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3 Unexpected Ways Managed IT Services Can Support Your Business

IT is more than just having computers and devices. It’s a central core of your business that boosts your productivity, keeps your information organized, and helps protect your data.  But IT can also come with some unexpected benefits, especially when you work with a managed IT service provider. It Can Help Resolve Problems Faster If[…]

How Custom Software Saved Christmas

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One cold winter night in the North Pole, during the height of the pre-Christmas season, Santa’s workshop was bustling. The toy elves were working away as Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer, and their reindeer friends were training for the big run. Santa set about to review the annual Naughty & Nice Report. He sat down to his[…]

How Software and IT Support Can Build Your Business

Most small businesses turn to a custom software developer after they’re established. Custom software, after all, is a big investment; one that typically makes the most sense after you’ve had a few years of operations and know what’s best for your business.  But for Show Circuit Online Sales, a livestock auction business, custom software helped[…]

Navigating the Switch to an MSP: Advice from Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library

The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville was entering a new phase for their IT. But before that phase could start, they had a big decision of how to move forward with their IT management. As they assessed their needs, they realized making the leap to a managed service provider (MSP), while a big transition[…]

Does New IT Hardware Mean Better Security?

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Securing your business’s technology is more important than ever before. As a business owner, one of your top priorities is maintaining the privacy and security of your company and customer data!  You may have already invested a great deal with IT companies to ensure your data is protected. But, have you asked yourself, “Does new[…]

Outsourcing IT: What to Expect from Your Service-Level Agreement

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If you’re a business looking to outsource your IT services, you will need to familiarize yourself with a service-level agreement, or SLA. Service-level agreements play an essential role in most vendor contracts, and IT is no exception.  SLAs lay out what you can expect from your IT vendor, how you’ll measure performance, and how issues[…]

11 Cybersecurity Terms to Know to Protect Your Business

Cybersecurity is a hot topic for a good reason: the number of cyber crimes are continuing to trend upward while the attacks themselves are becoming more sophisticated. They’re also targeting a wide variety of businesses and organizations, including small businesses that lack sophisticated measures to prevent attacks. In addition to investing in added security measures,[…]

How One Custom Software Solution Powers Special Olympics Volunteers Across the Globe

Developing custom software is an exciting opportunity to transform your business or organization. What’s even more exciting? When your project ends up positively impacting an ecosystem of sister organizations. That’s exactly what happened when Special Olympics Indiana came to AxiaTP in 2015 ready to make a big digital transformation. The Leap to Custom Software Like[…]

5 Ways Custom Software Saves You Money in the Long Run

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It’s true: Custom software is an investment of your time, energy, and money.  While the upfront costs of custom software development can be intimidating, the investment is likely transformative to your business. The long-term cost for implementation can also be lower than traditional, off-the-shelf solutions.  But maintenance isn’t the only way a custom software solution[…]

How the AxiaTP Team Transitioned to a New Office Space

The AxiaTP team is on the move! Over the past few months we’ve been transitioning to our new Zionsville-based headquarters, a project that’s been in the works for quite some time. Though approximately 60% of our team is currently remote or hybrid, our office is still an important part of our operations and our culture.[…]