Axcient provides a complete data protection solution, purpose-built as a platform for managed service providers (MSPs) to serve their small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. The company delivers a hybrid on-premise appliance with backup and business continuity capabilities combined with its cloud-based disaster recovery service, all managed through the Web. The pay-as-you-grow service features zero infrastructure, license, or software costs, thereby eliminating capital expenditures and minimizing operating expenses for both the MSPs and their customers. Axcient protects organizations in a wide range of industries, including legal, financial services, healthcare, design and creative industries, retail, credit card services, Web-based companies, and education. The Axcient service is available exclusively through a nationwide network of IT solution providers.

The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. In addition to its experienced management team, privately held Axcient has the backing of a highly respected group of investors including Allegis Capital, Peninsula Ventures and Thomvest.