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1:1 with me, Kale
SECURITY CONSULTANT | COMMUNICATIONS TECH SPECIALIST
As a clever body corporate, building developer
or business owner, you know:
✓ It’s essential to protect and connect your property
✓ Tech that doesn’t work is 10/10 frustrating *insert angry eyes*
✓ There’s gotta be a more efficient way to 1. secure your property, 2. connect your systems and 3. make tech work *right* for you
But tech talk is soOo confusing you’d rather turn yourself into an email and hide in the spam folder than be here.
Hey! Get outta that hidey-hole.
HEY, I’M KALE.
Your Certified Nerd
- Security Consultant
- Communications Advisor
- Tech Solution Designer
- Official Tryer + Testerer
- Very Bad Dancer
I’m here to build personalised tech solutions that make life easier (for you, and the people who use your systems). All enhanced by my ridiculously geeky insights that are good for you. Yes, just like that fibrous green. Kale.
“What are some things you offer, Kale?”
RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify risks to your people and property then take informed, proactive action steps
SECURITY EVALUATION
Test your existing systems for suitability and give you insights into your vulnerabilities
PERSONALISED PLANS
Recommend the best tech solutions to achieve your security and communication goals
STAGED DESIGNS
Protect your budget and offer solutions to action over time (instead of all in one go)
TRUSTED ADVICE
Look after your best interest with no other motive than to get you the best outcome
HONEST SOLUTIONS
Provide you with the same tried and tested solutions I recommend to my family and friends (and use in my own business)
INSIDER REASSURANCE
Make sure you get what you pay for by reviewing tenders and plans, then advising you on your best options
INFORMED GUIDANCE
Giving you real-talk info about systems by an ex-installer, and someone who understands more than just the sales brochure
Nerd-loving words
Toby Cumpstay – Simply for Strings
Kale has been instrumental in the success of our networking, data and wireless access of our business. He took the time to understand our business, what works for us and how we operate and has a unique ability to easily communicate the tech-talk in real words. Kale has provided us with peace of mind when it comes to our security, networking and communications services for the business. I would highly recommend Kale and Lightbox Consulting to anyone in need of high-quality, professional services.
Gaby Hung – Hung Design
Whilst working on the tech streamline of my biz I found myself tasked with email and domain migrations, google workspace set up, etc and was dreading it. That’s where Kale came in – he sorted everything without a hitch over a weekend to ensure there was no down time for my communication channels.
Highly recommend outsourcing your tech headaches to Kale as he turns them into easy ticks on your to-do list.
Sav Joannou – Capital IT Solutions
We have worked with Kale for a number of years now and trust him on any of our clients’ networks. Kale is an expert at what he does in the true sense of the word, from planning all the way to installation.
He goes beyond just doing the job, he ensures he understands how a clients business work to ensure he get the best solution for them. Above and beyond is standard practice and we hope to continue to work together for years to come.
Oliver Binz – Ironside Risk Partners
Ironside has been working with Lightbox since 2016. We engage Kale to provide specialist consulting skills to our clients, and as such we trust him to provide a very high quality of services and professionalism.
Kale has provided us with specialist support ranging from initial systems review, design, market testing and evaluation, implementation and commissioning supervision through to client acceptance. His client centric approach, strong technical knowledge and eye for detail ensure clients get the right solution. Just as importantly, our clients enjoy working with Kale and trust his technical expertise.
I have no hesitation in recommending Kale to any clients that have a complex security or communication project, and require expert assistance.
Di Foster
Lightbox Consulting have been a dream to work with, Kale is responsive and professional, however more importantly solved my problem (which the two companies before couldn’t do).
I highly recommend Lightbox Consulting, gold star service!
Frantically Frequently asked questions
“Kale, can’t I just go to an installer?”
A GP would never perform brain surgery. Just like an installer should never draft security plans. Seeing a generalist for a specialised field feels off, right? Right!
Like dentists and teeth. Astronauts and space travel. Security and communications are my thing. As a security consultant, I offer personalised, informed and specialised advice. So you know it’s correct. Every. Single. Time.
“What even is security, communications and telecommunications though?”
Are you sick of people blurting out buzzwords that make no sense? Hear you. Let’s look at it this way:
Security: Everything that keeps your building secure. Think CCTV, automated locks and gates, swipe cards and control rooms.
Communications: All the tech inside your building and often behind walls. Like jacks, servers and TV points.
Telecommunications: Everything that connects your building with the outside world. Think Wi-Fi, NBN and phone systems.
Think of me as the security tech consultant who doesn’t talk nerdy to you.
“Why should I pay you when I can just get the security integrator to do this stuff?”
I love security integrators, I really do (in fact, I used to be one). And I completely agree that price is important. It’s well known within the industry that most integrators are trained to use specific brands, so they’re the only ones they recommend. I’m not tied to brands, so my answers go far deeper than the sales brochure (which you won’t have to read now). I’m a massive nerd (guilty). So I keep up with the latest changes and technologies on the Australian market. Then test the lot. (Told you. Nerd.) So, my recommendations are completely based on your best possible solution.
“On a scale of 1 to nerd, what are you?”
12
“Apart from breakdowns here and there, our systems are working okay. Should I wait to get in touch when everything’s up in flames?”
Just like with fires, It’s best to be prepared before they happen.
It’s great to hear your systems are chugging along okay at the moment. My approach is to look at your whole system and see what the life of it looks like. The world of tech moves faster than a speeding bullet train headed straight for Mars in the year 2798. So, often when a system reaches a point where it’s experiencing niggling issues, parts are trickier to come by. We don’t want you getting into the scenario of your clients not being able to get into your building because a spare board has to be sent in from another state. I’m all about that #proactivelife and always recommend getting in touch *before* disaster strikes.
“Okay, oops – my tech is up in flames RIGHT NOW!!! Can you help me?”
Sure! Get in touch here and I’ll reach out soon (usually within 24 hours).
“What’s my *actual* tech coverage score?”
Let’s shine a light on your systems. Are you really protected and connected the way you think?