Kalleo Technologies Becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017 Champion
Monday, September 18, 2017
Kalleo Technologies announced today that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2017. Kalleo will be joining a growing global effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote online safety awareness. Recognized every October, NCSAM was created as a collaborative effort between government
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Three Reasons Your Business Should Be Using Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Monday, August 28, 2017
Mobile devices pose a major security risk for your organization. It is likely you are among the 95% of companies who allow their employees use their smartphones and tablets to access corporate resources. Are you also part of the 63% of companies failing to use mobile device management tools to ensure those devices are adequately
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Calculating the Cost of “Good Enough”
Monday, July 24, 2017
“But we’ve always done it this way.” As a business leader, you would never accept that response from one of your staff members if you observed them performing a task in a manner you know is unproductive or unprofitable. Lost time and lost opportunity equate to lost revenue. You know this and you likely work
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What You Must Know About Ransomware – Part 2
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Last month’s column introduced readers to ransomware, a form of malicious software developed to restrict user’s access to their data until a ransom is paid to a hacker in exchange for a decryption key to unlock the files. If you read last month’s column, you’ll recall that email is the most common way ransomware is
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What You Must Know About Ransomware – Part 1
Monday, May 15, 2017
Last year was the year of online extortion. In 2016 there was a 300% increase in online extortion attempts. Over one million US businesses were infected with ransomware by year end. This year the ransomware threat continues with malicious software and viruses that are more sophisticated than ever. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is unlike any
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4 Reasons Consumer Grade Computer Equipment Does Not Belong in Your Business
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
A question I’m frequently asked is “Why shouldn’t I buy my business’ computer equipment off the shelf at the local box store? Is there a difference between that equipment and what I’d get from a business-class technology retailer?” The answer is yes! While the equipment available for purchase at the local retail store may look
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Big Data vs Business Intelligence
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Last month we introduced the Internet of Things (IoT) and why businesses big and small are using these internet connected devices to collect big data related to their businesses. The term “Big Data” is often used interchangeably with the term “Business Intelligence” but these are two entirely different things. “What is the difference between ‘Big
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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Last month we introduced four technologies that will be trending (or will continue to trend) in 2017. Among them was the Internet of Things (IoT). What is the IoT? The Internet of Things (IoT) refers the network of physical objects that monitor, collect and communicate data to one another wirelessly. Chances are high you
Technology Trends to Watch in 2017
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A new year is upon us, and technology continues to evolve at lightning speed. In this month’s article, we’ll take a look at the technology trends to watch in 2017 and how those technology trends align with business leaders’ priorities in the coming year. Computerworld magazine surveyed professionals across the US and discovered the top
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Why You Need to Retire Your Outdated Technology
Monday, November 28, 2016
As another year draws to a close, we typically begin having thoughts like “out with the old and in with the new.” We create new budgets set new goals as we look forward to another successful year of business. How much thought are you giving to the technology tools that you use in your business?
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