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

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##  [You’ll Want to Have a Training Plan to Improve Your Employees’ Skills](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-ll-want-to-have-a-training-plan-to-improve-your-employees-skills)

  Saturday, 24 July 2021

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

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When businesses onboard new employees, they typically have a series of qualifications they need applicants to meet in order to get to the interview process. Once they interview and are chosen from a list of applicants, the new hire does his/her entrance training and then it’s time to get to work. If your business doesn’t have the right training platforms in place, however, this process can take a lot longer than you’d like. This month, we thought we’d take a bit to go over this process and how getting the right training protocols in place upfront can have a positive effect on the way your new employees hit the ground running.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training)   [Workers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workers)

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##  [Proactive Remote Maintenance is the Key to Success Long-Term](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/proactive-remote-maintenance-is-the-key-to-success-long-term)

  Friday, 23 July 2021

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

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Many businesses struggle with IT maintenance and management. Maybe they don’t have the resources to perform in-house maintenance due to a lack of funding and, consequently, the inability to hire full-time technicians. Maybe they believe that their technology is perfectly fine as is and doesn’t require regular maintenance. We’re here to burst that bubble; you should always have maintenance at the top of mind, and in today’s business environment, there is no excuse not to.

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  [Remote Monitoring](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-monitoring)   [RMM](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/rmm)   [Proactive Maintenance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/proactive-maintenance)

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##  [New Study Addresses the Challenges of Readjusting to the Office Environment](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/new-study-addresses-the-challenges-of-readjusting-to-the-office-environment)

  Wednesday, 21 July 2021

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

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For the past year or so, most workers around the world were forced to work remotely in order to adhere to the strict social distancing guidelines imposed by governing bodies. Now that the time has come to return to the office, many workers are finding that their expectations are a bit different than they were previously, forcing business owners to respond.

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  [Health](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/health)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Employer/Employee Relationship](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/employer-employee-relationship)

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##  [What Can My Business Get Out of a Wireless Site Survey?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-can-my-business-get-out-of-a-wireless-site-survey)

  Tuesday, 20 July 2021

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

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Internet connectivity is a critical piece of a business’ infrastructure, particularly if that business intends to work productively. With wireless internet access now effectively the norm, there are various benefits to be had through the strategic use of a wireless site survey. Let’s go over some of these advantages.

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  [Information](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information)   [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade)   [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)

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##  [Smart Technology Is Changing Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smart-technology-is-changing-small-business)

  Monday, 19 July 2021

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

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A lot has been made about 5G and the way that it is going to significantly alter what is possible, without much mention about the other technology that will fuel this complete digital transformation. We thought that we would talk a little bit about smart technology, how your business can use it to your advantage, and what this technology needs to do to be ready for the world to come.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things)

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##  [Build Great Habits with These 3 Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/build-great-habits-with-these-3-tips)

  Friday, 16 July 2021

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

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As a business owner, we are sure that you have your fair share of day-to-day stressors. Oftentimes, these stressors can lead to the development of bad habits. When this happens, you might get the urge to correct the bad behavior and replace it with good, productive habits. That said, it’s easier said than done to build good habits, especially when you have so much else on your plate.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [The LinkedIn Breach Exposes Nearly 700 Million People](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-linkedin-breach-exposes-nearly-700-million-people)

  Wednesday, 14 July 2021

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

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Almost daily there is another data breach reported that exposes data for hundreds of thousands or millions of people. This is a troubling trend. One of the most troubling events happened recently as 700 million profiles from the social media network LinkedIn were found for sale on a popular hackers forum. What’s worse is that the company isn’t admitting that it had been breached recently. Let’s take a brief look at this situation and try to unpack what is going on with LinkedIn.

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  [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Why All Businesses Should Implement a Virtual Private Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-all-businesses-should-implement-a-virtual-private-network)

  Monday, 12 July 2021

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

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With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations were forced to transition to remote work, even though they would have preferred to keep operations within the office. While the transition was rough at first, these organizations may have found that remote work offers certain flexibilities that were impossible in the traditional office environment. That said, one looming threat was (and still is) a major concern for the remote workplace: security.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [VPN](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vpn)

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##  [The Global Chip Shortage a Real Problem for Many](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-global-chip-shortage-a-real-problem-for-many)

  Friday, 09 July 2021

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

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With such a heavy focus on remote work over the past year or so, if you have tried to procure equipment or technology solutions during this period, you may have noticed that it is much harder than usual to do so. The global chip shortage has led to many challenges for organizations, chief among them getting the parts needed to put together critical technology solutions. This opens up a whole other set of issues, though, particularly in regards to disruption of the supply chain.

