin, Boston, and Northern Virginia, the United States is home to leading cloud talent and enterprise innovation. On Clutch, you can evaluate verified providers for cloud strategy consulting, cloud migration consulting, cloud infrastructure consulting, cloud security consulting, and cloud cost optimization services.
Each profile features in-depth client reviews, case studies, and certifications to help you assess platform expertise (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), approach, and outcomes. Use filters to narrow by budget, industry, location, company size, and tech stack so you can quickly shortlist firms with relevant U.S. market experience, including regulated sectors and Fortune 500 environments. Explore the full U.S. directory or broaden your search globally:
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 89 projectsSimform is a cloud consulting and software development firm offering a range of services, including cloud infrastructure solutions, cloud integration, and DevOps. The reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, emphasizing their technical expertise, professionalism, and project management skills. Additionally, 80% of reviewers highlighted their effective communication and adaptability in addressing project needs.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 62 projectsQubika is a Cloud Consulting firm specializing in Cloud Solutions and Cloud Integration. Reviews highlight their exceptional design, attention to detail, and effective communication. Clients report a 100% positive experience, with impressive outcomes, such as improved communication and error reduction. Notably, 100% of reviewers praise their project management and customer satisfaction focus.
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See all 15 projectsAdastra is a prominent company specializing in Cloud Consulting and Cloud Integration services. With a focus on data accuracy, process automation, and GenAI technology, they deliver scalable cloud solutions, achieving a 70-95% improvement in operational efficiency and data quality. Their clients consistently highlight Adastra’s innovative, business-driven solutions and effective project management, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their expertise in cloud strategy services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Modare Agency is a Dallas, Texas-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Redshred is an AI development company. The Baltimore, Maryland-based team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bangor, ME
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Small Digital Strategy company Nanotech Solutions Maine, is in Bangor, Maine. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Tempe, AZ
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Hypertec Group, an IT managed services company, was founded in 1985. The midsize team specializes in IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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IT managed services company Shvintech is headquartered in Hyderabad, India and Visakhapatnam, India. They focus on IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Lewes, DE
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Established in 2014, Cloud4C is an IT managed services company. The agency offers IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI, and is large.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenwich, CT
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DroitCloud, a software development company, was launched in 2009. They focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2018, Zabda is an AI company. The firm provides Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, DE
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Asteeva Solutions Pvt Ltd is a business intelligence company. The Newark, Delaware-based team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 2000, Enterprise Outsourcing is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and is based in Sandton, South Africa and Melbourne,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Liberty Hill, TX
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Bam Boom Cloud, an ERP consulting and SI company, is based in Derby, England and Richmond, Canada. They specialize in ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2018.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Spokane, WA
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WILLSFLY TECHNOLOGIES INC is a cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Spokane, Washington and Hyderabad, India. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Corte Madera, CA
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See all 32 projectsSvitla Systems is a Cloud Consulting company known for its expertise in Cloud Infrastructure Solutions and Cloud Optimization. Their reviews reflect a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their responsiveness, impressive talent pool, and effective collaboration. Clients appreciate their ability to enhance cloud infrastructure for scalability and security, with no areas for improvement mentioned.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Fremont, CA
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See all 1 projectsSonata Software is a development company known for its expertise in implementing Sitecore technology and providing efficient project support services. Their clients appreciate the high quality and timely delivery of projects, with 100% of reviews highlighting their professionalism, effective communication, and strong project management capabilities. The company consistently delivers impressive design and architecture, ensuring client satisfaction.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wake Forest, NC
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Brimma Tech, Inc. Is an UX design agency. They offer UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Ridgewood, NJ
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Launched in 2019, Kepler Base is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Headquartered in Singapore, Singapore and Makati, Philippines, Adventus is an IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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See all 1 projectsSimplifying and planning technology, before the first line of code. At ab4cus, we bring clarity and structure to technology projects before they begin. We believe great products are not the result
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NDS, a small IT strategy consulting company, is in Woodbury, Connecticut. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerShamong, NJ
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Compass Federal Consulting, a Cybersecurity company, is located in Shamong, New Jersey. They focus on Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFort Wayne, IN
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Alpha IT Solutions is a Cybersecurity company. They are based in Fort Wayne, Indiana and have small team. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Genetsis Group is a San Francisco, California-based Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and ECM consulting and SI.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cerritos, CA
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IntelliMedia Networks is a web development company established in 2011. The team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development and is based in Cerritos, California and Ahmedabad, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Frisco, TX
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See all 10 projectsZallpy Digital is a versatile software development and AI consulting company known for its impressive project management and high-quality deliverables. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their commitment, support, and proactive communication. Clients appreciate their technical expertise, cultural fit, and ability to exceed expectations, with 67% mentioning their unique approach and team engagement.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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See all 46 projectsWaverley Software is a versatile technology company specializing in software development and Cloud Solutions, including Cloud Migration Consulting and Cloud Optimization. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their exceptional project management and seamless integration into client teams, often likening the experience to working with internal employees. Notably, they are praised for their responsive communication and dedication, such as working evenings and weekends when necessary.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Salem, NH
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Small IT managed services company IT Management Solutions LLC, is based in Salem, New Hampshire. The team offers IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plainview, NY
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Digidyne, an IT managed services company, is in Plainview, New York. The team focuses on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Computer Help LA, a cloud consulting & SI company, is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Solai & Cameron is a small business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frisco, TX
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Armely, a big data company, was established in 2016. The agency focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lanham, MD
