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

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##  [Why We’re Just Waiting for Break/Fix IT Services to Go Away](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-we-re-just-waiting-for-break-fix-it-services-to-go-away)

  Monday, 09 March 2020

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

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As much as we hate to admit it, the first thing that many people still think of when they hear the term “tech support” is the experience that comes with an antiquated approach to technology services: the break/fix method. Fortunately for us, we are seeing many businesses make the better decision, and turn to the clearly superior option, managed IT.

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  [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Google Adding Features to the G Suite](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-adding-features-to-the-g-suite)

  Friday, 06 March 2020

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

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It is apparent that Google is deeply invested in the G Suite, as they recently added an assortment of features to make basic processes much simpler and more convenient for their users. Here, we’ll go over a few of these updates, and how they can positively influence your operations.

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  [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google)   [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)

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##  [Coronavirus: A Threat to Your Staff, Cyberthreat to Your Operations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/coronavirus-is-a-threat-to-your-business-staff-and-a-cyberthreat)

  Thursday, 05 March 2020

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

  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)   [Alerts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/alerts)

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COVID-19, or coronavirus, has been a major global health concern over the past couple of months. At this point, it is clear that this disease could have serious impacts on the workplace. We wanted to provide a brief rundown of good workplace and network health practices, as well as a few pointers on how you can handle health-based employee absences.

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  [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)   [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Tip of the Week: 3 Easy Actions That Will Protect Your Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-easy-actions-that-will-protect-your-data)

  Wednesday, 04 March 2020

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

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The modern business has to deal with a lot of potential security problems. Today’s threat landscape is filled with people looking to prosper off of your misfortune. As a result, doing what you can to maintain the security of your network and data is essential. Today, we will discuss how maintaining your organizational cybersecurity doesn’t have to be costly or time consuming.The best way we’ve found to go about doing this is by highlighting a few key actions that you can take to keep your network secure and your data safe.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Microsoft is Finding Leaving Windows 7 Users Behind Difficult](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-is-finding-leaving-windows-7-users-behind-difficult)

  Monday, 02 March 2020

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

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Windows 7 might not be supported by Microsoft any longer, but millions of people are still using PCs that run the antiquated operating system. Since Microsoft has put an end to extended support for Windows 7 OS, a couple bugs have been found. Let’s take a look at what exactly is behind these issues and discuss your options.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Windows 7](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-7-1)

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##  [Vendor Management Saves You Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-saves-you-time-and-money)

  Saturday, 29 February 2020

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

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The small businesses that rely on technology typically logs a lot of phone time with technology vendors. Decision makers that may not know more than the average person about IT can be left making important technology decisions when they think they are just making financial decisions. Today, we’re going to explain how they are different and what your next step is.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Vendor Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor-management)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)

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##  [Benefits of Leaning on a Video Conferencing Solution](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/benefits-of-leaning-on-a-video-conferencing-solution)

  Friday, 28 February 2020

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

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It wasn’t too long ago when the idea of video conferencing was a very complicated one. The technology just wasn’t there to make it a major benefit for companies. As conferencing technology has been innovated upon, however, it now presents a laundry list of substantial benefits. Let’s take a look at some benefits you can see by moving to video-driven meetings.

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  [Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications)   [Meetings](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/meetings)   [Video Conferencing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/video-conferencing)

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##  [Promoting Profits: Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/promoting-profits-collaboration)

  Thursday, 27 February 2020

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

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With most businesses looking to control costs, their decision makers need to find innovative new ways to do business. One way that many firms can increase productivity without raising costs is to promote a culture of collaboration. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the useful technology that businesses can leverage to improve their output.

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  [Business Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-management)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Activate Microsoft’s Two-Step Verification](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-activate-microsoft-s-two-step-verification)

  Wednesday, 26 February 2020

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

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Nowadays a lot of accounts give you the option to set up two-step authorization; and, most of the time you probably should. The security and privacy benefits that your business can gain are substantial. Today, we’ll describe how to enable what Microsoft calls two-step verification.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Microsoft](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft)   [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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##  [Taking a Look at the Current Cybercrime Statistics](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/taking-a-look-at-the-current-cybercrime-statistics)

  Tuesday, 25 February 2020

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

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Organizational cybersecurity has to be a priority for every business. These days, companies are getting hacked left and right and being exposed to some of the very worst malware ever created. Today, we will take a look at some cybercrime statistics that will put in perspective just how damaging cybercrime is.

