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##  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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##  [3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Utilize Automated Cloud Backups](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-reasons-why-your-business-should-utilize-automated-cloud-backups)

  Saturday, 25 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Data backup is something that some organizations think they can do without, simply because they believe that it’s only valuable to have in the event that something wrong happens. Well, we’re here to break the bad news that if something can go wrong, it most likely will go wrong… at least at some point. With automated cloud backups, however, the chances of some unexpected emergency ending your business are drastically reduced.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10)

  Friday, 24 September 2021

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Have you ever booted up your computer at the start of the workday only to find it slow and sluggish? Sometimes this has to do with how many startup processes are occurring when your computer is just starting to wake up. You might be able to give it a little morning jumpstart by disabling certain startup processes or programs.

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##  [Yes, Your Business Can Use Outsourced IT Services!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/yes-your-business-can-use-outsourced-it-services)

  Thursday, 23 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Finding talent can be difficult for businesses, especially for those that are challenged by variables such as their geographic location (not as big of a problem thanks to remote employment), but more often than not, budget will be the key holdup for small businesses seeking top talent. Thankfully, even small businesses can hire top talent through the process known as outsourcing, which is particularly helpful for acquiring talented and qualified IT professionals.

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##  [What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous)

  Wednesday, 22 September 2021

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Have you ever wondered how hackers manage to pull off incredible feats like bombarding networks and servers with so much traffic that they simply cannot function? None of this would be possible if not for botnets. But what is a botnet, and why is it important for your organization to understand? Let’s dive into the details.

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##  [3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology)

  Monday, 20 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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For the average business, upgrading technology comes with some risks. Will you get the return on your investment back fast enough to make your investment worthwhile? Will the technology solve the operational problems you are trying to confront? Do you have the available capital to make significant upgrades? These questions and more can keep a business from taking advantage of the amazing benefits many new technologies can bring. Today, we thought we’d outline four signs that will tell you when it’s time to upgrade your business’ technology.

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##  [Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured)

  Friday, 17 September 2021

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Historically there have been several methods to transfer data from one system to the next, and while the cloud has rendered many of them irrelevant and unnecessary, that doesn’t mean they aren’t used by people looking to move data quickly. Many professionals still opt to use USB flash drives to keep certain data close at hand, but how at risk does this put the data on these drives?

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##  [How Technology Helps You Build a Better Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-technology-helps-you-build-a-better-business)

  Wednesday, 15 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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In today’s competitive business environment, you need every edge you can get to one-up your competition and make waves in your chosen industry. One of the best ways you can do so is by strategically implementing technology solutions that can enhance or transform the way your business operates both internally and externally.

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##  [Huge Data Leak Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Configurations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations)

  Monday, 13 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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What happens when your company configures something on its infrastructure incorrectly? It turns out, according to a recent data leak, that a lot can go wrong, especially in regards to cybersecurity and the privacy of sensitive records. The affected software was not an unknown third-party application, but was actually Microsoft! How did one of the world’s largest software developers put out software that potentially exposed millions of records? Let’s dig into the details.

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##  [Looking In at the Benefits of Remotely Monitoring Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/looking-in-at-the-benefits-of-remotely-monitoring-your-business-technology)

  Friday, 10 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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For small businesses with limited budgets and workforces, getting the type of maintenance needed to keep complicated pieces of machinery and technology in tip-top shape seems like a tall order. Sometimes it might be a budgetary issue, where it costs too much to hire in-house staff to handle this burden. Other times it might seem like you just can’t find any talent in your location. Thanks to modern technology—remote monitoring and management technology, in particular—you are no longer stuck by these limitations

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##  [4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for)

  Wednesday, 08 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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It’s easy to focus on threats that are external to your business, like viruses and malware that are just waiting to infiltrate your network, but what about threats that exist from within? While insider threats are not particularly common in the dramatic, over-the-top way that they are made out to be in movies and media, they are still a very real issue that should be addressed by your organization’s network security protocols.

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##  [Properly Managed IT Can be a Game Changer for Massachusetts Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/properly-managed-it-can-be-a-game-changer-for-massachusetts-businesses)

  Tuesday, 07 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The last year and a half has ushered in many valuable lessons, and for many smaller businesses, the takeaway was the importance of good people and reliable technology when it comes to making major shifts to how a business operates.

