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What is managed IT? Managed IT services means outsourcing your technology management to a specialized team that monitors, secures, and maintains your IT infrastructure 24/7 for a flat monthly fee. You get enterprise-grade IT without the cost of a full internal department. Unlike break-fix IT, managed services are proactive — problems are caught and resolved before users even notice them.
How much do managed IT services cost? Plans typically range from $125–$200 per user per month, which includes unlimited help desk support, 24/7 monitoring, endpoint security, cloud backup, and a vCIO for strategic planning. Most businesses with 25–100 employees save significantly compared to maintaining in-house IT staff.
What is HIPAA compliance? HIPAA requires healthcare organizations to implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect patient health information (PHI). Non-compliance can result in fines of $100–$50,000 per violation. We help medical practices, dental offices, and healthcare organizations across Los Angeles achieve and maintain full HIPAA compliance.
What is Zero Trust security? Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework that assumes no user, device, or network is trusted by default. Every access request is verified regardless of location — inside or outside the network perimeter. It is the current gold standard for enterprise security and is increasingly required for government contractors under CMMC 2.0.
What is CMMC 2.0? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) is a framework required for Department of Defense contractors. It defines cybersecurity practices across three levels to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Level 2 requires compliance with all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Axus is a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO).
How quickly do you respond to IT issues? Critical issues receive a live technician response in under 15 minutes — guaranteed by our SLA. Routine support tickets are resolved within 1–4 business hours. After-hours and weekend coverage is included for all managed services clients at no additional charge.
Do you support remote workers? Yes. Our managed services platform is fully cloud-native and supports hybrid, fully remote, and office-based workforces. We manage Microsoft 365, Azure, VPN infrastructure, endpoint security, and collaboration tools regardless of where your team works.