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  [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)

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##  [6 Benefits of the Paperless Office... and Yes, You Can Achieve It!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/6-benefits-of-the-paperless-office-and-yes-you-can-achieve-it)

  Tuesday, 25 February 2020

  [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)

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The average office worker still uses 10,000 sheets of paper a year. It’s hard to break old habits, but there are a lot of advantages to reducing and even eliminating the use of paper. With modern technology, the steps to get there are very obtainable for most businesses.

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  [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money)

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##  [Tech Giants Are in on AR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tech-giants-are-in-on-ar)

  Monday, 24 February 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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Augmented reality has been one of the most cited emerging technologies for the past few years. It was the technology that was supposed to fuel Google Glass, the failed attempt at creating a pair of revolutionary smart glasses. Since then, there hasn’t been much press about AR in the mainstream media and not much is known about major tech companies’ attempts to improve AR technology.

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  [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [Augmented Reality](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/augmented-reality)

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##  [Privacy Laws Are Changing Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/privacy-laws-are-changing-compliance)

  Saturday, 22 February 2020

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

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Most companies have some sort of regulation they need to stay compliant to, and 2020 seems to be a landmark year. This year, companies have to deal with end-of-life upgrades, the development of new privacy laws, as well as the existing regulatory landscape. Let’s take a look at why compliance is important and what to expect in the year ahead.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)   [IoT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/iot)

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##  [Why Should You Outsource Business Processes?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-should-you-outsource-business-processes)

  Friday, 21 February 2020

  [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)

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There quite a few reasons that it makes sense for a small-to-medium-sized business to lean on outsourced assets. Let’s go over a few of the biggest benefits that you could see from bringing on these kinds of services, from both a financial and operational stance.

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  [Managed Service Provider](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service-provider)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Outsourcing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourcing)

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##  [3 Email Management Tips You Need to Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-email-management-tips-you-need-to-know)

  Thursday, 20 February 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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Email is the primary method businesses use to communicate, yet the majority of us have never been trained to use it effectively. It’s pretty easy to get stuck in old, ineffective ways of handling your inbox. Here are three tips to manage your email, but first, learn how managing your email can make your business more secure and your team more productive.

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  [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)

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##  [Why is My Network Slow?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-is-my-network-slow)

  Wednesday, 19 February 2020

  [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)

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That’s an interesting question, as there are many things that can create some form of lag in a business’ network. Let’s go into some common causes of this slowness, starting with one clear indication that something is up.

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  [Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)

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##  [Social Engineering and Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business)

  Monday, 17 February 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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As prevalent as cybersecurity threats unfortunately are today, many users tend to overlook major threats that they just aren’t focused on nearly as much: social engineering attacks. Social engineering attacks are just another means for a cybercriminal to reach their desired ends, and therefore needed to be protected against.

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  [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Google is Introducing Verified Business SMS to Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-is-introducing-verified-business-sms-to-android)

  Friday, 14 February 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 often do you find a message in your SMS inbox that has clearly come from a business, but you almost have to wonder, simply because the incoming number seems to be randomized? Google has taken notice of this challenge, and so has rolled out a means for businesses to confirm that they are in fact the ones sending a particular message.

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  [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Useful OneDrive Features](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-useful-onedrive-features)

  Wednesday, 12 February 2020

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

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Microsoft has a well-developed reputation for creating software that enables users to achieve their work objectives, especially in the business setting. Here, we’re diving into a few capabilities of one such software title, OneDrive, to review some of the features that a user might want to take advantage of.

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  [Microsoft](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [OneDrive](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/onedrive)

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##  [How to Tell When Your Technology Needs Upgrading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-tell-when-your-technology-needs-upgrading)

  Monday, 10 February 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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The curious thing about information technology is that, while it improves as any other technology would, the environment can accelerate the various changes made to it at various rates. As a result, knowing when your business needs to upgrade its technology isn’t always so cut-and-dry. To help, we’re sharing a few clear indicators that hint that the time has come.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade)

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