Should CEOs learn how to code? The answer is straightforward for someone like Mark Zuckerberg. But what about executives of companies that aren’t Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, or something else tied directly to technology? Coding, of course, is just one part of computer science and the disciplines that fall under it, such as IT. But […]
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One of the organizations that is working hard for youth in foster care, and which Kalles Group has had the privilege of partnering with for the past four years, is Treehouse. Treehouse is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington that provides “youth in foster care in the King County area access to the services
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Keeping our devices up-to-date with the latest updates has never been easier. Whether it’s the operating system powering your computer or the features of the apps on your phone, the fact that we can have that at our fingertips helps keep technology interesting day after day. But it wasn’t so long ago that we were
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Do you love your job, or do you get heartburn Sunday night, knowing that Monday is coming soon? Either way, why is this? Of course, there are dozens of factors involved in why we are, or are not, satisfied in our jobs, and one of them is empowerment. According to Wikipedia, ’empowerment refers to measures
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Don’t worry, your job is secure … probably. If you’re an IT professional, your skills land on the safer end of the automation spectrum. (It’s hard to replicate human creativity and problem solving; the Marketplace website offers a quick list of jobs based on whether or not they can be automated.) But as technology continues
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I remember the day I got my first phone. It was a Samsung flip phone, and I could program a dial-tone version of my favorite song as the ringtone (cue Led Zeppelin). I remember thinking one day my iPod, phone and camera would all be in one device. That future came about 4 years later
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A robust technical training program is not merely a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity that can significantly impact an organization’s productivity, effectiveness, and overall morale. As a seasoned technical trainer and instructional designer with over 12 years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a well-established technical training program. This revamped article will investigate
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A quick Web search seems to paint a bleak picture of algorithms. Pair the word with “interact,” and the first few hits include “When algorithms control the world,” “Can you trust your algorithms?” and “Why we should expect algorithms to be biased.” They’re definitely disrupting the job market. Research cited by The Conversation estimates that
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Sometimes it’s just a matter of changing your password more often. Security breaches have become distressingly common in recent years, compromising everything from employment records (security specialist RSA in 2011) to payment card information (Home Depot in 2014). And they’re becoming more complex and lethal, according to the recently released 2017 Verizon Data Breach Digest.
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“Westworld” captured audiences with its representation of a world where androids serve our deepest, darkest desires. While Amazon’s robot army might not ever build a consciousness and rebel against their makers, it is shocking when one of the largest online retailers increases its automated crew by 50 percent from the previous year. First off, who
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Super Bowl 51’s halftime was one of the most awe-inspiring moments I’ve seen on that stage in a while. It wasn’t Lady Gaga’s impending political statement or the crowds of people moving in unison – it was the showcase of drones. Yes, that’s right, those were 300 synchronized drones dancing around the sky and illuminating
Your drone can do what now? Exploring the new age of flight Read More »
In most organizations, a primary responsibility of the Identity and Access Management group is to provision new users in Active Directory and Exchange, modify existing users, and terminate users in (almost) real-time when employees leave the organization. What is a Human Resource Management System? Human Resources departments in modern enterprises commonly leverage Human Resource Management
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