Why Should I Rent Anti-Virus Software?
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Did you know there are approximately 28,000 new malware threats introduced to the web every single day? Rapid growth of technology presents the opportunity for the development of a wide range of new viruses distributed to attack our systems in ways unrecognizable to anti-virus software packages. Such rapid landscape changes make it difficult for traditional
- Published in Solutions for Business, Tips and Tricks
Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2014
Listen as I tell this tale – A story true in each detail: On one spooky, stormy night A business server died with fright With a mournful awful wail The business owner called to tell They cried “Kalleo, help us please We need our data to appease!” What?! What is this thing we find?
- Published in About Kalleo, Just for Fun
Chilling Tales of Backup Gone Awry
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
October is coming to a close as is the season of scary stories to tell in the dark. As we say goodbye to October, my thoughts remain on scary stories to tell about business. One of the most frightening scenarios for businesses who rely heavily on technology is the possibility of data loss, and yet,
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Four Good Reasons to Move Your Business to the Cloud
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Last month I wrote about the importance of disruptive leadership and how to leverage emerging technologies to gain an advantage in business. That post introduced readers to Xero, a developer of accounting software who transformed itself from startup to an industry leader with $60M per year revenues in less than eight years. Xero’s disruption of the
- Published in IT Leadership, Solutions for Business
Considerations Beyond Price
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Technology has the potential to transform the way that companies improve its operations, connect with clients, and differentiate itself from its competitors. But how do you know what technologies are best for your organization or what vendors you should be working with in order to ensure your goals are met? Price is often a key
- Published in IT Leadership, Solutions for Business, Tips and Tricks
10 Rules for a Happier Computer (and User)
Monday, October 6, 2014
Do you see your computer as a critical business tool or a necessary evil? Regardless of how you view them, PCs play an important role in today’s business world. Here are 10 Rules for a Happier Computer (and User). 1. Use Cryptic Passwords and Protect Them When selecting your passwords, choose one that is
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Are You a Disruptive Leader?
Monday, September 29, 2014
When we think about disruption in business, we generally think in terms of the negative: system outages, employee turnover, and natural disasters, for example. But what if being labeled a disruptor was considered a good thing? A disruptive leader fights the status quo and brings a fresh set of eyes to the business environment. The
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It’s Not About the Technology, It’s About You
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
What does your unique selling position, your company’s core differentiators, and your competitive advantage have to do with the software that you use to run your business? In a word: everything. There are a number of software packages designed to make business run better. Document Management systems provide fast access to documents which can improve
- Published in Solutions for Business
Overwhelmed by Technology?
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Are you one of the 64% of small business owners who feel overwhelmed when it comes to new technology? Do you lack internal IT support to help guide you towards the technology tools that will produce a positive return on your investment? Alternatively, do you have internal resources who are so overwhelmed with day-to-day management
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