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

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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.

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##  [Your Business Could Use a Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/your-business-could-use-a-help-desk)

  Thursday, 29 August 2019

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

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If we asked you to imagine a world where your IT never suffered from technical issues related to your business’ technology, would it feel too good to be true? Unfortunately, it’s impossible for your organization to prevent every problem related to your IT. What is possible is for your business to encounter higher productivity and less downtime with the help of a dedicated help desk solution.

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  [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/help-desk)

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##  [Protect Your Computing Infrastructure with Remote Monitoring and Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/protect-your-computing-infrastructure-with-remote-monitoring-and-management)

  Wednesday, 28 August 2019

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

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Some businesses struggle with finding the right technology management support. There are several factors that come into play, including physical location of the service provider, distance to and from the worksite, and ease of support. In fact, managed IT services are one way you can sidestep the difficulty of finding access to affordable technology support entirely through the use of remote monitoring, maintenance, and management.

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  [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Monitoring](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/monitoring)   [RMM](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/rmm)

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##  [Tech Terminology: The Dark Web](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tech-terminology-the-dark-web)

  Wednesday, 28 August 2019

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

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Deep web and dark web. What’s the difference? Perhaps you’ve been using these words interchangeably. The dark web has a reputation for being the most toxic place on the internet, and for quite a few good reasons. Today we will dive deep into the dark web and why this reputation has been formed.

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  [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Dark Web](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/dark-web)

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##  [By Controlling Active Directory, You Can Control Your Whole Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/by-controlling-active-directory-you-can-control-your-whole-network)

  Tuesday, 27 August 2019

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

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The protection of your business’ computing assets is a bigger deal today than ever before. This is because there are dozens of ways that things could go wrong. One tool that many IT administrators like to use is called Active Directory, a feature found on most Microsoft Server operating systems that allow administrators to control users. This month, we take a look at Active Directory.

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  [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Active Directory](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/active-directory)   [Windows Server](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-server)

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##  [Access Management Failings Keep Businesses Targeted](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/access-management-failings-keep-businesses-targeted)

  Monday, 26 August 2019

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

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Your business’ data is precious, and it goes without saying that there are plenty of entities out there that want to get their grubby little fingers all over it. This is especially the case these days, when credentials and remote access tools can be purchased on the black market and leveraged against organizations of all sizes. If you don’t take action to keep your data secure from unauthorized access, you could face steep fines from compliance issues, not to mention the embarrassment of not being able to protect your organization’s data.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Access Control](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/access-control)   [User Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-management)

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##  [Let’s Take a Look at 50 Years of the Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/let-s-take-a-look-at-50-years-of-the-internet)

  Monday, 26 August 2019

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

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Without a doubt, the Internet is one of humanity's most impressive inventions. 50 years ago, the predecessor to the Internet that most of the world depends on, called ARPANET, was launched. Today, we will talk about how that innovation turned into the Internet, and reorganized the way people interacted with computing systems.

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##  [Help Desks Help Remedy the Following IT Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-desks-help-remedy-the-following-it-problems)

  Friday, 23 August 2019

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

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Downtime is a major problem for businesses, and it’s largely a result of technology taking over the workplace. Since many jobs rely on technology to be done properly, it stands to reason that broken-down technology can pose a considerable issue for businesses--not to mention the costs that are associated with downtime and maintenance. A help desk can alleviate some of the pressure that the average employee feels as a result of relying on technology in the workplace.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Usability of the Taskbar](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-usability-of-the-taskbar)

  Wednesday, 21 August 2019

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

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If you take a look at any computer in an office environment, there is a solid chance that it is running the Windows operating system. Whenever we have the opportunity, we like to share tips and tricks to help both normal and power users alike get the most out of their operating system. Follow these tips and you’ll be able to make navigating your computer just a little bit easier.

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  [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-10-1)

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##  [Evaluating Your Business’ Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/evaluating-your-business-information-technology)

  Monday, 19 August 2019

  [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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It’s imperative that you keep your IT infrastructure under control, but many organizations push it to the side. The problem is that ignoring IT often makes it so that you aren’t properly evaluating your technology infrastructure and support, meaning that you could be wasting time and resources that would be better spent elsewhere. Ask yourself the following questions to determine whether or not your IT systems are being maintained properly.

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  [Remote Monitoring](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-monitoring)   [Avoiding Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime)   [Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information-technology)

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##  [How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness)

  Friday, 16 August 2019

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

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“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

This quote is frequently attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and while it may not have actually been said by the Founding Father, it still teaches a valuable lesson - especially where disaster recovery is concerned. In other words, you need to make sure you have a working disaster recovery strategy - working being the key point.

