by Staff Writer | Sep 10, 2019 | Sacramento Area |
The Sacramento Business Journal recently published a list of the 50 Fastest Growing companies of 2019.
Congratulations to the leadership and staff of all the organizations that made the list.
At Fortis, we have experienced double-digit growth over the last two years. We’re proud to serve many growing companies in the Sacramento area with our managed IT services offerings.
Below is a description of what each company from the Journal’s list does, along with a link to their website. (more…)
by Staff Writer | Aug 19, 2019 | Business Technology |
Updated: October 8, 2019
For many Northern California businesses, the probability of an extended PG&E outage has increased in the past year.
This is because PG&E implemented a program called Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in order to be more proactive about the company’s part in wildfire prevention.
Different from an unplanned PG&E power outage that happens as a result of an unexpected event, the purpose of PSPS is to trigger a PG&E outage as a preemptive measure. The goal is to prevent PG&E infrastructure components from starting or exacerbating a wildfire when weather conditions pose a high fire danger. (more…)
by Staff Writer | Aug 8, 2019 | IT Security |
Today’s cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated than ever before. They are constantly evolving. As a result, many companies worry that they can’t properly defend themselves against an attack.
Here are just a few of the challenges:
- Viruses, spyware, and other forms of malware
- Data transfer, data loss, and data theft
- Downtime, loss in sales, and potential lawsuits
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by Staff Writer | Aug 3, 2019 | IT Security |
Many businesses know that malware can lead to serious issues, such as causing a data breach, bringing down an entire network, and much more.
But many of these same businesses think of malware too generally. After all, malware is an umbrella term that applies to spyware, adware, viruses, and several other forms. All of these can be harmful, but ultimately they have different effects and risks.
Ransomware is one of the scariest strains of malware, especially for businesses. The “ransom” part is what separates it from other types. It locks your files and data, so your entire system is basically held hostage until you can pay the ransom. (more…)
by David Little | Jul 30, 2019 | VoIP |
Robocalls are awful, right? Pretty much everyone agrees on that.
Aside from the spammers who inundate people with unwanted phone calls and voicemails every day, these calls are something no one wants to have to deal with. While robocalls on your home or mobile phone are bad enough, robocalls at work can be worse.
As the onslaught of phone spam continues, preventing these calls in the workplace is becoming a bigger priority for organizations of all sizes.
Depending on what type of phone service your company is using, curtailing the stream of robocalls may be easier said than done. (more…)
by Staff Writer | Jul 23, 2019 | VoIP Phones |
One of the most important factors for anyone considering a move to VoIP for business phone service is the actual phones themselves. The good news is that there are plenty of phones in the marketplace now. The not-so-good news is that many businesses often overlook great options from lesser-known providers.
By sticking only to well known brands, many businesses end up paying a lot more for VoIP phones than they need to. While many people shopping for VoIP phones recognize names like Polycom, Cisco, and Panasonic, not nearly as many are familiar with Yealink. (more…)
by Staff Writer | Jul 23, 2019 | IT Support |
The Windows 7 end of life date is set for January 14, 2020. That’s when Microsoft will quit providing technical support, software updates, and security patches for Windows 7.
Do you have to switch to Windows 10? No, you can keep using the older version if you want, but you should think about making the change because it might benefit you or your business.
Here are some key questions to consider in order to make the right decision: (more…)
by Staff Writer | Jun 20, 2019 | Sacramento Area |
It’s difficult for a single media outlet to provide a steady stream of purely local Sacramento business news. In some cases a local business news site is a hybrid of local, national and international news.
For those who want to stay abreast of local business news, it’s worth bookmarking multiple sites.
Sacramento business news sites cover topics that range from major real estate deals to tech startups to breweries.
Here are five Sacramento business news sites to take a look at. (more…)
by Staff Writer | Jun 18, 2019 | G Suite |
Are you trying to figure out how to change margins in Google Docs? There is a lot of functionality packed into each of Google’s G Suite products. Sometimes, finding a particular feature can be tricky. This brief guide will answer your primary question and provide you with additional, helpful information.
Here are the steps for changing the size of margins in Google Docs:
1) Open A New Or Existing Document
In Google Docs, open a new or existing document that you want to change margins in. You’ll need either a consumer Gmail account or a G Suite account to access Google Docs. (more…)
by Staff Writer | Jun 3, 2019 | G Suite |
Google Sheets is a powerful spreadsheet tool that offers a lot of functionality. While many common tasks are fairly intuitive, others can be harder to figure out. If you’re trying to learn how to merge cells in Google Sheets, this guide will show you how to do it.
1) Open A New Or Existing Spreadsheet
In Google sheets, open a new or existing spreadsheet that you want to merge cells in. If you don’t have a Google account (either free or paid), you’ll need to sign up for one before you can access Google Sheets and other G Suite applications. (more…)
