Protecting Our Privacy

Cybersecurity advocate George Usi on how businesses can prepare for an eventual compromise

George Usi founded Rancho Cordova-based Omnistruct in 2019, selling cybersecurity compliance programs to businesses. We spoke with Usi about his mission to educate businesses so they can manage their risk when a cybersecurity breach occurs.

Here’s What Happens to Science When California’s Researchers Shelter in Place

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order for Californians to shelter in place, university campuses across the state began gauging the risk of letting research continue. And scientists are finding their work, plans and lives upended by the spread of the novel coronavirus.

A Shield Against COVID-19

Operation Shields Up aims to create at least 12,000 face shields for first responders treating COVID-19

Alan Puccinelli, an Auburn resident and founder and CEO of 3D printing company Repkord, is working to create face shields for medical professionals treating COVID-19.

Making STEM More Inclusive

There are ways to help women and girls join the STEM field

We have an opportunity. In 2015, women held less than 24 percent of jobs in science, technology, engineering and math in the United States, despite making up more than 47 percent of our workforce, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Startup of the Month: DapIt

Digital gift cards give small businesses a boost

With gift cards continuing to soar in popularity, a Woodland-based startup aims to bring their convenience to small businesses while cutting down on plastic.

A Survivor’s Tale

TSI Semiconductors in Roseville is flourishing again, bucking a trend of diminished manufacturing in California and the U.S.

The last remaining microchip plant in Northern California has found ways to thrive in a challenging market.

Startup of the Month: Zennify

Consulting firm guides companies through digital upgrade

With industries moving at the speed of the internet, many companies have trouble keeping pace. Zennify, a Sacramento-based cloud solutions and consulting firm, wants to help legacy businesses catch up.

The City Is the Lab

Urban Technology Lab is trying to put Sacramento on the innovation map

The Urban Technology Lab aimed to offer businesses and academic institutions a space to develop their ideas, products and services with the goal of making Sacramento more tech savvy. Is the program making good on that promise?

Part of this month’s Innovation issue

Growth in Data Breaches Shows Need for Government Regulations

Data breaches continue to grow in size, frequency and intensity. Company responses are typically inadequate, so now it’s time for government regulators to step in.

Recycling: Turning Trash Into Energy

FastOx gasification could be the solution to our recycling crisis

Every year, the United States generates around 260 million tons of trash. And no one knows what to do with it. No one, that is, except serial entrepreneur Mike Hart, the CEO of Davis-based Sierra Energy.