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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Antivirus Crash Course (Implement Security Solutions Today)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today) Friday, 21 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Antivirus Crash Course (Implement Security Solutions Today)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-21-24/b2ap3_large_Antivirus_924210506_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today "Your Antivirus Crash Course (Implement Security Solutions Today)") Antivirus is a staple security solution for businesses and everyday PC users, but have you ever considered how it works? By thinking through some of the details, you might gain a greater understanding of how antivirus works, what it does, and why you need to keep it updated. Today, we’re going to discuss just that, starting from square one. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Real ROI of Investing in Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services) Thursday, 20 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![The Real ROI of Investing in Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1500/b2ap3_large_62385909_ROI_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services "The Real ROI of Investing in Managed IT Services") I’m about to state the obvious here, but when it comes to running a small business, anything that costs money is probably going to feel like an expense. That’s obviously the definition of expense, but hear me out, we’re talking about feelings. Particularly, we’re talking about that gut feeling that business owners get when they have to sign a check. Occasionally, the money you spend will feel more like an investment; when you feel like this is going to help move the business forward. For many small business owners, IT is often seen as just another expense—something that’s necessary but not necessarily a driver of growth or profit. But what if we told you that investing in managed IT services isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about making your business more efficient, secure, and profitable? So, what’s the real return on investment (ROI) of managed IT services? Let’s break it down. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun) Wednesday, 19 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-19-24/b2ap3_large_ByeSkype_505479462_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun "Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)") Skype, once a popular and beloved video chat platform, has reached the end of its rope (in a manner of speaking). Microsoft is discontinuing the 20-year-old communication application, instead focusing its efforts on Microsoft Teams. The last update to Skype will be on May 5, but that doesn’t change the impact Skype had on the development of modern communication tools. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize) Monday, 17 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-17-24/b2ap3_large_AnalogDigital_309497061_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize "Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize") The modern business is more technologically driven than ever before, but there are some out there who haven’t embraced the benefits of technology and have alternatively chosen to stick with their more analog, tried and true methods. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss why technology is important and how to get started if your business is stuck in the 20th century. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description) Friday, 14 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-14-24/b2ap3_large_Security_189510241_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description "“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description") We will always reinforce how critical it is for everyone in any workplace to have a grasp of cybersecurity best practices, regardless of their role or responsibilities. However, based on a survey conducted by UK-based cybersecurity firm Ramsac, this baseline is not being met by a long shot. Why do we say this? Simple: this survey revealed that one in three adults failed a cybersecurity test designed for 11-year-olds. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=235) [ 44 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=215) [ 45 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=220) [ 46 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=225) [ 47 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=230) [ 48 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=235) [ 49 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 50 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=245) [ 51 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=250) [ 52 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=255) [ 53 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=260) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=245) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=1345)