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Clay Ostlund

Clay Ostlund

Clay Ostlund has worked his way through the ranks at Marco from a Senior Systems Engineer to Chief Technology Officer. Now responsible for choosing the technologies Marco brings to market, Clay takes pride in inspiring positive change within the workplace. From implementing automation to improving work processes to ensuring a positive client experience, Clay is taking technology further … and taking our clients’ businesses further.  While Products is one of his teams, he also works with Internal Systems (IS), Data Center, Development (onshore/offshore), Business Intelligence, and Business Analysts. His achievements at Marco include managing and growing our Cisco and Microsoft divisions. He also earned his CCIE from Cisco – or as Clay calls it, his master’s in “geek speak.” This expert certification requires an immense amount of work and is accepted worldwide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry.
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The Right Cloud Computing Solution is the One with the Best Support

By: Clay Ostlund
November 22, 2019

With so many managed IT providers offering access and easy migration to cloud computing, it can be difficult to determine which company is the best to partner with on this journey. As you compare the services and technologies offered by a provider, remember that any good cloud co…

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6 Reasons Microsoft Office 365 Would Add Ease to Your Office

By: Clay Ostlund
November 11, 2019

Why are people (i.e. businesses) going to Microsoft Office 365? Is it because they’re looking for ways to give Microsoft more money? I can’t imagine a lot of businesses making their choice for that reason. Still, Microsoft Office 365 has over 120 million monthly active users, a n…

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An Inside Look at Microsoft Office 365

By: Clay Ostlund
November 4, 2019

In a time when technology is growing and evolving at faster and faster rates, why are so many businesses choosing Microsoft Office 365? If you look at the numbers, you’ll find growing numbers of active users on Microsoft Office 365 every month, quarter and year. As it turns out, …

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7 Added Benefits of Cloud Storage

By: Clay Ostlund
September 18, 2019

The cloud can be so much more than just a place to store files. Storage is often the first need companies identify that brings them to cloud storage, but the additional benefits of cloud computing extend far beyond simply storing data.

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WiFi vs Ethernet & Wired vs Wireless Networks: What You Should Know

By: Clay Ostlund
November 28, 2018

With mobility and flexibility becoming increasingly important to your business and its employees, have you taken time to consider what sort of network best suits your needs? Should you continue to rely upon a wired network, or is it time to go wireless? The WiFi vs ethernet discu…

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3 Things to Know about the IT software lifecycle

By: Clay Ostlund
January 8, 2018

People like to hang onto old software. They are comfortable with their software, they know how it works, they know the shortcuts and they don’t really want to change simply because “it’s new.” Who can blame them? They have work to do, and learning new software may seem like extra…

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4 Ways Business IT Services are Changing in 2017

By: Clay Ostlund
April 19, 2017

IT Services as we know them are constantly advancing and evolving. Below I've included a few ways you're likely to see Business IT Services changing in 2017.

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What You Should Know About the IT Lifecycle

By: Clay Ostlund
November 30, 2016

Computers and network hardware wear out. It’s a fact. Trouble is, it’s difficult to know when they've reached the end of their useful life.  Human nature tends to embrace the adage “if it isn't broke, don’t fix it.” While that sounds good at a gut level, it’s not the best way to …

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The Truth About Meetings and Cisco Spark as a Solution

By: Clay Ostlund
August 1, 2016

How effective was your last business meeting? No, it’s not a rhetorical question – think back to your last meeting, whether it was in-person, via conference call or over telepresence. How would you describe it? Do words like useful, timely, efficient, productive or valuable come …

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Cyber Crime Threats and the Cost of Not Protecting Your Business

By: Clay Ostlund
March 9, 2016

Are you safe and protected from the cyber crimes threatening businesses and end users of the Internet and computer technology? Cisco has outlined the costs of not being prepared for the threats that exist; if you aren’t prepared – here’s what you are risking:

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