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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Guide to the Modern Varieties of Cybercriminal](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-guide-to-the-modern-varieties-of-cybercriminal) Monday, 19 April 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) [ ![Your Guide to the Modern Varieties of Cybercriminal](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-19-21/b2ap3_large_106970616_different_cybercriminals_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-guide-to-the-modern-varieties-of-cybercriminal "Your Guide to the Modern Varieties of Cybercriminal") There is an entire litany of stereotypes that are commonly linked to the term “hacker”… too many for us to dig into here, especially since they do little but form a caricature of just one form that today’s cybercriminal can take. Let’s go into the different varieties that are covered nowadays under the blanket term of “hacker,” and the threat that each pose to businesses today. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-guide-to-the-modern-varieties-of-cybercriminal#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-guide-to-the-modern-varieties-of-cybercriminal) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule) Friday, 16 April 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-16-21/b2ap3_large_119904464_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule "Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule") I hope I don’t have to tell you how important your business’ data is to its continued survival, just as I hope I don’t need to explain why this makes this data a priority to protect, regardless of your business’ size. What I do want to explain is the concept of the 3-2-1 Rule and how it pertains to your data backup, and why we would recommend that one for your business’ purposes. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Managed IT Brings Your Technology Together](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-managed-it-brings-your-technology-together) Thursday, 15 April 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) [ ![How Managed IT Brings Your Technology Together](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/596/b2ap3_large_226785898_business_technology_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-managed-it-brings-your-technology-together "How Managed IT Brings Your Technology Together") Does your business rely on a variety of unrelated technology? Are you struggling to cobble together old hardware with new software? If your organization’s technology is more miss than hit, learn how managed IT brings your business stability. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Managed IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it) [Comprehensive IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/comprehensive-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-managed-it-brings-your-technology-together#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-managed-it-brings-your-technology-together) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Take a Screenshot in Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-take-a-screenshot-in-windows-10) Wednesday, 14 April 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Take a Screenshot in Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-14-21/b2ap3_large_355832106_screenshot_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-take-a-screenshot-in-windows-10 "Tip of the Week: How to Take a Screenshot in Windows 10") Okay, so first off: when it comes to taking a screenshot, today’s user has a lot of options baked into Windows. Of course, there’s the Print Screen key on most keyboards—but that only allows the user to literally take a screenshot of their entire display and edit it down in some other program. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Windows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-take-a-screenshot-in-windows-10#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-take-a-screenshot-in-windows-10) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How’s Your Password Hygiene?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-s-your-password-hygiene) Monday, 12 April 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) [ ![How’s Your Password Hygiene?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-12-21/b2ap3_large_120017418_password_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-s-your-password-hygiene "How’s Your Password Hygiene?") I’m not sure we need to tell you how important passwords are: they are the front-line defense to most of the accounts you create. What is often overlooked is the strategy of how to use a password to successfully protect accounts and data. Today, we will discuss best practices when creating and managing your passwords and how you are likely approaching your password strategy improperly. Tags: [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-s-your-password-hygiene#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-s-your-password-hygiene) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Dangerous Android App Masquerading as System Update](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dangerous-android-app-masquerading-as-system-update) Friday, 09 April 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) [ ![Dangerous Android App Masquerading as System Update](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-9-21/b2ap3_large_238140871_mobile_update_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dangerous-android-app-masquerading-as-system-update "Dangerous Android App Masquerading as System Update") Let’s face it, most people are glued to their phones when they have downtime. Many don’t look up to cross the street. With this much dedication to their individual mobile devices you’d think that people would be more careful about what they download. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android) [Mobile](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dangerous-android-app-masquerading-as-system-update#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dangerous-android-app-masquerading-as-system-update) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Keep Your Team from Burning Out](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-keep-your-team-from-burning-out) Wednesday, 07 April 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Keep Your Team from Burning Out](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-7-21/b2ap3_large_123143105_burned_out_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-keep-your-team-from-burning-out "Tip of the Week: How to Keep Your Team from Burning Out") Considering what the past year has been like, the idea that workplace burnout has been a hot topic isn’t all that surprising—even though less time has been spent in many offices than almost any other time to date. Regardless, burnout simply isn’t an office issue, meaning that remote workers are still susceptible to its ill effects. