Amy Clevidence is the Director of Marketing at Kalleo Technologies, Contact her at aclevidence@kalleo.net.

Calculating the Cost of “Good Enough”

Opportunity Cost
“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

Ransomware
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

ransomware
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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It’s Time for a Digital Spring Cleaning

Computer Maintenance
Spring has traditionally been the time of year that we throw open the windows, air out our homes, and give everything a thorough, deep cleaning. While the tradition is waning, there are still individuals who advocate for this practice. I’m one of them. I find that a good spring cleaning helps me to get organized
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4 Reasons Consumer Grade Computer Equipment Does Not Belong in Your Business

Computer Equipment
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

Big Data vs Business Intelligence
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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Kalleo Technologies Recognized for Excellence in IT Services

Kalleo Technologies announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Kalleo to its 2017 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. In today’s fast-paced business environments, MSPs play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core
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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Internet of Things - IoT
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
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Technology Trends to Watch in 2017

Technology Trends 2017
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

Outdated Technology
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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