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

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##  [Desktop Buyer’s Guide 2019, Part III: Choosing Storage](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/desktop-buyer-s-guide-2019-part-i-choosing-storage)

  Friday, 28 June 2019

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

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We’re on to part three of our Desktop Buyer’s Guide. When comparing all of your options when shopping around for desktops, one of the main features you’ll see is how much storage they have. We’ve seen this with smartphones and tablets as well - you can buy an iPhone with 64 GB (gigabytes) of storage or 128 GB of storage, etc.

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##  [Desktop Buyer’s Guide 2019, Part II: How Much RAM Do I Need?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/desktop-buyer-s-guide-2019-how-much-ram-do-i-need)

  Wednesday, 26 June 2019

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In part two of our desktop buying guide, we talk about one of the most confusing specifications you’ll see whenever you purchase a computer. We’re going to demystify memory, also referred to as RAM.

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##  [Using the Private Cloud Adds Security to Your Databases](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/using-the-private-cloud-adds-security-to-your-databases)

  Wednesday, 26 June 2019

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

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Cloud-based databases are valuable for businesses on plenty of levels, but when you consider how much risk you expose your organization to by using a public cloud over a private solution, you suddenly start to realize that the ramifications could be far beyond repair. Compared to the public cloud, a private solution presents a greater opportunity for security, flexibility, and customization.

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

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##  [Desktop Buyer’s Guide 2019, Part I: Choosing the Right CPU](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/desktop-buyer-s-guide-2019-part-i-choosing-the-right-cpu)

  Monday, 24 June 2019

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

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Are you looking to purchase a new desktop for your business (or for home)? We’ve put together this handy guide to help demystify the computer-buying process. This is the first part of five in our series, selecting the right CPU.

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##  [You Can Benefit from Productivity Consultations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-can-benefit-from-productivity-consultations)

  Friday, 21 June 2019

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

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If you were to poll all the business owners in your general area, one point of contention they would all have is that their workforce investments stay static, while their returns are seemingly variable. A lot of the variance is tied to the fluctuations of staff productivity. Anyone who has paid someone else to do work understands that even if the jobs are all the same, people bring a fairly wide range of issues to work with them, and they can have troubling effects on the ability of a business to move forward. Today, we will take a look at the modern worker, their motivations, and how the right IT can work to leverage more consistency for your business.

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  [Managed Service Provider](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service-provider)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Consultation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/consultation)

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##  [European Union’s GDPR: One Year Later](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/european-union-s-gdpr-one-year-later)

  Friday, 21 June 2019

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

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2018 will be remembered as the year where data privacy was altered forever. From Facebook’s many problems to the launch of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, data privacy has never been a bigger issue than it is today. Let’s take a look at how the GDPR has affected the computing world in 2018-19 and how the past year’s events have created new considerations in individual data privacy.

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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Keyboard Shortcuts for Slack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keyboard-shortcuts-for-slack)

  Wednesday, 19 June 2019

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

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Collaboration is crucial in today’s work environment, which is one reason that solutions like Slack are so popular among businesses. Another reason that Slack is a popular option is how user-friendly it is - especially with the many shortcuts that are built in. We’ll go over a few of these shortcuts.

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##  [Fuel Productivity with Collaboration Tools](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/fuel-productivity-with-collaboration-tools)

  Tuesday, 18 June 2019

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

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The modern perspective of productivity would not be possible without the use of collaboration tools. Some of them are so game changing that they can completely revolutionize the way you hold meetings, deal with clients, and manage in-house processes. We’ll discuss how you can implement collaboration tools that work for your business, as well as use them to overcome the many challenges you might face in a business environment.

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##  [How Downtime Kills Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-downtime-kills-productivity)

  Monday, 17 June 2019

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

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Downtime is the enemy of the modern business, and it’s easy to see why. However, not all organizations have the foresight to imagine a scenario when their operations are impacted so badly that they simply cannot function. We’re here to share our knowledge of downtime, its effects, and what you can do to keep it from affecting your organization.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/downtime)   [Proactive Maintenance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/proactive-maintenance)

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##  [SQL Server 2008 R2 Has Reached the End of the Line](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/sql-server-2008-r2-has-reached-the-end-of-the-line)

  Monday, 17 June 2019

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

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Technology doesn’t last forever, and this is especially true for software solutions. Granted, software is a little easier to upgrade than hardware, as they can be administered patches and updates remotely, but what happens after that support ends? Well, it turns out that the widely used Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will both be reaching their end of support date soon, meaning businesses will need a plan in place to overcome these challenges.

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##  [Cybercrime’s Evolution and the Potential Blockchain Shield](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybercrime-s-evolution-and-the-potential-blockchain-shield)

  Friday, 14 June 2019

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

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Cybercrime has morphed over the past decade or so. With unbreakable encryption making breaking directly into a network all but impossible, phishing, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, and other methods of indirect hacking have become en vogue. As a result, software companies are looking in some strange places to find building blocks for intrusion mitigation. One interesting emerging technology being used for this purpose is blockchain.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Navigating the Taskbar in Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-navigating-the-taskbar-in-windows-10)

  Wednesday, 12 June 2019

  [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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Computers are great tools to get work done in the office, but only if they are used effectively. Employees looking to get more out of their Windows workstations can utilize the taskbar to get around faster. We’ll discuss some of the ways your business can take better advantage of the taskbar, as well as what it’s capable of.

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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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##  [Employee Spotlight: Nicole Moniz](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/employee-spotlight-nicole-moniz)

  Tuesday, 11 June 2019

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

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Asset Management Specialist/Accounts Payable

Nicole received her Associates Degree from Bristol Community College in Medical Billing and Coding and is a Certified Medical Assistant. While in school Nicole worked in the finance department as Accounts Payable for a local business.

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##  [Huawei’s Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/huawei-s-horrible-no-good-very-bad-week)

  Monday, 10 June 2019

  [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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Make no mistake about it, Huawei is one of the largest technology companies in the entire world. It employs over 200,000 people and in 2018 saw revenues of over $100 billion. Over the past few years, their devices have been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in tech all while being relatively unavailable to one of the major technology markets in the world, the United States. The fact is that outside the U.S., Huawei is a major player.

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##  [Managing Millennials May Be Challenging, But Worth It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-millennials-may-be-challenging-but-worth-it)

  Friday, 07 June 2019

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

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Generation Y (or Millennials, as they are more commonly known) have a rough reputation in the business world. Whether they’re being blamed for the death of entire industries or mocked for their fondness for avocado toast, it isn’t often that millennials are taken seriously - especially in the workplace. However, if nurtured correctly, this group has the potential to produce some of your top performers. Here, we’ll get into how to do so.

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  [Business Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-management)   [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Employer/Employee Relationships](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/employer-employee-relationships)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Formatting Shortcuts for Excel](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-formatting-shortcuts-for-excel)

  Wednesday, 05 June 2019

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

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Microsoft Excel has a lot of moving parts… assuming you know how to move them, of course. For this week’s tip, we’re going over a few shortcuts to help you make the best use of some of these parts.

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##  [Is Your Infrastructure Hindering Your Business’ Growth?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-infrastructure-hindering-your-business-growth)

  Monday, 03 June 2019

  [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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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) have historically been restricted in what they can do with their technology infrastructures. However, there are now options that an SMB can leverage that enable it to accomplish more with their infrastructure - but this requires the SMB to have a plan in place.

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  [Server](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/server)   [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it)   [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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##  [Why a Hybrid Cloud is Right for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-hybrid-cloud-is-right-for-your-business)

  Friday, 31 May 2019

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

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The cloud can bring numerous benefits to a business. Public cloud offerings can reduce technology costs, provide scalability and flexibility to a business’ computing infrastructure, promote collaboration, protect your business from data loss, and much, much more. What it cannot do, however, is guarantee the control some organizations wish to have over their technology infrastructure. Some businesses prioritize that control, while others are bound by industry and government-induced regulations. For those businesses, there is the hybrid cloud.

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  [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing)

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##  [Understanding Managed Services Makes the Benefits Clear](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-managed-services-makes-the-benefits-clear)

  Friday, 31 May 2019

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

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Businesses today understand that competition is fierce, and in order to avoid being the little fish in their respective pond, they need to be capable of more than ever before. Fortunately, there’s the “as-a-Service” model that enables a small business to leverage services that they simply couldn’t have afforded previously. These services, referred to as “managed services”, can provide a business like yours no small amount of value.

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##  [Business Email User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/business-email-user-tips)

  Thursday, 30 May 2019

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

  [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content)

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Email is one of modern society’s best ways of staying in contact on both a business and personal level, but only if you’re effectively utilizing it. We’ll help you implement best practices and other methods to get the maximum benefit of your chosen email solution.

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