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Network rack re-wiring and testing for a small business

We encountered a spaghetti junction of cabling when we attended the site of a new client this month. Find out how we turned their networking rack from a cabling disaster into an organised masterpiece in our latest blog.


Cybersecurity news: The latest stats on Australian Data Breaches

October is cybersecurity awareness month which is great timing for the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) have released their Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Report for 1 January to 30 June 2024 and it makes for an interesting read.


We're certified geeks for Wi-Fi and Smart networks!

David achieves TP-Link Omada Certified Network Administrator (OCNA) Wireless Certification.


New retail store technology setup - network, CCTV & more!

One of our retail clients made the move to a bigger, brighter premises recently after outgrowing their previous space. This gave them the opportunity to set up technology at new store from scratch. Find out how we helped bring a dream to reality in our blog.


How often should a business replace their computers? Updated for 2024

How long should a business computer last? This is a question we are asked fairly often by our clients, especially when they are looking to purchase a new device. Technology is sometimes considered a large expense, but when that cost is spread over the lifetime of the device the annual cost can be quite reasonable. We delve into the ins and outs of the lifecycle of business technology in our latest blog.


Client install: 4 camera 4K CCTV system and NVR

The client's property was located on a corner block in a street experiencing ever increasing break-in's and general crime. Looking for peace of mind, they gave FortiTech a call to install a new CCTV system, find out what we installed in our latest blog.


Top Browser Extensions for Google Chrome

Scrolling through Chrome, extensions are the unsung heroes that can seriously boost your business efficiency. Let's dive into some of the top picks for Australian businesses looking to streamline their digital workflows!


Client Install: Line of Business software server for a retail client

This week we installed an onsite server for one of our retail clients. They are growing from strength to strength and are looking to accelerate their sales and service even further through the use of some Line of Business software.

The specific software they have chosen requires a local server rather than a cloud based solution,  whilst requiring an onsite server for businesses is not as common as it once was thanks to more and more cloud based applications including Microsoft 365, there are still instances like our clients' situation where it is required.


Tech Tips: Mail Merge in Microsoft Word: A Step-by-Step Guide to creating emails and letters

Microsoft Word's Mail Merge feature offers the ability to prepare both emails or letters, allowing you to create documents that are both personalised and produced en masse.  It is a simple and straightforward method to send communications out without the need for a third party application or subscription.

In this guide we will walk you through how to create a mail merge document in Microsoft Word that you can them email through Outlook, or simply print out and send.