it outsourcing company

      Timeline

      Discover how we’ve developed over our more than 25-year history

      akita systems

      1996

      Formation of Akita Systems

      The company is founded and begins building PCs for local businesses out of a spare bedroom.

      portacabin

      1998

      First office in Sevenoaks

      It's only a portable cabin but at least we're out of the bedroom!

      it support

      2000

      Beginning of IT support services

      Focus switches from hardware supply to IT support.

      About IT Support
      it support sevenoaks

      2003

      Move to Chaucer Business Park

      A move from the Sevenoaks cabin to renting in nearby Kemsing.

      maidstone cloud services

      2009

      Cloud computing

      Development of our cloud solutions with launch of our Maidstone datacentre presence.

      Cloud Services
      Rebrand

      2012

      Rebrand

      The company tales a significant shift forward with its apprearance.

      24/7 support

      2013

      Start of 24/7 support

      We begin to offer enhanced support services for customers operating outside of standard hours.

      24/7 Support
      offsite backup

      2014

      Cloud Expansion

      We expand our cloud infrastructure with additional data centre capacity in Reading.

      it support company

      2016

      Arrival at Nepicar Park - Our Kent HQ

      Growth demands new premises and Akita moves into its current Kent HQ.

      Kent IT Support
      intelligent solutions

      2018

      Launch of Intelligent Solutions

      Responding to requirements for advanced business applications, we launch the Intelligent Solutions division to develop Microsoft CRM and ERP solutions, as well as SharePoint and Power Platform applications.

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      it support london office

      2018

      Launch of our London IT support office

      Having provided London IT support for many years, we launch our London office to be in the heart of the action.

      London IT Support
      microsoft gold partner

      2019

      Akita becomes a Microsoft Gold partner

      Following a number of years as a silver partner, we finally rise to gold.

      Leatherhead office

      2019

      Leatherhead office opens

      We cement our presence in Surrey with our Leatherhead office.

      IT Support In Surrey
      IT company

      2021

      Akita celebrates 25 years in business

      We continue to innovate, with investment in our customers, investment in our services, and investment in our people – for the long-term.

      Cyber Essentials assessor

      2022

      Cyber Essentials Assessor Status

      Our expert security team is busy upskilling, with members achieving Cyber Essentials assessor status:

      About Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus
      IT company watford

      2023

      Watford location established

      With growing interest in North London and beyond, we establish a Watford presence to support organisations into Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire,Buckinghamshire and beyond:

      IT Support Watford
      Akita's staff are certified for penetration testing services by CREST

      2024

      CREST-Accreditation Penetration Tester

      Members of our in-house cyber security team gain the CREST accreditation - the gold standard for penetration testing:

      About Penetration Testing Services
      cyber essentials plus assessor logo over purple keyboard

      2024

      Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor Status

      We expand upon our Cyber Essentials assessor status with Plus

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