IT firm on cloud nine after 40% growth

MACCLESFIELD-based IT firm Axon has re-launched as a cloud computing specialist and enjoying 40% growth.

The firm’s success during its transition to a cloud provider saw 2014 mark a record year for Axon, with revenues increasing from £1.136m to £1.585m.

The move enables the firm to help businesses remain flexible to safeguard their future and follows a 40% increase in trading for Axon during 2014.

Founded in 2001 as an IT support company, Axon began shifting focus towards cloud computing in 2011.

Tim Mears, managing director for Axon said: “Cloud technology offers our customers a cost effective alternative to traditional on-premise IT solutions, providing businesses with the tools to work smarter, driving productivity and maintaining competitive advantage.
 
“The success we have experienced during our transition to a cloud provider stands the business in good stead to continue along our business growth strategy, working with the latest technologies to offer our customers the most advanced solutions on the market.”