Should I Worry about Viruses on My Phone?
Thursday, October 22, 2015
I read. A lot. In a given month I consume hundreds of technology related articles. A couple times a month an article alerts me to a new “threat” facing mobile device users. Just as I was sitting down to write this article a new headline flashed in my newsfeed: “Android Ransomware Changes a Device’s PIN Code.”
- Published in IT Leadership, Tips and Tricks
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Thursday, September 24, 2015
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. In support of this initiative Kalleo will be dedicating resources throughout the month to educate individuals about how to protect themselves from the ever growing number of online threats. This first article addresses what business leaders need to know to minimize the risk of a cyber security incident in their organization.
- Published in IT Leadership, Solutions for Business
The Black Market Value of Personal Health Information
Monday, August 17, 2015
Did you know the value of a single piece of an individual’s personal health record exceeds the value of the same individual’s credit card number by 10 or even 20 times? The Insurance Journal reports a single credential – such as the person’s date of birth, diagnosis code, billing information, or insurance policy number –
- Published in Healthcare Industry, IT Leadership
Windows 10 – Free Upgrade Opportunity
Thursday, July 23, 2015
On July 29th Microsoft will release its newest Operating System, Windows 10. The OS is being touted as “the Windows you know – only better.” The good news: it’s free for Windows 7 or Windows 8 users who upgrade within one year of this release date. Why is It Free? Any big news related to
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Windows Server 2003 – Upgrade Now!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
In previous columns, I’ve discussed the need to keep your IT hardware and software current. Technology can be a significant investment. It may be tempting to continue using your tools until they simply will not function for you any longer. After all, if it’s ain’t broke…. What would you do if you learned that by
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What is Cloud Based Disaster Recovery
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
One of the most frightening scenarios for businesses who rely heavily on technology is the possibility of data loss, and yet, few businesses have proper backup and disaster recovery tools in place to protect their most critical assets. That’s scary when you consider that 70% of small businesses who experience a major data loss go
- Published in IT Leadership, Solutions for Business
Internal Vs. External IT Support
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
A common question we hear is “should I hire internal IT support or should I use an external IT support company?” Often that question is asked in relation to company size. “We have 25 computers. Are we large enough to hire internal IT support?” or “We have 200 computers an internal IT staff of 5 people.
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Why Your Business Needs Its Own Domain
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Imagine for a moment that you are the owner of a retail store called Mike’s Bikes. You resell and service top quality bicycles. What impression would you give prospective customers of your business and its credibility if your store resided in the backroom of an old factory building with no signage directing customers to where
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Four Steps to a More Secure Business
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Cyber-attacks, data breaches, viruses and malware – you are familiar with all of these phrases and have undoubtedly seen your share of news headlines pertaining to businesses which have fallen victim to hackers and scammers. Most of you fall into one of two categories of people: those who consider cyber security matters to be a
- Published in IT Leadership, Solutions for Business, Tips and Tricks
5 New Year’s Tech Resolutions for 2015
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
With the arrival of the New Year comes the tradition of making resolutions. Many of us are resolving to eat healthier, exercise more, work less. We make these resolutions because we know that where we are today is not where we want to be tomorrow. As you look to make improvements in this New Year,
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