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  [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup)

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##  [As a Channel Futures MSP 501 Member, Datalyst Can Help](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-a-channel-futures-msp-501-member-datalyst-can-help)

  Thursday, 15 August 2019

  [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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Here at Datalyst, the fact that we can successfully help businesses achieve success by relieving them of their technology hassles is a perfectly sufficient reward. Having said that, it is always nice to receive recognition for our accomplishments. For instance, we were happy to be named to the Channel Futures MSP 501 list.

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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Easy to Remember Windows 10 Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-easy-to-remember-windows-10-tips)

  Wednesday, 14 August 2019

  [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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Windows 10 calls on the success (and failures) of previous versions of the operating system to deliver a truly dynamic solution to users. To get the most out of your Windows 10 workstation, we recommend following these five tips. They are simpler than you might think, and you can get unprecedented value out of them.

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  [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-10-1)

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##  [Is Your CPA Firm Prepared for a Cyberattack? It Needs to Be](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-cpa-firm-prepared-for-a-cyberattack-it-needs-to-be)

  Tuesday, 13 August 2019

  [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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Of all industries, financial services may just have some of the highest regulatory requirements, along with healthcare. This makes a lot of sense, too… consider how much sensitive data CPA firms are privy to as a part of their daily operations and processes. While every business today needs to prioritize its cybersecurity, this is especially the case for these firms.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [You Can Attribute a Lack of Productivity to Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-can-attribute-a-lack-of-productivity-to-downtime)

  Monday, 12 August 2019

  [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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Business owners try to avoid downtime like the plague, but it’s often a challenge to do so. The impact of downtime can be devastating for even the most well-to-do business, and this is even more so the case when you bring profits and bottom lines into view. We’ll take a look at how you can calculate the cost of a downtime event.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Avoiding Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [Are You a Security Threat?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-a-security-threat)

  Friday, 09 August 2019

  [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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Just like you can form habits to be more productive, you can also form habits that expose your organization to risky situations, namely security problems. Your employees in particular are likely to have picked up a couple of nasty habits over time, so it’s up to you to address them and keep them from becoming an issue in the long term.

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##  [Four Ways Cloud Storage Can Benefit Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-cloud-storage-can-benefit-your-business)

  Wednesday, 07 August 2019

  [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)

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Cloud solutions have proven their value in many different business applications, a major one being the ability to use a cloud service as a storage solution. By doing so, a business can enjoy a few additional advantages as compared to one that relies on more traditional storage solutions.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions)

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##  [Backup and Disaster Recovery Can Keep You from Losing It All](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/backup-and-disaster-recovery-can-keep-you-from-losing-it-all)

  Monday, 05 August 2019

  [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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Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) might seem like a singular process, but in reality it’s more of a combination of processes that work in tandem with each other. Backup and disaster recovery both require a different perspective and approach in order to make sure they play nicely with each other. We’ll attempt to address this difference and give you the information needed to make the best decisions possible for your solution.

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##  [What’s New in Office 2019](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-new-in-office-2019)

  Friday, 02 August 2019

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

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Microsoft Office is the most utilized productivity suite in the world; and, there are several reasons why. One of the most cited is that they routinely update the applications with new and innovative features. Office 2019 has been out for just under a year and today, we’ll talk about the biggest improvements Microsoft has made within their signature productivity suite.

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##  [DATALYST Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/news-a-events/datalyst-ranked-among-world-s-most-elite-501-managed-service-providers)

  Thursday, 01 August 2019

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

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

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12th Annual MSP 501 Identifies Top Forward-Thinking Global MSPs &amp; Leading Trends in Managed Services

DATALYST has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

Every year, MSPs worldwide complete an extensive survey and application to report their product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures, revenue mix and more. MSPs were ranked according to a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to how well the applicant's business strategy anticipates trends in the fast-evolving channel ecosystem.

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##  [Is HIPAA Enough to Secure Medical Data? Doctors Say No](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-hipaa-enough-to-secure-medical-data-doctors-say-no)

  Thursday, 01 August 2019

  [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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Medical offices are treasure troves of valuable sensitive data - from patient records, insurance information, payment details, to payroll, there is no shortage of the kind of information a cybercriminal would be quite interested in. No matter, that’s part of what HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance is for, ensuring that medical data is adequately protected… right?

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