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-keep-your-team-from-burning-out#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-keep-your-team-from-burning-out) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Phishing Attacks are Such a Huge Risk for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-phishing-attacks-such-a-huge-risk-for-your-business) Monday, 05 April 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) [ ![Why Phishing Attacks are Such a Huge Risk for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-5-21/b2ap3_large_230311535_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-phishing-attacks-such-a-huge-risk-for-your-business "Why Phishing Attacks are Such a Huge Risk for Your Business") As one of the biggest cybersecurity considerations the modern business has to make, how to combat phishing has to be at the top of any business’ cybersecurity strategy. Let’s take a look at phishing and why it’s such a big problem for today’s business. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-phishing-attacks-such-a-huge-risk-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-phishing-attacks-such-a-huge-risk-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [2020 Was Rough for Healthcare Where IT Was Concerned](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2020-was-rough-for-healthcare-where-it-was-concerned) Friday, 02 April 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) [ ![2020 Was Rough for Healthcare Where IT Was Concerned](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-2-21/b2ap3_large_147243616_healthcare_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2020-was-rough-for-healthcare-where-it-was-concerned "2020 Was Rough for Healthcare Where IT Was Concerned") 2020 was, obviously, a challenging year for healthcare providers. In addition to the obvious issue of the COVID-19 pandemic creating serious operational, financial, and supply chain difficulties, cybersecurity concerns didn’t go away during this time. Let’s consider some of the additional stresses that IT security needs can, will, and have placed on healthcare providers. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hipaa) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2020-was-rough-for-healthcare-where-it-was-concerned#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2020-was-rough-for-healthcare-where-it-was-concerned) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [2FA Needs to be a Part of Every Massachusetts Business Cybersecurity Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2fa-needs-to-be-a-part-of-every-massachusetts-business-cybersecurity-strategy) Thursday, 01 April 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) [ ![2FA Needs to be a Part of Every Massachusetts Business Cybersecurity Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/585/b2ap3_large_403219640_2FA_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2fa-needs-to-be-a-part-of-every-massachusetts-business-cybersecurity-strategy "2FA Needs to be a Part of Every Massachusetts Business Cybersecurity Strategy") Many Massachusetts organizations have found themselves face-to-face with cyberattacks in the form of ransomware. While cyberattacks may seem inevitable, there are steps you can take to protect your business. Here is why 2FA is the one thing you can implement to reduce the chances of a data breach. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [BDR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/bdr) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2fa-needs-to-be-a-part-of-every-massachusetts-business-cybersecurity-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2fa-needs-to-be-a-part-of-every-massachusetts-business-cybersecurity-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [IT Service Checklist for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-service-checklist-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses) Wednesday, 31 March 2021 [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) [ ![IT Service Checklist for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-31-21/b2ap3_large_103617595_IT_services_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-service-checklist-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses "IT Service Checklist for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses") Most business owners that rely on their IT have heard about managed It services. Many already subscribe to some form of outsourced IT service. It is one of the best ways to cut down your business’ operational costs while gaining value through the use of services that, if they were to be purchased intermittently, would cost a lot more. Today, we thought we’d list some of the most important variables you should consider if you are looking to choose a managed IT services provider. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-service-checklist-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-service-checklist-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Stop Letting IT Problems Fester](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-letting-it-problems-fester) Tuesday, 30 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Stop Letting IT Problems Fester](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_217762376_IT_problems_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-letting-it-problems-fester "Stop Letting IT Problems Fester") Let me tell you a deep, dark secret about some of your employees... one that you might be a little surprised to hear: *They aren’t reporting issues to you.* This can snowball into much larger problems. Let’s discuss. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-letting-it-problems-fester#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-letting-it-problems-fester) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Android Apps Suddenly Crashing? You May Have Had a Bad Update](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/android-apps-suddenly-crashing-you-may-have-had-a-bad-update) Monday, 29 March 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) [ ![Android Apps Suddenly Crashing? You May Have Had a Bad Update](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-29-21/b2ap3_large_132856475_mobile_app_crash_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/android-apps-suddenly-crashing-you-may-have-had-a-bad-update "Android Apps Suddenly Crashing? You May Have Had a Bad Update") Google’s Android operating system has about a 71.9 percent global market share, making it the most used smartphone operating system in the world. It’s well-trusted, and although the experience differs since phone manufacturers customize Android to fit their device, generally the operating system is pretty stable. This wasn’t the case for a massive number of users around March 22nd, 2021. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/android-apps-suddenly-crashing-you-may-have-had-a-bad-update#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/android-apps-suddenly-crashing-you-may-have-had-a-bad-update) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Taking a Look at the IT That Fuels NASA’s Success](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/taking-a-look-at-the-it-that-fuels-nasa-s-success) Saturday, 27 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Taking a Look at the IT That Fuels NASA’s Success](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_415721600_mars_rover_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/taking-a-look-at-the-it-that-fuels-nasa-s-success "Taking a Look at the IT That Fuels NASA’s Success") *Perseverance* recently paid off, with the successful touchdown of the so-named Mars rover. In light of this, let’s consider a past rover launch and how a technical issue it encountered provides a case study for anyone whose business relies on technology. