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Palisades Fire Recovery: How AkinsIT Reconnected a Displaced School in 3 Weeks

By Shawn Akins • September 12, 2025
After the Palisades fire destroyed its core network infrastructure, Palisades Charter High School partnered with AkinsIT for an emergency rebuild. In just 21 days, AkinsIT deployed a secure, scalable network in a temporary Sears building — restoring connectivity for displaced students and staff under extreme pressure.

9 IT Security Trends Every Mid‑Sized Business Should Care About

By Shawn Akins • September 10, 2025
A CEO’s guide to staying secure in a fast‑changing threat landscape. 

Top 10 Copilot Questions in Teams That Actually Boost Productivity

By Shawn Akins • August 21, 2025
Discover 10 practical Microsoft Copilot prompts for Teams that help IT leaders boost productivity across education, government, and mid-sized businesses.
Data security needs layers of protection throughout its lifecycle. Akins IT and Microsoft Purview

Why MFA Alone Isn't Enough: Enhancing Security with Microsoft Conditional Access

By Shawn Akins • May 15, 2025
Strengthening Your Security Posture with Dynamic Access Control

Alternatives to VMware: Cost-Effective Virtualization Solutions for Your Business

By Shawn Akins • May 15, 2025
Discover Affordable and Reliable Virtualization Platforms

Comparing Mimecast Email Security vs M365 Email Security: A Comprehensive Guide

By Shawn Akins • May 13, 2025
Discover the Key Differences Between Mimecast and M365 Email Security Solutions and Learn Why Akins IT is Your Trusted Partner for Email Protection
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