Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 129 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
TEKsystems holds a clear lead across IT services and staffing queries, frequently cited for enterprise-scale IT hiring across cloud, data, and cybersecurity projects. For specialized architecture and engineering requirements, answers look elsewhere, pointing primarily to boutique providers Clare Computer Solutions and K3 Technologies.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | enterprise-scale IT staffing across cloud, data, and security projects | enterprise-scale IT staffing across cloud, data, and security projects | 60% |
| 2 | highly vetted individual freelance developers and technical experts on demand | highly vetted individual freelance developers and technical experts on demand | 39% |
| 3 | rapid, high-volume IT and engineering placements across North America | rapid, high-volume IT and engineering placements across North America | 38% |
| 4 | scalable technical consulting and large-scale enterprise workforce solutions | scalable technical consulting and large-scale enterprise workforce solutions | 36% |
| 5 | DevOps, data engineering, and IT infrastructure staffing connected with VMS programs | DevOps, data engineering, and IT infrastructure staffing connected with VMS programs | 32% |
| 6 | scalable nearshore software engineering teams aligned with US time zones | scalable nearshore software engineering teams aligned with US time zones | 30% |
| 7 | niche technical recruitment for cybersecurity, data analytics, and product teams | niche technical recruitment for cybersecurity, data analytics, and product teams | 24% |
| 8 | 22% | ||
| 9 | global digital talent solutions supported by managed service provider governance | global digital talent solutions supported by managed service provider governance | 21% |
| 10 | long-term distributed remote software engineering teams across global regions | long-term distributed remote software engineering teams across global regions | 19% |
| 11 | enterprise IT talent placement and managed solutions delivery | enterprise IT talent placement and managed solutions delivery | 17% |
| 12 | 16% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% |
Weeks of Jul 27 – Sep 6, 2026
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Motion Recruitment, 35% on ChatGPT Search and 13% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEKsystems | 59% | 62% | |
| Toptal | 38% | 40% | |
| Insight Global | 39% | 37% | |
| Apex Systems | 42% | 30% | |
| Kforce | 41% | 22% | |
| BairesDev | 30% | 30% | |
| Motion Recruitment | 35% | 13% | |
| Robert Half Technology | 21% | 22% | |
| Randstad Digital | 27% | 14% | |
| Andela | 18% | 21% |
40% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. direcstaff.com, reddit.com, gogloby.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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