From the technology side, many businesses struggled to obtain normality in a world that suddenly shifted to remote. If you managed to do it on your own, we applaud you. We saw the struggle and were able to assist with our clients through technologies we had been using for years, and for the most part, it paid off.

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##  [3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean)

  Monday, 06 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Regular computer maintenance is part of maintaining healthy IT infrastructure, but one aspect that can often go by the wayside is keeping your computer physically clean. By this, we mean keeping it dust-free, clean and tidy. We’ve put together a shortlist of everyday actions that employees of any caliber can use to keep their workstations clean. This will help your organization take preventative measures over time and (hopefully) prolong the lifespan of your business’ technology.

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##  [Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life)

  Friday, 03 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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With Microsoft announcing that the Windows 11 release is right around the corner, most users will be looking to upgrade to hardware that supports it. This is a topic for another day. As we approach the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft is gearing up to retire one of its most controversial (and ultimately innovative) operating systems to date, Windows 8.1. Today, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the mixed bag Windows 8.1 is and how it will be important to move off of the software by January 2023.

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##  [What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things)

  Wednesday, 01 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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In today’s ever-connected world, many devices are capable of utilizing an Internet connection to share and access information, including some rather unorthodox ones. All of these devices contribute to the greater collective which is referred to as the Internet of Things. While this type of unprecedented connectivity can be a great boon for businesses, it also represents great risks for business owners who do not take it seriously.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things)

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##  [Mobile Management Is More Crucial than Ever](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mobile-management-is-more-crucial-than-ever)

  Monday, 30 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Make no mistake, the impact that your mobile device strategy has on your business is an important one. It can make or break your organization’s security, as well as stymie or encourage your organization’s productivity. Therefore, you should do everything in your power to make sure that your mobile device management platform is working to your company’s advantage. Let’s take a look at some of the features that all good MDM platforms should enable.

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  [Smartphones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Mobile Device Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device-management)   [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices)

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##  [Easy to Follow Tips to Extend the Life of Your Mobile Device’s Battery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/easy-to-follow-tips-to-extend-the-life-of-your-mobile-device-s-battery)

  Saturday, 28 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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When was the last time you wished your device had just a little bit of gas left in the tank? Smartphone batteries tend to degrade over time, regardless of how preventative and proactive we are with our day-to-day use. To help you be as productive as possible with your smartphone while the battery is still functional, we have put together a list of tips that you can use to help keep your battery as full as possible throughout the workday.

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  [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone)   [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)   [Battery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/battery)

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##  [Is Your PC Ready for Windows 11?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-pc-ready-for-windows-11)

  Friday, 27 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11, the latest in its line of PC operating systems, as well as detailed its system requirements. Will your business be upgrading to Windows 11 when the time comes? We think a lot of it will depend on its current IT infrastructure and whether or not you meet the minimum requirements right out the gate. Let’s dive into the details and what you need to know about Windows 11.

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  [Windows 11](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-11)   [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [Microsoft](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft)

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##  [4 Ways to Use Data for Growing Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/4-ways-to-use-data-for-growing-your-business)

  Thursday, 26 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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All businesses collect data of some sort, whether it’s for the purposes of storing customer information or product specifications. However, not all businesses understand the importance of this data; in fact, you could be sitting on countless opportunities for growth without even realizing it. Here are some ways that you can take commonly procured data and transform it into actionable steps for growth.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Customer Relationship](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/customer-relationship)

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##  [3 Variables You Need to Consider for an Effective Digital Transformation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-variables-you-need-to-consider-for-an-effective-digital-transformation)

  Wednesday, 25 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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For decades, technology has been the driving force behind some of the biggest and most radical shifts in business. Therefore, it makes sense to assume that the keys to your organization pushing past its limits and becoming truly exceptional lies in the implementation of new technologies that change operations in a profound way. The process of digital transformation does not have to be difficult, but it is important in a business environment so that you can stay competitive.

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  [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [3 Mantras to Live By for Everyday IT Success](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-mantras-to-live-by-for-everyday-it-success)

  Tuesday, 24 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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With so many technical terms to know and processes to understand, one might think that the only possible way to take care of your IT infrastructure is to hire professionals to monitor and maintain every aspect of it. While there is certainly a lot of truth to this statement, and working with professionals presents a ton of value, it doesn’t take a genius to implement small, common-sense practices that can compound over time.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)

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