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

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##  [Digital Tug-of-War: Achieving Both Productivity and Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/digital-tug-of-war-achieving-both-productivity-and-cybersecurity)

  Tuesday, 30 September 2025

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

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Do you feel like you’re walking a tightrope between getting things done and maintaining the security of your network and data? You’re not alone. Ultimately, we’re all trying to be as productive as possible, and we want to use all the cool collaboration tools, work from anywhere, and get things done fast.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us)

  Monday, 29 September 2025

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

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How do you know when it’s time to fire one of your vendors? Better yet, how do you know when you’re better off firing your IT vendor to find a better option? These kinds of situations can be stressful, but they’re not impossible. We’re here to help you make the call, as well as to offer a better alternative that saves you time, energy, and money.

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##  [Cybersecurity Made Easy: Four Tips for Every User](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-made-easy-four-tips-for-every-user)

  Saturday, 27 September 2025

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

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From online banking and shopping to social media and remote work, we're constantly sharing information. While our digital lives offer incredible convenience, they also expose us to a growing number of cyberthreats.

Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal personal information. Fortunately, by adopting a few key habits, you can significantly reduce your risk and protect your data. Here are four things every user needs to remember to help them avoid cyberthreats.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees)

  Friday, 26 September 2025

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

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Do you have an internal IT department for your business? Small businesses often don’t have dedicated IT staff, and if they do, chances are they’re overwhelmed with tasks and constantly playing catch-up (IT is a big job, after all). In fact, they might feel like they can never take time off *because* they’re so busy. If you want to ensure your business always has the IT it needs, then you should consider outsourcing as an option.

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##  [The Basic Dos &amp; Don'ts of Business Continuity Planning](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-basic-dos-don-ts-of-business-continuity-planning)

  Thursday, 25 September 2025

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

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Any business can face a variety of disruptions, from natural disasters to cyberattacks. While many organizations understand the importance of preparing for the unexpected, not all of them have a solid plan in place. A well-crafted business continuity plan (BCP) is crucial for protecting your employees, customers, and bottom line.

Here are some key dos and don'ts to consider when creating your business continuity strategy.

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##  [Phishing Scams Are Everywhere. Here’s What You Need to Know.](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-scams-are-everywhere-here-s-what-you-need-to-know)

  Wednesday, 24 September 2025

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Scams are everywhere, and it’s up to you and your team to identify them before you accidentally expose your business to something truly sinister. However, it’s often easier said than done, and scammers have gotten craftier in recent years. Today, we want to discuss three of the dead giveaways that you’re looking at a phishing scam, as well as how to address it.

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##  [Quiet Cracking: The Silent Erosion of Employee Well-Being](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/quiet-cracking-the-silent-erosion-of-employee-well-being)

  Tuesday, 23 September 2025

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

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Business owners like to talk about things like time theft and quiet quitting as reasons why they wring their hands over lost productivity, and unfortunately, it’s almost always their view that it is the erosion of a strong work ethic. What if the real problem isn't about employees checking out, but rather, something far more on the nose? Let’s talk about quiet cracking.

Quiet cracking is the slow, almost imperceptible breakdown of a knowledge worker's mental and emotional state under the relentless pressure of the demands of their workplace. It's not a sudden burnout, but a gradual fragmentation of their well-being, and it’s happening a lot.

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##  [How to Make Sure Updates and Patches Don’t Create More Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-updates-and-patches-don-t-create-more-problems)

  Monday, 22 September 2025

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

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If you want your devices to keep running smoothly, including utility and security, you need to ensure they are updated. Updates sometimes cause problems beyond what they solve, however. What looks like a routine patch or update could impact your important applications, and if you’re not careful, you could potentially cause a downtime scenario simply by being proactive with your updates.

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##  [The Right Cybersecurity Measures are a Great Confidence Booster](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-cybersecurity-measures-are-a-great-confidence-booster)

  Friday, 19 September 2025

  [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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Nowadays, we’re all busy—especially at work. Collectively, our days are filled with improving our products and services, cultivating client relationships, and putting out fires left and right. Do you really have the mental bandwidth to commit to quibbling over whether or not your data is secure?

The fact of the matter is that cyberattacks of all kinds are a constant threat to everyone, and could very well take your business out of commission unless you do something about it. Let’s review some steps that will help reinforce your business’ security posture and better defend your data.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [How to Tell if Your IT Provider Understands Your Business in 5 Minutes or Less](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-it-provider-understands-your-business-in-5-minutes-or-less)

  Thursday, 18 September 2025

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

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You don't have time for hour-long meetings that go nowhere. You need to know if your IT provider—or a potential new IT provider you might sign a contract with—truly gets what you do, and you need to know fast. Forget the long, drawn-out discovery process; you can learn almost everything you need to know in a single, five-minute conversation.

