KalioTek Blog

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, emerging technology service providers are at the forefront of innovation in industries like software. However, with innovation comes responsibility, especially when handling sensitive data and providing essential services to enterprise clients. This is where SOC 2 compliance steps in as a critical factor in bringing your software to market.

You’re an emerging technology service provider and understand that SOC2 compliance is a critical step in bringing your solution to market. It’s an important selection criterion for prospective enterprise customers. It helps them manage their risk without spending time validating your security profile. It will also help you manage your risks and assist you in meeting other regulations like HIPAA, ISO and GDPR in the future.

Your Pain: Your customers need you to be SOC2-compliant to ensure their own security, but you have no cycles to spare.  You’re focused on developing your products and can’t be distracted.  You need some reliable help to take this off your plate.

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence companies are at the forefront of innovation. They play a pivotal role in transforming industries. But with this growth comes the challenge of managing critical IT, security, and compliance functions effectively. As your AI company continues to expand, partnering with the right outsourcing provider becomes crucial to ensure seamless operations and regulatory compliance. What criteria should you consider when selecting an outsourcing partner for these critical functions within your organization?

Your Pain: You need to grow your development team and business staff. You don’t need the time-consuming headache of preparing the computers and provisioning cloud services needed for a successful onboarding experience. Then there is the clean-up when someone leaves the company.

In the fast-paced world of Software as a Service (SaaS), companies often find themselves in need of specialized expertise to manage critical functions such as IT, security, and compliance. As your SaaS company grows, it becomes increasingly challenging to handle these aspects internally, which is where outsourcing can be a game-changer. Choosing the right outsourcing partner for these functions is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your company’s success. Let’s explore what to look for in an outsourcing partner for key IT, security, and compliance functions while your SaaS company is on the path to growth.

Venture-funded life sciences and technology firms frequently discover themselves on a steep path of expansion. As your company expands, the need for specialized IT, security, and compliance functions becomes increasingly critical. However, building and maintaining these functions in-house can be expensive and challenging. This is where outsourcing partners come into play. With this in mind, what criteria should you consider while searching for an outsourcing collaborator for critical IT, security, and compliance roles to ensure your company’s continued success?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a resounding declaration of its intent to enforce stringent cybersecurity standards. As of December 18, 2023, it’s important for both public companies and private companies with the goal of being public to gear up for these new regulations.

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the significance of resilient IT services can be a key enabler. However, not all IT service providers are created equal, and choosing the right partner can significantly impact your company’s productivity and security of your intellectual property. In this quick blog, we’ll explore the distinct advantages of opting for an industry-focused IT service provider over larger MSPs or regional generalists.

When it comes to selecting an IT service provider for your company, a key question to ask is, “Are their business incentives aligned with yours?” This blog highlights the importance of selecting a provider whose business model complements your company’s vision. We’ll examine three IT service provider types, each with a unique business approach, and how their alignment with your goals can boost the success of your IT infrastructure.

When selecting a Managed Services Provider, different kinds of providers offer very different experiences when it comes to strategic leadership, relationship and continuity of the people you are working with.  For dynamic growing companies in life sciences and technology, the differences can be important. Your needs are constantly changing and looking forward to the next level of maturity.  KalioTek’s focus on these emerging venture-backed companies makes us an ideal fit. 

Venture-funded enterprises enlist MSPs to delegate essential yet non-core expertise in IT and security functions, allowing them to prioritize business growth. Yet feedback from numerous clients who’ve worked with other MSPs reveals a common issue:  they experience a distinct lack of attention to thoughtful and rigorous processes. While personnel may be assigned to designated roles, customers often are left to wonder when they’ll get a response and if  their problems will be resolved at all. Follow-up and accountability for service quality are missing.

In the competitive landscape of emerging technology and life science sectors, ensuring compliance with security standards is no longer optional—it’s essential. Establishing trust with customers means demonstrating a commitment to robust cybersecurity practices. However, for young companies with limited resources navigating the complex world of security standards can be daunting. That’s where the Center for Internet Security (CIS) comes in, offering a roadmap to compliance through its Top 18 Controls.