Beyond Key

Beyond Key has earned rankings on 3 AgencyCluster lists: Top 25 Data Engineering & Analytics in Illinois, Top 50 Data Engineering & Analytics, Top 10 Data Engineering & Analytics in Illinois. Their highest AgencyCluster Score is 81/100. Rankings are merit-based and determined by evidence across six evaluation pillars — agencies cannot pay for higher positions.

In our evaluation for Data Engineering & Analytics, Beyond Key scores 81/100 overall. Their strongest areas are Category Fit, Credibility, Proof of Work & Outcomes, Reputation, Delivery Maturity. A high Outcomes score means they have verifiable case studies with measurable results — the most heavily weighted factor in our methodology.

Beyond Key was founded in 2005, giving them over two decades of experience in data engineering & analytics. In an industry where many agencies are less than 5 years old, 21+ years of sustained operations signals stability, client retention, and the ability to adapt through multiple technology cycles. Today, the team is large team.

Beyond Key holds the following credentials on AgencyCluster: Google Partner, AWS Partner, Microsoft Partner. These badges are verified by our editorial team and contribute to the agency's Credibility pillar score. Certifications like partner badges (e.g., Google Partner, AWS Partner) indicate that the agency has met specific vendor requirements for expertise and client outcomes.

Data platform setup (warehouse + pipelines) costs $40K–$150K. BI and analytics layer implementation ranges from $25K–$100K. Ongoing data engineering support runs $10K–$30K/month. These are industry benchmarks for data engineering & analytics agencies at the level AgencyCluster curates. Actual pricing for Beyond Key will depend on project scope, timeline, and complexity — contact the agency directly for a custom quote.

Yes. Beyond Key has been vetted and verified by AgencyCluster's editorial team through a rigorous, multi-factor review process. Unlike self-serve directories, AgencyCluster does not accept automated submissions — every agency is evaluated manually before being published. Our vetting covers identity verification (website, LinkedIn, domain age), business legitimacy (years of operation, team size, registered presence), evidence of work (case studies, portfolio, client outcomes), reputation checks across third-party platforms, activeness and freshness of their online presence, and screening for red flags including misconduct, fraud, or misleading claims. Agencies that fail any critical check are not listed. For Beyond Key, verified signals include a functioning website, LinkedIn company profile, 21+ years of operating history (founded 2005), 3 verified certifications, 3 earned rankings on curated top lists.