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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) ## [Tip of the Week: The Guide to Optimal Password Efficacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-the-guide-to-optimal-password-efficacy) Wednesday, 17 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: The Guide to Optimal Password Efficacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-17-21/b2ap3_large_132222588_password_efficiency_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-the-guide-to-optimal-password-efficacy "Tip of the Week: The Guide to Optimal Password Efficacy") Your business’ security largely depends on how secure the passwords are that keep your resources from being accessed without authorization. Despite this, many users—perhaps even you—frequently sacrifice sufficient security measures in favor of the simple and convenient route, cutting corners when coming up with their passwords. Let’s try and remedy this by reviewing a few practices that can help make a password more effective. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [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-the-guide-to-optimal-password-efficacy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-the-guide-to-optimal-password-efficacy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Google Search Now Gives More Info into What You’re Clicking On](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on) Monday, 15 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) [ ![Google Search Now Gives More Info into What You’re Clicking On](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-15-21/b2ap3_large_216680759_google_search_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on "Google Search Now Gives More Info into What You’re Clicking On") While Google Search has become eponymous for “online search”, the company has not stopped innovating upon the capabilities of the service. Most recently (as of this writing, of course) one improvement that the company is making is to give more content a bit more context before a user clicks through to a potential threat. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Conduct a Security and Compliance Audit, You Won’t Regret It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/conduct-a-security-and-compliance-audit-you-won-t-regret-it) Friday, 12 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) [ ![Conduct a Security and Compliance Audit, You Won’t Regret It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-12-21/b2ap3_large_259469390_compliance_audit_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/conduct-a-security-and-compliance-audit-you-won-t-regret-it "Conduct a Security and Compliance Audit, You Won’t Regret It") If you are an avid reader of our blog, we are constantly saying how there are always a growing number of threats. This is true. Two-in-every-three business owners consider that their cybersecurity risks are increasing each year. The other third must not focus on them, and that is a problem. In fact, many business owners don’t give the proper respect to cyberthreats and many of those businesses pay the price. This is why every business should consider a security and compliance audit a mandatory part of their yearly IT assessment. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/conduct-a-security-and-compliance-audit-you-won-t-regret-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/conduct-a-security-and-compliance-audit-you-won-t-regret-it) [ ![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: Browser Best Practices for Boosted Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-browser-best-practices-for-boosted-security) Wednesday, 10 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: Browser Best Practices for Boosted Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-10-21/b2ap3_large_108848208_boost_security_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-browser-best-practices-for-boosted-security "Tip of the Week: Browser Best Practices for Boosted Security") Privacy is a sensitive subject nowadays, especially online. Regardless of the browser you have elected to use, properly using it will have a large impact. Let’s review a few ways that you and your team can help secure your business and its resources and go over these settings. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Browser](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/browser) [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-browser-best-practices-for-boosted-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-browser-best-practices-for-boosted-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Does Your Current IT Provider Fully Realize Your Needs?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-current-it-provider-fully-realize-your-needs) Tuesday, 09 February 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) [ ![Does Your Current IT Provider Fully Realize Your Needs?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/547/b2ap3_large_Page-1-Image-1.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-current-it-provider-fully-realize-your-needs "Does Your Current IT Provider Fully Realize Your Needs?") This might sound familiar for some of you, especially if you are in the construction, engineering, or architecture business, or any other industry that has pretty demanding computing needs. Some industries require better hardware to handle the demanding software and work that needs to be done. Typical office workstations and infrastructure might work great for typical offices, but when you are working with AutoCAD, handling massive floor plans, accessing and sharing complex documents, and trying to get it all done within budget, the lower-end just isn’t going to cut it. Tags: [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-current-it-provider-fully-realize-your-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/does-your-current-it-provider-fully-realize-your-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Tips to Help You Make Better IT Decisions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-tips-to-help-you-make-better-it-decisions) Monday, 08 February 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) [ ![3 Tips to Help You Make Better IT Decisions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-8-21/b2ap3_large_250754808_helpful_tips_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-tips-to-help-you-make-better-it-decisions "3 Tips to Help You Make Better IT Decisions") Making solid business decisions can sometimes be confusing. Not that you try to make anything other than good decisions, but a lot of business is, and has always been, trial and error; and, you may know this from experience, error happens to be a big part of it. Today, we thought we would discuss what goes into good technology decisions and how many times it comes down to the results. Tags: [Business Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-management) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-tips-to-help-you-make-better-it-decisions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-tips-to-help-you-make-better-it-decisions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How AI Can Be Used to Make Your Business More Efficient](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-can-be-used-to-make-your-business-more-efficient) Friday, 05 February 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) [ ![How AI Can Be Used to Make Your Business More Efficient](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-5-21/b2ap3_large_164314960_ai_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-can-be-used-to-make-your-business-more-efficient "How AI Can Be Used to Make Your Business More Efficient") Out of all the technologies that have been introduced into the mainstream over the last few years, artificial intelligence—or AI—leads the pack in terms of innovation. Far from the science fiction of autonomous machines bent on the extinction of humanity, AI is now found in many examples of beneficial software. Let’s consider some ways that businesses can now use AI to their considerable advantage. Tags: [Big Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/big-data) [Customer Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/customer-service) [Machine Learning](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/machine-learning) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-can-be-used-to-make-your-business-more-efficient#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-can-be-used-to-make-your-business-more-efficient) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Working with Images on the Web, Part 2 - Resizing Images](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-2-resizing-images) Wednesday, 03 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![Working with Images on the Web, Part 2 - Resizing Images](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-3-21/b2ap3_large_400522402_resize_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-2-resizing-images "Working with Images on the Web, Part 2 - Resizing Images") In a recent post, we talked about the various image formats you should use when sharing images over email or online. The goal is to generate an image (or images) that are the smallest file size possible to make them easy to share and quick to download, without reducing the overall quality of the image. Tags: [Images 101](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/images-101) [Free Resource](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/free-resource) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-2-resizing-images#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-2-resizing-images) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Your Business Needs a High-Speed Internet Consultation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-high-speed-internet-consultation) Tuesday, 02 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) [ ![Why Your Business Needs a High-Speed Internet Consultation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/546/b2ap3_large_232288426_internet_speed_test_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-high-speed-internet-consultation "Why Your Business Needs a High-Speed Internet Consultation") As face-to-face communication continues to be on the back-burner, tools such as your website, social media, and other online conferencing solutions allow your business to remain in the public eye. Yet, as you rely on more bandwidth to continue to be productive, you may find you aren’t as productive as you like. Now is the time to consider a high-speed internet consultation to determine where the bottleneck in your productivity lies. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi) [Broadband](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/broadband) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-high-speed-internet-consultation#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-high-speed-internet-consultation) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Working with Images on the Web, Part 1 - Image File Formats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-1-image-file-formats) Monday, 01 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![Working with Images on the Web, Part 1 - Image File Formats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-1-21/b2ap3_large_276707373_web-image_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-1-image-file-formats "Working with Images on the Web, Part 1 - Image File Formats") Whether you are sharing them online, emailing them to a colleague, or putting them on your own website, it’s important to understand a few basics when it comes to image files and sizes. This guide will hopefully save you a lot of hassle when trying to email large images, update your website, and use social media, whether it be for your own personal use or for your business. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Free Resource](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/free-resource) [Images 101](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/images-101) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-1-image-file-formats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-with-images-on-the-web-part-1-image-file-formats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Will the Workplace Look Like After COVID-19?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19) Saturday, 30 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![What Will the Workplace Look Like After COVID-19?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_335519569_post_covid_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19 "What Will the Workplace Look Like After COVID-19?") As vaccines are showing promising results, we finally seem to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. While it is still early to “look back on” the pandemic (after all, we are far from out of the woods), it makes sense to look to the future and consider how the lessons we’ve learned will continue to impact us—and this is perhaps nowhere truer than in the workplace. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [COVID-19](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Significant IT Challenges for 2021](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021) Friday, 29 January 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) [ ![Significant IT Challenges for 2021](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-29-21/b2ap3_large_387171108_it_2021_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021 "Significant IT Challenges for 2021") 2020 was… well, 2020… so it really isn’t any surprise that those businesses that made it to 2021 aren’t quite out of the woods yet. The many difficulties and challenges that 2020 brought will carry over into this year, many of them pertaining to information technology and how businesses utilize it. Let’s take a few moments to anticipate how these IT challenges will manifest this year. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Scenarios Where Data Backup Can Save Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business) Thursday, 28 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![3 Scenarios Where Data Backup Can Save Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_367641762_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business "3 Scenarios Where Data Backup Can Save Your Business") Know it or not, your business takes in and creates a lot of data. Most of this data, like most items and information, isn’t worth much. Some of it, however, is crucial to your business’ ability to operate. If a situation comes along where you are faced with the prospect of losing your data, it will be much better to have a backup plan in place than not. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business) [ ![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: Taking You Through Embedding a Video with PowerPoint](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint) Wednesday, 27 January 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: Taking You Through Embedding a Video with PowerPoint](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-27-21/b2ap3_large_379523327_videoppt_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint "Tip of the Week: Taking You Through Embedding a Video with PowerPoint") When looking to present an idea, the first two options people think of are often to use a video, or to use a slideshow (typically, citing Microsoft PowerPoint). Our question is, why pick? Let’s go over how simple it is to embed a YouTube video right into your next PowerPoint presentation whether you’re using PowerPoint 365 or PowerPoint 2016. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Microsoft Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [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-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cultivating Good Business Communication is Critical](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical) Tuesday, 26 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Cultivating Good Business Communication is Critical](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_82313697_communication_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical "Cultivating Good Business Communication is Critical") Communication is key to any good relationship, and this is even more true when that relationship is based in a business setting. This is the case whether you’re referring to the correspondence between an organization and its clientele, or the collaboration between employees as they complete their tasks. Let’s consider four things small businesses can and should do to create a communications strategy that encourages their success. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Does Comprehensive IT Support Mean?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean) Tuesday, 26 January 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) [ ![What Does Comprehensive IT Support Mean?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/542/b2ap3_large_103629288_IT_services_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean "What Does Comprehensive IT Support Mean?") Is your business going from crisis to crisis? Are you unsure if your technology will help or hurt your business prospects today? How about tomorrow? It doesn’t have to be this way. When your business invests in comprehensive IT support, the technology you rely upon will be managed and maintained. Ultimately, fewer issues translate to greater uptime and productivity. Take a moment to learn why it is time for your business to invest in comprehensive IT support. Tags: [Outsource IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsource-it) [Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services) [Managed Service Provider](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service-provider) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Near Miss Teaches an Important Security Lesson](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson) Monday, 25 January 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) [ ![The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Near Miss Teaches an Important Security Lesson](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-25-21/b2ap3_large_402957145_congo_secure_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson "The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Near Miss Teaches an Important Security Lesson") To preserve your cybersecurity, you need to have a comprehensive view of everything involved with your technology—and we do mean everything. Let’s consider a recent close call, involving the Democratic Republic of Congo that exemplifies this perfectly that could have potentially exposed millions of Internet users to serious threats. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [CES Goes Virtual: A Look at Some Noteworthy Tech](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech) Friday, 22 January 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) [ ![CES Goes Virtual: A Look at Some Noteworthy Tech](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-22-21/b2ap3_large_241958067_noteworthy_tech_mobile_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech "CES Goes Virtual: A Look at Some Noteworthy Tech") The annual Consumer Electronics Show is one of the best looks at some of the best consumer technology that is coming down the pipeline over the next couple of years. Most of the technology won’t be readily available for a few years, and a lot of it may not even come to market, but one aspect of the event that is interesting is that for the first time it is completely virtual. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [CES](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ces) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Business Technology Comes in All Shapes and Sizes](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes) Thursday, 21 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Business Technology Comes in All Shapes and Sizes](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_256229414_business_technology_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes "Business Technology Comes in All Shapes and Sizes") Businesses use a vast array of technology for several different purposes. Some businesses use a muted strategy, while others depend on a technology-centered strategy to completely run their business’ operations. With businesses really trying to maximize their profitability, many turn to the automated tools offered by technology to cut their human resources costs. This month we thought we’d discuss some of the basic technology that even the smallest businesses are using to get ahead in a time when it is easy to fall behind. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information-technology) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three IT New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-it-new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-business) Thursday, 21 January 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) [ ![Three IT New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/538/b2ap3_large_391158323_New_Year_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-it-new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-business "Three IT New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business") 2020 has wound down and the new year has spun up, let’s take a moment to consider going beyond the usual New Year’s Resolutions of weight loss, quitting smoking, and being a better person—all of which are certainly well worth considering. Instead, let’s take a moment to think of ways to better your business, the foundation of your day to day routine. Here are three things you can do to make 2021 a better year than the last one was. 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