All you have to do is ask the right questions.

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

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##  [Sick of Sifting Through a Packed Inbox? Unsubscribing is Easier Than You’d Think](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/sick-of-sifting-through-a-packed-inbox-unsubscribing-is-easier-than-you-d-think)

  Wednesday, 17 September 2025

  [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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The average email inbox can easily become packed with so many unwanted messages… not necessarily spam, per se, but threads and feeds you’re just no longer interested in. Fortunately, there are capabilities baked into Gmail and Microsoft Outlook alike that allow you to remove these messages from your concern.

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##  [Why Are You Still Using That Fax Machine?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-are-you-still-using-that-fax-machine)

  Monday, 15 September 2025

  [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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Does your business *really* still use that old fax machine? Chances are, it’s just taking up space and costing your business valuable time, money, and resources that would be better spent elsewhere. Let’s look at how a fax machine can actively hold your business back, both in terms of operations and budget.

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##  [How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back)

  Friday, 12 September 2025

  [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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What would you do if your entire infrastructure were impacted by ransomware all at once? Do you have a contingency in place to address this risk, or are you going to “wing it” in the face of such a threat? The smart answer is that you’ll be prepared, and a data backup and disaster recovery solution (or BDR) plan will help you do just that.

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##  [Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business)

  Wednesday, 10 September 2025

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

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The more you’ve invested in anything, the more critical it feels for you to get a return on that investment. So, what happens if you keep pouring money into these efforts in the hope that it will eventually work out in your favor?

These kinds of skewed choices come about thanks to the sunk cost fallacy—the tendency human beings have to be swayed toward illogical decisions based on what we’ve already spent.

Let’s discuss how to avoid this in your business by working through the logic, free of the emotional context that the sunk cost fallacy introduces.

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##  [The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security)

  Monday, 08 September 2025

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

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In a lot of ways, your business’ IT is just like a chair; you want it to feel stable, steady, and secure, not unbalanced and unsteady. In particular, a reliable security strategy depends on three legs: your people, your processes, and your technology. Let’s look at how you can use this “stool” approach to IT security to improve your company’s resiliency to potential threats.

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

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##  [Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive)

  Friday, 05 September 2025

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

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Surprises can be exciting, but one part of your business where you don’t want them is in your IT. A server crash, a wireless connectivity outage, or a security threat can all create multiple surprise problems that you simply aren’t ready to handle—particularly in the realm of your wallet. Instead of spinning the wheel and gambling on your IT bill, you can instead treat your IT like a predictable utility cost, and it’s all thanks to proactive managed IT services.

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##  [How to Get IT That “Just Works,” All the Time](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-it-that-just-works-all-the-time)

  Thursday, 04 September 2025

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

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If you’re like most business owners, you have a simple expectation for your technology: it should work. Like the lights on the ceiling or the water from the tap, you just want to flip a switch and have it be there, reliably, in the background. You shouldn’t have to think about it, worry about it, or manage it.

For many, that feels like a fantasy. Instead of an invisible utility, their tech is a constant, needy distraction. If you’re tired of your IT being a source of stress instead of a source of strength, you’re in the right place. Let's make the fantasy a reality.

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##  [Most of Cloud Security Boils Down to the Provider (But Not All)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/most-of-cloud-security-boils-down-to-the-provider-but-not-all)

  Wednesday, 03 September 2025

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

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We often publish articles about the cloud and how it’s impacting the world of business, but one thing you can never get away from is how important security is to this mission. Regardless of the use, the cloud is only helpful if it’s secure, and it can actively hold your business back if you neglect this important aspect of its operations.

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  [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use)

  Monday, 01 September 2025

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

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Do you have your finger on the pulse of your business’ subscriptions? Not many business owners do, and it can negatively impact operations and budget lines. This tech sprawl can get out of control, which is why your business needs a plan to combat it. Thankfully, we’re here to help you get your subscriptions under control… both the known and the unknown.

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##  [AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected)

  Saturday, 30 August 2025

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

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a seriously hot topic. While integrating AI promises significant advancements and efficiencies, the narrative around AI-fueled layoffs—the displacement of human workers by AI—is increasingly met with a surprising twist: regret.

At Datalyst, a leading provider of proactive business technology support services, we've observed this trend with interest. It appears that many organizations that hastily replaced human capital with AI are now confronting unforeseen challenges. Managers that famously thought that replacing their paid employees with AI aren’t always happy with the results. Let’s take a look at the particulars of this phenomenon.

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