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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) ## [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [ Subscribe to updates from author ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Unsubscribe to updates from author ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?format=feed&type=rss) Dan is a trusted IT advisor with a background of over 25 years in IT and continuously works on the challenges of putting the right people in place to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Do Google’s New Policies on User Data Privacy Indicate Larger Changes?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-google-s-new-policies-on-user-data-privacy-indicate-larger-changes) Friday, 19 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) [ ![Do Google’s New Policies on User Data Privacy Indicate Larger Changes?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-19-21/b2ap3_large_113916242_data_privacy_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-google-s-new-policies-on-user-data-privacy-indicate-larger-changes "Do Google’s New Policies on User Data Privacy Indicate Larger Changes?") Just in case you haven’t been paying attention, online privacy has been highlighted significantly in recent years—in no small part due to the sale of our profiles by the tech giants that provide today’s most (in)famous websites… including and especially Google. Having said this, it is also important to acknowledge that some of Google’s recent policy changes could suggest that this may change at some point. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-google-s-new-policies-on-user-data-privacy-indicate-larger-changes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-google-s-new-policies-on-user-data-privacy-indicate-larger-changes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Massachusetts’ Data Protection Law, Ransomware, and You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-data-protection-law-ransomware-and-you) Thursday, 18 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) [ ![Massachusetts’ Data Protection Law, Ransomware, and You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/577/b2ap3_large_251766359_data_protection_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-data-protection-law-ransomware-and-you "Massachusetts’ Data Protection Law, Ransomware, and You") Many businesses don’t think about ransomware until they suddenly can’t access any of their data without paying off a cybercriminal. However, Massachusetts has one of the most robust data protection laws in the nation. This means that even if you manage to regain your data, your business may still be in jeopardy if you don’t follow Massachusetts’ data protection laws. Here’s how you can protect your business. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [data protection](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-protection) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-data-protection-law-ransomware-and-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-data-protection-law-ransomware-and-you) [ ![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: Make Your Laptop Trackpad Less Annoying with ClickLock](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-make-your-laptop-trackpad-less-annoying-with-clicklock) Wednesday, 17 March 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: Make Your Laptop Trackpad Less Annoying with ClickLock](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-17-21/b2ap3_large_93035565_clicklock_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-make-your-laptop-trackpad-less-annoying-with-clicklock "Tip of the Week: Make Your Laptop Trackpad Less Annoying with ClickLock") The laptop is one of the great productivity tools in modern business. Their portability gives them immense value. There are some cons to using a laptop, however. One is the trackpad. While they have improved over the years, they are still not ideal, which is why you see many people who use a laptop for productivity bring along a wireless mouse. One of the biggest problems people run into is that they have a hard time with the click-and-drag feature on the trackpad and this makes working in certain programs maddening. Today, we have a tip to make this process much simpler. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [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-make-your-laptop-trackpad-less-annoying-with-clicklock#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-make-your-laptop-trackpad-less-annoying-with-clicklock) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business) Monday, 15 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-15-21/b2ap3_large_355252989_cloud_virtualization_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business "How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business") Hardware is expensive, this much is certain. When a small or medium-sized business is looking to get the most bang for buck from their technology investments, they have to consider hardware to be the most crucial part of the equation. One option that businesses can take advantage of today is to use virtualized environments. Whether these computing environments are hosted onsite or in the cloud, a business can extend the usefulness of their IT budget by utilizing them. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of virtualization on your business. Tags: [Virtualization](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/virtualization) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Right IT Can Be a Real Moneymaker for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-it-can-be-a-real-moneymaker-for-your-business) Friday, 12 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) [ ![The Right IT Can Be a Real Moneymaker for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-12-21/b2ap3_large_372013538_improve_efficiency_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-it-can-be-a-real-moneymaker-for-your-business "The Right IT Can Be a Real Moneymaker for Your Business") All businesses, in some way, shape, or form, exist to generate revenue—whether their profits are retained for their own benefit or dedicated to supporting some other cause. Either way, this balance makes the difference between the investments a business makes and the return these investments see a critical consideration. By using modern technology, today’s organizations can tip this balance to be more in their favor. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-it-can-be-a-real-moneymaker-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-it-can-be-a-real-moneymaker-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [VoIP Significantly Improves Business Communications in Multiple Ways](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-significantly-improves-business-communications-in-multiple-ways) Wednesday, 10 March 2021 [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) [ ![VoIP Significantly Improves Business Communications in Multiple Ways](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-10-21/b2ap3_large_50402371_voip_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-significantly-improves-business-communications-in-multiple-ways "VoIP Significantly Improves Business Communications in Multiple Ways") With all the communication tools that businesses use today, there still is no more important option than the telephone system. Unfortunately for small businesses, the telephone system can be expensive and hard to manage. However, there is a way for you to get a fully featured telephone service with some of the most important tools your business needs, at a fraction of the price you currently pay for your enterprise telephone system. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-significantly-improves-business-communications-in-multiple-ways#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-significantly-improves-business-communications-in-multiple-ways) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Accounting Firms are Finding Their IT Overtaxed](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/accounting-firms-are-finding-their-it-overtaxed) Monday, 08 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) [ ![Accounting Firms are Finding Their IT Overtaxed](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-8-21/b2ap3_large_286023436_accounting_technology_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/accounting-firms-are-finding-their-it-overtaxed "Accounting Firms are Finding Their IT Overtaxed") With tax season quickly reaching its crescendo, accountants and CPAs face increased threats to their data security. Your clients' financial information is too good for a cybercriminal to pass up. Now is the time to prepare yourself to fight a cyberattack. Learn how managed IT can support your business in a variety of ways. Tags: [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/accounting-firms-are-finding-their-it-overtaxed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/accounting-firms-are-finding-their-it-overtaxed) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Does Your Organization Have Enough Bandwidth?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-organization-have-enough-bandwidth) Friday, 05 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) [ ![Does Your Organization Have Enough Bandwidth?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-5-21/b2ap3_large_201894464_bandwidth_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-organization-have-enough-bandwidth "Does Your Organization Have Enough Bandwidth?") A lot of business is being conducted over the Internet right now, in terms of communication and transactions alike, which makes a business’ capability to remain connected to its clientele even more important. Now is not the time to wonder if your business is as connected as it should be, which means that you need to know how much bandwidth you have available—and that what you do have is sufficient. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-organization-have-enough-bandwidth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-organization-have-enough-bandwidth) [ ![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: Highlighting Messages in Outlook](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-highlighting-messages-in-outlook) Wednesday, 03 March 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: Highlighting Messages in Outlook](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-3-21/b2ap3_large_128846753_email_highlights_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-highlighting-messages-in-outlook "Tip of the Week: Highlighting Messages in Outlook") Like any email platform, Microsoft Outlook can easily become overwhelmed with messages and conversations—effectively making it counterproductive rather than an asset to you and your team. Let’s take a few moments to go over a simple way that you can use Outlook’s internal tools to make your messages easier to deal with. Tags: [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [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-highlighting-messages-in-outlook#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-highlighting-messages-in-outlook) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Power Button is Capable of More Than On/Off](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-power-button-is-capable-of-more-than-on-off) Monday, 01 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 Power Button is Capable of More Than On/Off](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-1-21/b2ap3_large_314263349_power_button_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-power-button-is-capable-of-more-than-on-off "The Power Button is Capable of More Than On/Off") If you’ve ever used technology, the power button has had a pretty consistent appearance, and an even more consistent use. However, there’s a reason that the power symbol we’re so familiar with looks the way it does. Furthermore, there’s more that the power button can ultimately do. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-power-button-is-capable-of-more-than-on-off#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-power-button-is-capable-of-more-than-on-off) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [VoIP Is the Ultimate Addition By Subtraction](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voip-is-the-ultimate-addition-by-subtraction) Saturday, 27 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![VoIP Is the Ultimate Addition By Subtraction](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_251963161_VoIP_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voip-is-the-ultimate-addition-by-subtraction "VoIP Is the Ultimate Addition By Subtraction") With high-speed Internet practically being a necessity for today’s business, it isn’t a surprise that Voice over Internet Protocol has taken off in popularity over the past couple of years. A business that utilizes VoIP for communications rather than a telephone provider can expect to benefit in many ways. These are just a few of them. Tags: [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications) [Voice over Internet Protocol](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voice-over-internet-protocol) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voip-is-the-ultimate-addition-by-subtraction#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voip-is-the-ultimate-addition-by-subtraction) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success) Friday, 26 February 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) [ ![Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-26-21/b2ap3_large_121298187_IT_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success "Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success") When looking to improve your business via the use of technology, it helps to keep a few basic tenets in mind. Let’s review some strategies to help reinforce their importance. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 March IT Holidays You Should Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-march-it-holidays-you-should-know) Thursday, 25 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![3 March IT Holidays You Should Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_90206820_tech_day_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-march-it-holidays-you-should-know "3 March IT Holidays You Should Know") If you look hard enough, there is a “novelty” holiday for just about every day of the year. While many are of the fun and goofy variety, like March 13 being National Earmuff Day and March 28 being National Something On a Stick Day, others are used to remind us of important ideals and practices. Let’s take a few moments to shine a light on those days dedicated to important information technology concepts (even though we’ve technically missed National Technology Day, on January 6, Data Privacy Day, on January 28, and National Clean Out Your Computer Day, on February 8). Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-march-it-holidays-you-should-know#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-march-it-holidays-you-should-know) [ ![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 Prepare a Data Breach Response](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-prepare-a-data-breach-response) Wednesday, 24 February 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 Prepare a Data Breach Response](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-24-21/b2ap3_large_35197209_data_breach_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-prepare-a-data-breach-response "Tip of the Week: How to Prepare a Data Breach Response") Unfortunately, the more people lean on technology, the more data breaches there are. The correlation makes sense, but with so much innovation in data security and data systems, it’s a shame more can’t be done to keep businesses and individuals from losing data to opportunists and scammers. That’s why knowing how to circumvent these forces is essential to keep your data safe. Let’s take a look at how the people that are best at it keep their data secure. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [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-prepare-a-data-breach-response#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-prepare-a-data-breach-response) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Threats Can Come From Inside Your Business, Too](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/threats-can-come-from-inside-your-business-too) Tuesday, 23 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Threats Can Come From Inside Your Business, Too](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_322555752_insider_threat_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/threats-can-come-from-inside-your-business-too "Threats Can Come From Inside Your Business, Too") With so many companies having to deal with security problems coming in from the Internet, they may think that securing against an attack coming in from the outside is where all their attention should go. This can be an oversight that could have dire consequences for your business. This month, we tell you why you need a security strategy that protects your data and infrastructure from all manners of threats—inside or outside your network. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/threats-can-come-from-inside-your-business-too#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/threats-can-come-from-inside-your-business-too) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it) Monday, 22 February 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) [ ![If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-22-21/b2ap3_large_302828125_inventory_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it "If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT") A business' technology is by all measures a part of its inventory, and as such, it needs to be tracked. Let’s consider why in more detail, and how to do so properly. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI Can Help You Run Your Business Efficiently](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/ai-can-help-you-run-your-business-efficiently) Saturday, 20 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![AI Can Help You Run Your Business Efficiently](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_208953349_AI_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/ai-can-help-you-run-your-business-efficiently "AI Can Help You Run Your Business Efficiently") Not everyone understands the ways that businesses can leverage artificial intelligence, among the most popular of emerging technologies, to improve the way they do business. This is because there is fundamental confusion about what exactly AI is capable of. This month, we thought we would take a brief look at AI and how it can be used by even the smallest business to build more efficient operations. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [Customer Relationships](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/customer-relationships) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/ai-can-help-you-run-your-business-efficiently#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/ai-can-help-you-run-your-business-efficiently) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Securing Utilities Has to Be a Priority](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/securing-utilities-has-to-be-a-priority) Friday, 19 February 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) [ ![Securing Utilities Has to Be a Priority](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-19-21/b2ap3_large_159356917_secure_water_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/securing-utilities-has-to-be-a-priority "Securing Utilities Has to Be a Priority") It’s been reported that a hacker virtually broke into a Floridian water treatment facility and briefly increased the levels of sodium hydroxide in the Pinellas County water supply. Fortunately, onsite operators noticed the spike and reduced it right away, keeping the public from risk of increased levels of poison in their water. This is just the latest story in a seemingly never-ending supply of them that have to do with public utilities being at risk from cyberattacks. Today, we will take a look at this issue. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Infrastructure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/infrastructure) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/securing-utilities-has-to-be-a-priority#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/securing-utilities-has-to-be-a-priority) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Modern Technology that Can Take Property Management to the Next Level](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/modern-technology-that-can-take-property-management-to-the-next-level) Thursday, 18 February 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) [ ![Modern Technology that Can Take Property Management to the Next Level](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/558/b2ap3_large_301951593_property_management_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/modern-technology-that-can-take-property-management-to-the-next-level "Modern Technology that Can Take Property Management to the Next Level") Whether you are revamping your existing properties or acquiring new ones from retiring property managers, it’s important to make your investment as appealing and profitable as you can. On top of this, it’s also critical to be as effective as possible from the backend of your business—eliminating as much overhead as possible to keep your budget balanced and your properties filled. Here are some technologies that can help you modernize your property management firm while reducing overhead. Tags: [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Property Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/property-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/modern-technology-that-can-take-property-management-to-the-next-level#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/modern-technology-that-can-take-property-management-to-the-next-level) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways Your Team Can Fight Cyberattacks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-your-team-can-fight-cyberattacks) Thursday, 18 February 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 Your Team Can Fight Cyberattacks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/559/b2ap3_large_243498632_cyberattacks_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-your-team-can-fight-cyberattacks "3 Ways Your Team Can Fight Cyberattacks") Cybercriminals will always target your team first, as your team is, unfortunately, the weakest link in your cybersecurity chain. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are three tips to transform your team from the weakest link to your first line of defense protecting your data. 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