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  [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer)

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##  [IT Security for Property Management Firms](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-security-for-property-management-firms)

  Thursday, 08 July 2021

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

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We recently went over how modern technology [simplifies the processes that property management firms and property managers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/modern-technology-that-can-take-property-management-to-the-next-level) undergo each and every day. We wanted to circle back on this and focus more specifically on the cybersecurity aspect of this conversation, diving into how the right tools could benefit property managers in terms of their security and data protection.

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  [BDR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/bdr)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)   [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi)

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##  [Data Backup is More Important Than You Think](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think)

  Wednesday, 07 July 2021

  [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)

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All businesses store and transmit data on a regular basis. From financial spreadsheets to client information to employee records, there is no shortage of data required by most organizations to maintain operations. What would you do if all that data were to suddenly vanish into thin air, or worse, be stolen by hackers?

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  [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-continuity)   [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup)   [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)

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##  [4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions)

  Monday, 05 July 2021

  [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)

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When you are looking to implement new technology solutions for your business, the last thing you should do is skip the planning process. You need to carefully consider all of your options, your business’ specific needs, and the various benefits that can come from all of these options. Today we will discuss how your business can choose the best technology that suits your organization and its operations.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences)

  Friday, 02 July 2021

  [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)

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We know, we know; you’re probably sick of seeing ransomware in headlines, and so are we, but we cannot stress enough how important having an awareness of it is for any business owner. A new study has found that businesses infected by ransomware who choose to pay up experience a different type of fallout--one that is a major cause for concern and a stark reminder that there are no guarantees with ransomware. Ever.

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  [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making)

  Wednesday, 30 June 2021

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

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For some companies, their IT is like a boat to a fisherman: they could conceivably do the work without it, but they wouldn’t have a business. For this reason it is important to know how to ascertain which technology investments are right for your business at any given time. Let’s go through a few considerations decision makers should highlight when choosing new technology for their businesses.

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##  [Installing a VoIP Platform Can Be Good for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/installing-a-voip-platform-can-be-good-for-your-business)

  Tuesday, 29 June 2021

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

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There aren’t many technological assets as important for a business as its communications solutions. Today, there are plenty of different solutions that businesses can use to interact with other people in the company, but for communications with customers and vendors, the telephone is still the best and most utilized. Today, we will look at business telephone systems and why choosing Voice over Internet Protocol simply makes sense for your business.

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  [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip)   [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Telephone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/telephone)

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##  [Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster)

  Monday, 28 June 2021

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

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Data recovery is a major pain point for small businesses, but not all organizations have the same resources and assets that make it possible. Small businesses in particular are more prone to forego data backup and disaster recovery because it does not provide an immediate return on investment. Well, we’re here to tell you that this mindset is wrong.

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  [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-continuity)   [Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/recovery)   [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup)

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##  [Additional Considerations for Your Business’ Data Backup Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/additional-considerations-for-your-business-data-backup-strategy)

  Saturday, 26 June 2021

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We routinely discuss the importance of a comprehensive data backup strategy. With so many workforces incorporating remote work into their operations, making such preparations is extremely important. Let’s go over some of the key steps that you need to take to secure your business’ data from loss.

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##  [There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base)

  Friday, 25 June 2021

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If you are looking for a way to smooth out the edges of your business, consider putting together a knowledge base that includes all policies, procedures, and other information so it is readily accessible by the people that interact within and from outside your business. Businesses that have well-documented policies and procedures have a tendency to have less difficulty onboarding new hires, fewer operational problems, and can always provide access to resources needed by employees, customers, and vendors. Today we will give you a few tips on how to successfully create a working knowledge base.

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##  [Train your Staff on These Four Security Strategies](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/train-your-staff-on-these-four-security-strategies)

  Thursday, 24 June 2021

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Are you one of the countless people who find themselves performing repetitive tasks like moving files around, working with people on the phone, navigating email, or updating information? It’s easy to find yourself in a situation where one wrong click can create a plethora of issues, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of network security.

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##  [Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies)

  Wednesday, 23 June 2021

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

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It’s no secret that new technology can be useful for a business, unfortunately too many businesses struggle with their technology implementations. When adding new tools to your business, you will need to understand that the more deliberate you are, the more success you will find. Rushing any new deployment is sure to have some types of issues. For today’s blog, we take you through some of the best practices of adding new technology to your business.

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