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Network Resource Technologies is a small Lanham, Maryland-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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VEH Enterprises, Inc is a web design company. Launched in 2000, the company specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hailey, ID
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CTS - Computer Talk Services Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company located in Hailey, Idaho. The team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wartrace, TN
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P3 Technology is a big data analytics company. They are in Wartrace, Tennessee. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, CPR-Onsite is a small big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Launched in 2004, Clear Link Systems is a small Nashville, Tennessee-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Memphis, TN
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DataMart, Inc. Is a Memphis, Tennessee-based data analytics company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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EQUINOX COMMUNICATION is a software development company. The Nashville, Tennessee-based team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Memphis, TN
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EarGlue is a business intelligence company. Their team is in Memphis, Tennessee. The agency provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Soddy-Daisy, TN
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JABEZ COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., a small data analytics company, is in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Founded in 2015, Ascension Global Technology is a Cybersecurity company. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Established in 2015, Cyber Security Solutions is a Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bel Air, MD
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Hill Tech Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company located in Bel Air, Maryland. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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Launched in 2015, Kieri Solutions LLC is a small Woodbine, Maryland-based Cybersecurity company. Their team provides Cybersecurity and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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ECC IT Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. The small Rockville, Maryland-based team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services. The firm was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Crofton, MD
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Established in 2014, AMP Systems is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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Small big data analytics company Reliable Technology Services Inc., is in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Small big data analytics company Charm City Networks, is in Baltimore, Maryland. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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IT managed services company ImageSys was launched in 2004. The team specializes in IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boyds, MD
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Based in Boyds, Maryland, The It Link is a Cybersecurity company. They specialize in Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting and were founded in 2010.
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List of the Top 15 United States Cloud Consulting Companies
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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30.2/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Miami, FL
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29.8/40.015/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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32/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Woburn, MA
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27.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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27.7/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rockville, MD
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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33.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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30.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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31.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Marcos, CA
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26.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews3.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Suwanee, GA
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34.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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34.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Eden Prairie, MN
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34/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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31.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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29.8/40.014.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Webster Groves, MO
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34.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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31.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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33.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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27.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Claymont, DE
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33.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Cloud Consulting & SI90% Other
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U.S. Cloud Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based cloud consulting firms bring proximity to major cloud ecosystems, deeper familiarity with North American compliance standards, and access to talent concentrated around hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Austin, and the DC metro.
If you operate in regulated industries or work with U.S.-based stakeholders, a local partner can streamline security reviews, align with time zones, and collaborate on-site when needed. Many U.S. teams also maintain direct relationships with hyperscalers and ISVs, accelerating solution design and support escalations.
Pricing varies based on factors like scope, platform, and market. On Clutch, the usual rates charged by U.S.-based cloud consultancies range:
- Discovery and cloud strategy consulting: $10,000 – $60,000
- Cloud migration consulting: $50,000 – $250,000+
- Cloud infrastructure consulting and build-outs: $40,000 – $300,000+
- Cloud security consulting and compliance readiness: $15,000 – $150,000+
- Cloud cost optimization services: $5,000 – $30,000+
Moreover, hourly rates generally range from $125 – $300+ for senior U.S.-based consultants, with top-tier markets (San Francisco, New York) at the higher end and blended models (onshore + nearshore) lowering effective rates.
U.S.-based cloud consulting firms support a broad spectrum of markets, reflecting the dynamic business landscape of the country. It’s common to find agencies dedicated to:
- SaaS and enterprise software (multi-tenant architectures, SOC 2 readiness)
- Financial services and fintech (PCI, zero trust, data governance)
- Healthcare and life sciences (HIPAA, HITRUST, research data pipelines)
- Media and entertainment (streaming, CDN, real-time analytics)
- Retail and ecommerce (scalable storefronts, personalization, headless commerce)
- Manufacturing and logistics (IoT, data lakes, digital twins)
- Public sector and education (FedRAMP-aligned architectures, secure collaboration)
Start by carefully outlining your project’s desired outcomes and objectives. Then, go to Clutch to evaluate:
- Platform depth — Proven AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud case studies in your domain
- Certifications — AWS/GCP/Azure pro-level certs; security certs like CISSP, CISM; CNCF for Kubernetes
- Reference architectures — Clear diagrams, landing zones, and environment standards
- Delivery approach — IaC-first, CI/CD, SRE/DevOps maturity
- Security-by-design — Identity, encryption, network segmentation, logging, incident response
- Cost governance — FinOps practices, showback/chargeback, rightsizing, and savings plans
- Operating model — Onshore vs. blended teams, time zone coverage, SLAs
- Proof of value — A pilot, assessment, or POC that validates assumptions before full rollout
- Vague discovery with no measurable success criteria or TCO model
- No infrastructure-as-code, runbooks, or documentation handoff
- Dismisses security, compliance, or backup/DR as “Phase 2”
- Pushes single-cloud lock-in without business justification
- Can’t articulate ongoing FinOps or cost controls
- Overpromises “lift-and-shift in weeks” for complex estates
- Lacks observability plans (metrics, logs, traces) and SRE practices
- Limited references or generic case studies with no quantifiable impact
The key to ensuring smooth collaboration and workflow is matching with a team that’s clear of these red flags. Make sure to spot, address, and avoid these warning signs as soon as possible.