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/taking-a-look-at-the-it-that-fuels-nasa-s-success#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/taking-a-look-at-the-it-that-fuels-nasa-s-success) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Long and Short of Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-long-and-short-of-data-backup) Friday, 26 March 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) [ ![The Long and Short of Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-26-21/b2ap3_large_377824947_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-long-and-short-of-data-backup "The Long and Short of Data Backup") Having a comprehensive data backup and recovery strategy in place can absolutely save your business. This means it’s extremely important. Unfortunately, too many businesses don’t consider their backup and recovery systems until it is too late. Let’s unwrap what makes a successful backup and recovery platform work, and how to get one for your business. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-long-and-short-of-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-long-and-short-of-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tips to Improve Business Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-to-improve-business-productivity) Thursday, 25 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Tips to Improve Business Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_119865282_increase_productivity_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-to-improve-business-productivity "Tips to Improve Business Productivity") Productivity improves as time management improves. It seems like a simple notion, but if you aren’t deliberate about managing your time, there isn’t much positive movement that is going to be had in the productivity meter. This month, we thought we would help you by giving you a few strategies that will work to improve your employees’ productivity. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Meetings](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/meetings) [Time Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/time-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-to-improve-business-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-to-improve-business-productivity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Benefit Massachusetts’ Rural Hospitals](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-emr-electronic-medical-records-benefit-massachusetts-rural-hospitals) Thursday, 25 March 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) [ ![3 Ways EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Benefit Massachusetts’ Rural Hospitals](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/581/b2ap3_large_184677181_EMR_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-emr-electronic-medical-records-benefit-massachusetts-rural-hospitals "3 Ways EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Benefit Massachusetts’ Rural Hospitals") The pandemic brought a wealth of problems to medical institutions, especially to rural and underserved communities. Southern New England’s underserved medical institutions have been underfunded and under stress before the pandemic. Not only did the pandemic bring a sudden increase in patients, but also an increase in medical documentation to support their treatment. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hipaa) [EMR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/emr) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-emr-electronic-medical-records-benefit-massachusetts-rural-hospitals#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-emr-electronic-medical-records-benefit-massachusetts-rural-hospitals) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Policies that Every BYOD Strategy Needs to Abide By](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/policies-that-every-byod-strategy-needs-to-abide-by) Wednesday, 24 March 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) [ ![Policies that Every BYOD Strategy Needs to Abide By](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-24-21/b2ap3_large_64274144_byod_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/policies-that-every-byod-strategy-needs-to-abide-by "Policies that Every BYOD Strategy Needs to Abide By") One of the most effective means for a business to shave a few dollars off its budget (and potentially boost employee engagement, for that matter) is to adopt something called a Bring Your Own Device policy—effectively, an agreement that allows their team members to access business-owned documents and files on devices they personally own to get their work done. While these policies have been shown to be very effective, they also need to be carefully considered so they can be adopted appropriately. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [BYOD](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/byod) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/policies-that-every-byod-strategy-needs-to-abide-by#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/policies-that-every-byod-strategy-needs-to-abide-by) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Not All Industries Use the Same Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/not-all-industries-use-the-same-solutions) Tuesday, 23 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Not All Industries Use the Same Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_180819212_solutions_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/not-all-industries-use-the-same-solutions "Not All Industries Use the Same Solutions") Professional services include some of the oldest professions in the world, and some of the newest. Regardless of what kind of professional services business you run, it is hard to continue to meet your customer’s needs without incorporating some technological changes. Furthermore, there are new innovations that can help your business thrive. Let’s examine some of this technology to see if it could benefit your business. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Innovations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovations) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/not-all-industries-use-the-same-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/not-all-industries-use-the-same-solutions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [An Entire Year Later, Remote Conferencing Still Makes Workers Nervous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-entire-year-later-remote-conferencing-still-makes-workers-nervous) Monday, 22 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![An Entire Year Later, Remote Conferencing Still Makes Workers Nervous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-22-21/b2ap3_large_392940583_remote_conference_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-entire-year-later-remote-conferencing-still-makes-workers-nervous "An Entire Year Later, Remote Conferencing Still Makes Workers Nervous") For all its benefits, remote conferencing isn’t the easiest means of doing work for many people, as many have found out through experience. With businesses quite literally forced into this approach for some time now, employees are starting to feel the toll. Let’s discuss some of the impacts that long-term remote conferencing has had, and what can be done to minimize them. 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