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The Power of Power Savings
Letâs start with the most surprising stat:Â $1,800/year in electricity savings. How? Like many small-to-midsize businesses, this company was running local servers 24/7 in a back
Can You Spot the Phish? A Simple Guide to Avoiding Email Scams
Every day, millions of phishing emails land in inboxes pretending to be something theyâre notâyour bank, your favorite retailer, your streaming service. And with scammers
Co-Managed IT: The Secret Weapon Your In-House Tech Team Needs
Your internal IT person is greatâbut what happens when theyâre swamped, on vacation, or dealing with a system meltdown theyâve never seen before? Thatâs where
Think Your Networkâs Safe? 38% of Small Business Breaches in Massachusetts Went Undetected.
If you’re running a small business in Massachusetts, it’s easy to assume your network is secureâuntil itâs not. In 2024, 38% of small business cyber
Still Using âSpring2025!â as Your Password? Axis Computer Networks Can Help Newburyport Businesses Strengthen Cybersecurity
If your password is still something like âSpring2025!â, youâre putting your business â and your clientsâ information â at risk. Weak passwords are still the
âWe Thought We Had BackupsâŠâ Donât Let That Be Your Story.
One of the most devastating things we hear from new clients is: “We thought we had backups… but when it mattered, they failed.” Itâs a
Top IT Security Risks Facing Portsmouth Businesses in 2025
In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape has become more complexâand for businesses in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the risks are hitting closer to home. While many think
Why Andover Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud in 2025
In a year where efficiency, flexibility, and security are all non-negotiable, businesses in Andover, Massachusetts, are making the move to the cloudâand not just because

Tax Day Isnât Just for the IRSâHackers Are Targeting Your Files Too
April 15 is Tax Dayâbut itâs also prime hunting season for hackers. While youâre focused on financial filings, cybercriminals are scanning networks, watching email traffic,
One Click Can Shut Your Business Down: Donât Let It Be Yours
Itâs 2025, and phishing scams are no longer clumsy or easy to spotâtheyâre fast, hyper-personalized, and AI-generated. Over the last 90 days, weâve seen a

Top Trends for Managed Service Providers in 2024: Adapting to Serve Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Itâs mid-January so weâre just about at the crossroads where we should no longer feel obligated to address emails with âHappy New Year.â Yet, at

5 Benefits of a Managed Service Provider
As weâre out in the field meeting with both existing and potential clients, itâs inevitable during the conversation that weâll be asked to explain the

How To Optimize Your IT for the Hybrid Work Environment
It seems like an obvious observation to recognize how much the IT business has changed since Axis Computer Networks opened for business in 1999. But

Seven Benefits of an Outsourced IT Strategy
Small businesses face the challenge of maintaining a robust IT infrastructure while staying focused on their core operations. Adopting an outsourced IT strategy offers numerous

Five Ways Managed Service Providers & Cloud Services Can Help Your Business
In today’s fast-paced business environment, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and cloud services have become essential allies for small businesses. By leveraging MSPs and cloud services,

Rise of the Machines
Machine learning is poised to revolutionize cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes by offering advanced threat detection and response capabilities. With the proliferation of digital

Keys to Compliance
Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance is crucial for small and medium-sized businesses striving to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. Three critical

Best-Practices for IT security
When it comes to cyber security, ensuring employee best-practices is the most essential defense. As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace,