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

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##  [Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts)

  Friday, 11 September 2020

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

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around us, many businesses have found themselves seriously reconsidering their business’ infrastructure, pondering the switch from onsite hardware to cloud-based options. While these hosted options can offer businesses relief from a costly hardware refresh, it is important to acknowledge that cloud computing may not be a one-size-fits-all panacea. Let’s take a closer look.

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

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##  [Tip of the Week: How to Control Facebook and Instagram Ads](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-control-facebook-and-instagram-ads)

  Wednesday, 09 September 2020

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

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Social media platforms—like Facebook and Instagram—are a great place to communicate with people, as many political campaigns are now taking advantage of. With an election on the horizon, political advertisements abound on these platforms. Of course, not everyone wants their feeds cluttered with these ads… especially if these ads don’t align to their own politics.

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  [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online)

  Monday, 07 September 2020

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

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2020 has provided a stark new reality when it comes to education. While many schools across the country are trying their hardest to get students back in the classroom, the situation with COVID-19 is making it extraordinarily difficult. Students of 2020 are going to be doing some of their schooling online, there is no way around it. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the technology that is making this distance learning possible.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote)

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##  [Do Your Privacy Practices Line Up With Your Privacy Expectations?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-your-privacy-practices-line-up-with-your-privacy-expectations)

  Friday, 04 September 2020

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

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How concerned are you about your data privacy, as a consumer, particularly when you entrust it to another business? If you answered “very”, you aren’t alone… 87 percent of Americans consider their data privacy to be a human right. Having said that, most don’t pay near enough attention to their own security precautions. Let’s take a few moments and examine this trend.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy)

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##  [Business Analytics 101](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/business-analytics-101)

  Wednesday, 02 September 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology)

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Business analytics are a growing field, as all businesses can see benefits to their operations through the optimized performance and decision making that these kinds of analytics enable. Let’s go over business analytics, and how they can be used to your advantage when applied to your technology.

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  [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Analytics](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/analytics)

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##  [What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year)

  Tuesday, 01 September 2020

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

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The new school year has begun in some parts of the country, and it has caused a stir. With Massachusetts and Rhode Island setting guidelines for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, it looks very possible that many students are going to be able to return to school in some capacity in September. Regardless if your child’s school district opens or not, there are almost assuredly going to be times when he/she will be asked to use the computer to navigate their studies. Today, we’ll try to help you out by taking a look at what you need to know to prepare for times when your child will need to go to school from home.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [COVID-19](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/covid-19)   [Education](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/education)

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##  [What’s Happening with Blockchain](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-happening-with-blockchain)

  Monday, 31 August 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology)

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For a while there, blockchain was a buzzword that you would hear about constantly. It was the future of data security and secure online transactions. As 2020 has pointed our attention elsewhere, you’ve heard less and less about blockchain technology. Today, we’ll take a look at what some of the most innovative companies are doing with distributed encrypted networks,

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Blockchain](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/blockchain)

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##  [Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started)

  Saturday, 29 August 2020

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

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We’ve been predicting it, and feeling it, but now the numbers are in. Officially, cybersecurity attacks have increased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 crisis - in particular the lockdown.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [How to Ensure Your IT Resilience](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-ensure-your-it-resilience)

  Friday, 28 August 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology)

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How confident are you that your business could survive a data disaster of any size and scale, from a single misplaced file to a complete loss of your entire onsite infrastructure? Being prepared to recover from any version of events is key to your business’ success. Let’s discuss this concept, which is widely known as IT resilience.

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  [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [Structure Your Backup Platform to Your Business’ Needs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/structure-your-backup-platform-to-your-business-needs)

  Thursday, 27 August 2020

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

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There are a lot of different ways that companies and organizations approach data backup, ranging from backing up *everything* to backing up literally nothing (which we do not recommend). In many ways, backup is simply a form of insurance—the difference being that you’re investing in a solution to a problem, rather than a means to cover your business’ damages.

