Important Information about Windows 10
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Microsoft has announced it will release its latest operating system, Windows 10, on July 29, 2015. The upgrade will be free for PC users with genuine versions of the Windows 7 and 8 operating systems installed on their PCs. Kalleo would like to caution our clients about the risks associated with automatically installing this upgrade.
Can Your Smartphone Replace Your PC?
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
This past February Wired Magazine published an article predicting that in less than two years your smartphone could be your only computer. A similar article was published by Time magazine in December. Mobile technology is advancing at lightning speed with features like longer battery life, larger screens and increased processing power making it possible to
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4 Tips to Create a Security Minded Culture in Healthcare
Friday, May 1, 2015
They say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As a healthcare provider, you know this to be true so you educate your patients about the importance of preventative healthcare. The idiom applies to protecting your patients’ health information as well. Are you as proactive about protecting your patients’ health record as
- Published in Healthcare Industry, Solutions for Business, Tips and Tricks
Can I Move My Entire Business to the Cloud?
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Last month I promised to share a story with you of a small business that has successfully moved their business to the cloud. I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Michael Winters, owner of Winters Wellness Center – Chriopractic Refined in Paducah. Dr. Winters is not a client of mine, but a well-respected colleague who
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Western Rivers Boat Maximizes Uptime with Kalleo
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Western Rivers Boat Management, a family-owned business established in 1996, provides towing, crewing and management services for the inland marine industry. Vessels operated by Western Rivers transport barges loaded with rock, steel and grain for their customers, which are located along the inland river systems of the United States. The company currently operates 35 towboats
- Published in About Kalleo, Case Study, Solutions for Business, Transportation Industry
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
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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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