Get a clear view of your IT before it becomes a problem
Fortress helps UK businesses get control of the IT they depend on. We look at Microsoft 365, devices, backups, networks, email security and support, then explain what is working, what needs attention and what can wait.
Straight answers
Practical fixes
Support if needed
Talk to someone who understands the technical detail
You will not be sent through a sales process. We start by understanding the issue, the business and the practical outcome you need.
You will speak to Zaffar or a member of the Fortress team. We will ask sensible questions, understand where the pressure is and be clear about whether we can help. You do not have to be looking to change provider. Sometimes you just need a reliable second opinion.
IT can look fine until you need it to work
Day-to-day support can be working while important gaps sit in the background: old accounts, weak sign-in controls, untested backups, unmanaged laptops and suppliers passing issues between themselves.
We make the position clear and help you deal with the right things in the right order.
The things we often find during a review
These are common, even in businesses where day-to-day IT support seems to be working.
The tools are there, but the setup needs work
Most businesses already pay for useful security features. The problem is often that nobody has checked whether they are switched on, set up properly or being reviewed.
Former staff still active, too many Global Administrators, weak MFA coverage and risky third-party app access.
External forwarding rules, weak spoofing protection, poor phishing controls and mailbox activity nobody has reviewed.
Laptops without encryption, inconsistent patching, shared local admin passwords and remote devices outside central control.
Backups that have never been restore-tested, missing Microsoft 365 data and unclear recovery times after ransomware.
Cyber Essentials, insurance and customer questionnaire answers that are hard to evidence when someone asks.
Connectivity, telecoms, CCTV, access control and IT issues bouncing between providers with nobody owning the outcome.
IT support and security built around how you operate
Start with the problem, not a product. We work out what needs checking, fixing or looking after properly.
Microsoft 365 Management
Microsoft 365 controls your email, files, users and data. We check it is set up properly and help you make better use of what you already pay for.
Managed IT Support
Your staff need a clear place to go when technology stops working, and someone looking for the cause of repeat problems.
Cyber Security
We help reduce the common gaps across users, email, devices and Microsoft 365 before they turn into bigger problems.
Intune / Device Management
Company devices should meet the same standard whether staff work from the office, home or on the road.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Backups only matter if they can be restored when the business needs them.
Email Security
Reduce the risk of phishing, spoofed suppliers, compromised mailboxes and invoice fraud.
Cyber Essentials & Compliance
Meet Cyber Essentials, insurance and customer requirements with clearer evidence and less guessing.
Telecoms & Internet
Keep phones, internet, Wi-Fi and suppliers aligned so connectivity problems do not slow the business down.
Project Work
Plan upgrades, moves, cabling, networks, Wi-Fi and server work properly before disruption starts.
CCTV & Alarm Systems
Make CCTV, alarms, access control and site security work properly with your wider infrastructure.
Check the setup before spending more money
Most businesses do not need more technology first. They need to know what is working, what needs attention and what can wait. We review Microsoft 365, devices, email, backups and support as they are today, then give you a clear view of the next steps.
Admin accounts, MFA coverage, leavers, shared accounts and risky permissions.
Mailbox rules, spoofing controls, phishing exposure and compromise indicators.
Encryption, updates, remote management, lost-device protection and compliance.
Backup coverage, restore testing, Microsoft 365 protection and recovery times.
You leave with a practical list, not a vague report
The output is simple: what we found, why it matters, what to deal with first and what can be planned for later.
- A snapshot of Microsoft 365 and security settings.
- Identity, email, device and backup issues grouped by priority.
- Plain-English next steps you can actually use.
Priority view
High priority
Next 30 days
Roadmap
Examples of practical work we have delivered
A few examples of the kind of infrastructure, device management and security work Fortress has helped with.
Global bus manufacturer
Full upgrade of structured cabling, network, servers, Wi-Fi, CCTV, alarms, door access and barrier controls.
Global airline catering firm
Two-phase Intune, MDM, AutoPilot and compliance project across 32 sites in 12 countries.
Leeds showroom
Security, connectivity and showroom technology improvements for a safer and more reliable site.
Questions your IT provider should be able to answer
These are the kinds of questions that should have clear answers, not vague reassurance.
You can ask for a second opinion without changing provider
A practical review gives you an honest view of what is working, what needs attention and what to prioritise first. If everything is already set up properly, we will tell you. If not, you will have a clear next step.