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  [BDR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/bdr)   [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup)   [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)

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##  [Tip of the Week: How to Implement Smarter Scheduling](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-implement-smarter-scheduling)

  Wednesday, 26 August 2020

  [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)

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If your business is like most, you and your team likely rely on a schedule to keep your processes moving along efficiently… while also ensuring that everyone has something to work on at any time. However, this is often easier said than done, which is why there are now cloud-based software options that make your scheduling efforts a little smarter.

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  [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Data Services Your Business Should Be Using](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-services-your-business-should-be-using)

  Tuesday, 25 August 2020

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

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Your business’ data is one of its most important assets. Today, there are ways to utilize data to help build a better business. Let’s take a look at the data services that are designed to help the modern business get the most out of this resource.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Data Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-management)

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##  [We’re Seeing an Increase in COVID-19-Related Cyberattacks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/we-re-seeing-an-increase-in-covid-19-related-cyberattacks)

  Monday, 24 August 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 situation in March, creating a vaccine has been a major priority. True to form, hackers have begun targeting the very organizations responsible for the vaccine trials. There’s a lesson to be learned, today we’ll discuss it.

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  [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [COVID-19](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/covid-19)

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##  [Your Business Needs a Well-Structured Mobile Device Policy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/your-business-needs-a-well-structured-mobile-device-policy)

  Saturday, 22 August 2020

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

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Smartphones are basically the most popular piece of technology ever. They can be used for much of the computing that people deem necessary. It’s no surprise that since they pay over $1,000 for these devices that your employees are going to take them everywhere, including your office. There was a time when employers were horrified by this fact, but today smartphones can just as easily be used for work as they are for distraction.

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

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##  [When Securing Your Smartphone, Some Options are Better Than Others](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/when-securing-your-smartphone-some-options-are-better-than-others)

  Friday, 21 August 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Today’s smartphones are equipped with assorted ways that users can authenticate their identity, from the now old-fashioned PIN to basic biometrics. However, while these options are available on a wide range of phones, not all of them are equally secure. Let’s look a bit closer at these authentication measures to find out which is most effective.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android)   [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone)

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##  [Should I Just Get A New Computer?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/should-i-just-get-a-new-computer)

  Thursday, 20 August 2020

  [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)

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Working remotely brings with it a wide range of advantages and challenges, ranging from resisting distractions to feeling disconnected from the team due to working alone. Many team members working at home realize that their technology doesn't allow them to keep the same level of productivity they had in the office. While their computers may be powerful enough to surf and stream, they became the main bottlenecks to their productivity. Is now the time to replace, repair, or upgrade their computer?

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  [Maintenance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/maintenance)   [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade)   [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Two Kinds of Best Practices for Remote Work](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-two-kinds-of-best-practices-for-remote-work)

  Wednesday, 19 August 2020

  [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)

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If you’re trying to productively work from home, what you use and how you use it are equally important considerations. To assist you, we felt it would be helpful to share a few best practices for each variable, so that you might be able to boost your remote productivity.

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  [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Remote Work](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-work)

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##  [We Made the 2020 MSP 501 List Again!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/news-a-events/we-made-the-2020-msp-501-list-again)

  Tuesday, 18 August 2020

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

  [News and Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/news-a-events)

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We are proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, Datalyst has been awarded a spot in the coveted MSP 501 list. Compiled each year by Channel Futures, this year had the most competition ever, making this accomplishment even bigger.

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  [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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##  [This Chrome Bug Could Affect Billions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-chrome-bug-could-affect-billions)

  Monday, 17 August 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Alerts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/alerts)

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Data and cybersecurity is hard enough without vulnerabilities coming from one of your most utilized applications. That’s the scenario after a bug was found in some of today’s most popular Internet browsers putting billions of people’s data security at risk. Let’s take a brief look at the vulnerability and how you can ensure that it won’t be a problem for you or your company.

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  [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google)   [Chrome](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/chrome)   [Browser](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/browser)

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##  [Four Questions You Need to Ask Yourself About Your Data’s Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-questions-you-need-to-ask-yourself-about-your-data-s-security)

  Friday, 14 August 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Data security always needs to be considered as one of your most important business priorities. After all, the ramifications of data loss are wide-reaching and severe. To help you ensure that your data security is at the level it needs to be, we’ve put together five questions you need to answer regarding your business’ security preparedness.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Encryption](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/encryption)

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