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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [7 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing IT Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/7-critical-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-it-solutions) Thursday, 27 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [ ![7 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing IT Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/IT_PLAYBOOK/b2ap3_large_7-Critical-Factors.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/7-critical-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-it-solutions "7 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing IT Solutions") If your job is running a business, it’s pretty likely that making time to fully compare and understand every piece of business technology just isn’t in the cards. Even if you are pretty comfortable around computers and networking equipment, there are a lot of solutions out there, each with a big list of pros and cons. Finding exactly what you need can be challenging, time consuming, and cost you a lot of time and money if it doesn’t quite fit in with what you already have in place. [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/7-critical-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-it-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/7-critical-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-it-solutions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Does Compliance Look Like? (It’s Not Easy)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-compliance-look-like-it-s-not-easy) Wednesday, 26 March 2025 [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) [ ![What Does Compliance Look Like? (It’s Not Easy)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-26-24/b2ap3_large_Compliance_385227501_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-compliance-look-like-it-s-not-easy "What Does Compliance Look Like? (It’s Not Easy)") For businesses, one of the scariest threats out there is that of compliance fines for not holding up your end of the bargain with your customers’ data. But what goes into compliance, and what does it look like? We won’t be digging into the nitty-gritty of what these specific regulations require; rather, we’re performing a broad analysis of what businesses *should* be doing to ensure compliance, regardless of the protocol or the industry. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-compliance-look-like-it-s-not-easy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-does-compliance-look-like-it-s-not-easy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Break/Fix Technology Strategies Set Businesses Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/break-fix-technology-strategies-set-businesses-back) Tuesday, 25 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Break/Fix Technology Strategies Set Businesses Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BreakFix_209918982_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/break-fix-technology-strategies-set-businesses-back "Break/Fix Technology Strategies Set Businesses Back") Imagine owning an elevator that you would only service if it broke down? Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, that’s exactly what businesses do when they rely on a break/fix IT strategy. Break/fix IT means waiting until something goes wrong before calling in the experts. While this might seem like a cost-saving move, in reality, it’s a fast track to frustration, downtime, and lost revenue. Let’s break down why this approach makes no sense in today’s business world. Tags: [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/break-fix-technology-strategies-set-businesses-back#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/break-fix-technology-strategies-set-businesses-back) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [As Computer Hardware Prices Climb, Buying Equipment Early is a Safe Choice](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-computer-hardware-prices-climb-buying-equipment-early-is-a-safe-choice) Tuesday, 25 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![As Computer Hardware Prices Climb, Buying Equipment Early is a Safe Choice ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1501/b2ap3_large_649057201_computer_hardware_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-computer-hardware-prices-climb-buying-equipment-early-is-a-safe-choice "As Computer Hardware Prices Climb, Buying Equipment Early is a Safe Choice ") Over the last few years, we’ve seen some very significant price increases for computing hardware. Back in 2011, major floods in Thailand caused a hard drive shortage and caused prices to shoot upwards. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, work-from-home peripherals like webcams, headsets, and docking stations were sometimes hard to get and sold at a premium. When the crypto world started buying entire data centers of Nvidia GPUs, the cost of high-end PCs and gaming PCs started to skyrocket. 2025 in particular is going to be an interesting year when it comes to the cost of typical office hardware, and experts are urging that business owners get ahead of the game to avoid exceeding their projected budget. Tags: [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-computer-hardware-prices-climb-buying-equipment-early-is-a-safe-choice#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-computer-hardware-prices-climb-buying-equipment-early-is-a-safe-choice) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Chatbots](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chatbots) Monday, 24 March 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) [ ![Everything You Need to Know About Chatbots](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-24-24/b2ap3_large_Chatbot_717955175_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chatbots "Everything You Need to Know About Chatbots") One of the biggest things that businesses need to consider today, from an IT front, is how artificial intelligence fits in. One way many companies are integrating AI into their businesses is through chatbot technology. Today, we will tell you everything you need to know to get started with chatbot technology. Running a small business comes with many challenges: managing customers, handling inquiries, scheduling appointments, and marketing your services, just to name a few. While these tasks are mandatory for the creation of a successful business, they can also be extraordinarily time-consuming. That’s where chatbots come in. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chatbots#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chatbots) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tools that Promote Collaboration are a Big Boost to Organizational Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tools-that-promote-collaboration-are-a-big-boost-to-organizational-productivity) Saturday, 22 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Tools that Promote Collaboration are a Big Boost to Organizational Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Collaboration_828849283_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tools-that-promote-collaboration-are-a-big-boost-to-organizational-productivity "Tools that Promote Collaboration are a Big Boost to Organizational Productivity") Businesses run on collaboration, and thanks to technology, working together has never been easier. The right tools can make all the difference, helping teams communicate better, stay organized, and keep projects moving forward. Let’s go into the aspects that make some of the key collaboration tools businesses are using today work. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tools-that-promote-collaboration-are-a-big-boost-to-organizational-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tools-that-promote-collaboration-are-a-big-boost-to-organizational-productivity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Antivirus Crash Course (Implement Security Solutions Today)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today) Friday, 21 March 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) [ ![Your Antivirus Crash Course (Implement Security Solutions Today)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-21-24/b2ap3_large_Antivirus_924210506_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today "Your Antivirus Crash Course (Implement Security Solutions Today)") Antivirus is a staple security solution for businesses and everyday PC users, but have you ever considered how it works? By thinking through some of the details, you might gain a greater understanding of how antivirus works, what it does, and why you need to keep it updated. Today, we’re going to discuss just that, starting from square one. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-antivirus-crash-course-implement-security-solutions-today) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Real ROI of Investing in Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services) Thursday, 20 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![The Real ROI of Investing in Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1500/b2ap3_large_62385909_ROI_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services "The Real ROI of Investing in Managed IT Services") I’m about to state the obvious here, but when it comes to running a small business, anything that costs money is probably going to feel like an expense. That’s obviously the definition of expense, but hear me out, we’re talking about feelings. Particularly, we’re talking about that gut feeling that business owners get when they have to sign a check. Occasionally, the money you spend will feel more like an investment; when you feel like this is going to help move the business forward. For many small business owners, IT is often seen as just another expense—something that’s necessary but not necessarily a driver of growth or profit. But what if we told you that investing in managed IT services isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about making your business more efficient, secure, and profitable? So, what’s the real return on investment (ROI) of managed IT services? Let’s break it down. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-investing-in-managed-it-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun) Wednesday, 19 March 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) [ ![Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-19-24/b2ap3_large_ByeSkype_505479462_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun "Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)") Skype, once a popular and beloved video chat platform, has reached the end of its rope (in a manner of speaking). Microsoft is discontinuing the 20-year-old communication application, instead focusing its efforts on Microsoft Teams. The last update to Skype will be on May 5, but that doesn’t change the impact Skype had on the development of modern communication tools. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize) Monday, 17 March 2025 [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) [ ![Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-17-24/b2ap3_large_AnalogDigital_309497061_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize "Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize") The modern business is more technologically driven than ever before, but there are some out there who haven’t embraced the benefits of technology and have alternatively chosen to stick with their more analog, tried and true methods. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss why technology is important and how to get started if your business is stuck in the 20th century. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description) Friday, 14 March 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) [ ![“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-14-24/b2ap3_large_Security_189510241_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description "“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description") We will always reinforce how critical it is for everyone in any workplace to have a grasp of cybersecurity best practices, regardless of their role or responsibilities. However, based on a survey conducted by UK-based cybersecurity firm Ramsac, this baseline is not being met by a long shot. Why do we say this? Simple: this survey revealed that one in three adults failed a cybersecurity test designed for 11-year-olds. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Technology That Can Help You Avoid Big Trouble](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble) Wednesday, 12 March 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) [ ![Technology That Can Help You Avoid Big Trouble](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-12-24/b2ap3_large_OopsTechDiditAgain_422240388_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble "Technology That Can Help You Avoid Big Trouble") Running a business is basically a never-ending series of potential disasters just waiting to happen. Some are easy to fix, change a process here, tweak a strategy there—but others? They can completely derail your operations if you’re not prepared. That’s where smart technology steps in to save the day. Let’s look at some nightmare scenarios that could spell disaster unless you have the right IT in place. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Applications of Modern IT and How Today’s Businesses Can Benefit](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-applications-of-modern-it-and-how-today-s-businesses-can-benefit) Monday, 10 March 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) [ ![3 Applications of Modern IT and How Today’s Businesses Can Benefit](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-10-24/b2ap3_large_BoostProductivity_168550658_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-applications-of-modern-it-and-how-today-s-businesses-can-benefit "3 Applications of Modern IT and How Today’s Businesses Can Benefit") The entire purpose of modern IT is to improve the processes that work requires us to do. Today, we wanted to address a few business priorities—productivity, cybersecurity, and accessibility—that the right tech can help you accomplish, explicitly exploring how different tools can contribute to your success. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-applications-of-modern-it-and-how-today-s-businesses-can-benefit#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-applications-of-modern-it-and-how-today-s-businesses-can-benefit) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Understanding What You Can Get Out of Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-what-you-can-get-out-of-managed-it-services) Friday, 07 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Understanding What You Can Get Out of Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-07-24/b2ap3_large_ManagedIT_499534691_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-what-you-can-get-out-of-managed-it-services "Understanding What You Can Get Out of Managed IT Services") Tech can be a real pain for small businesses, especially if you don’t have a dedicated IT person handling everything. Most businesses have someone who sort of knows their way around tech, but for a small team, that’s a lot to put on one person. That’s where managed IT services come in. It’s used not just for its convenience but because it actually makes a business owner’s life easier in ways they might not even realize. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-what-you-can-get-out-of-managed-it-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-what-you-can-get-out-of-managed-it-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Create QR Codes in Microsoft Excel](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-qr-codes-in-microsoft-excel) Wednesday, 05 March 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) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Create QR Codes in Microsoft Excel](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-05-24/b2ap3_large_CreateQRCode_51339562_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-qr-codes-in-microsoft-excel "Tip of the Week: How to Create QR Codes in Microsoft Excel") QR codes are a handy way to direct someone to the right place online, like your business’ website, but did you know that they are also pretty easy to make? Let’s go over how you can whip up your own with the help of Microsoft Excel. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-qr-codes-in-microsoft-excel#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-qr-codes-in-microsoft-excel) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Staying Safe on Social Media Boils Down to These Three Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/staying-safe-on-social-media-boils-down-to-these-three-things) Monday, 03 March 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) [ ![Staying Safe on Social Media Boils Down to These Three Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-03-24/b2ap3_large_SafeSM_614046045_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/staying-safe-on-social-media-boils-down-to-these-three-things "Staying Safe on Social Media Boils Down to These Three Things") You don’t want to get spammed; nobody does. Unfortunately, it happens to EVERYONE, and it’s just getting worse. All this unwelcome correspondence happens over the phone, through email, and especially on social media. In today’s blog, we’ll talk a little bit about how social media puts users at risk and what you can do to keep that risk from becoming a problem for you. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/staying-safe-on-social-media-boils-down-to-these-three-things#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/staying-safe-on-social-media-boils-down-to-these-three-things) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Innovative Technologies that Can Solve Some of Your Business Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-innovative-technologies-that-can-solve-some-of-your-business-problems) Friday, 28 February 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) [ ![Three Innovative Technologies that Can Solve Some of Your Business Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2025/2-28-25/b2ap3_large_InnovativeTech_961961957_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-innovative-technologies-that-can-solve-some-of-your-business-problems "Three Innovative Technologies that Can Solve Some of Your Business Problems") New technology is always a bit intriguing. It can also be scary for some. Business owners typically only see the cost, even if it presents solutions to their organizational problems and can err on the side of caution as to not too much strain on their budget. There are a couple of really cutting-edge technologies businesses can use today that can help them confront problems they have. Let’s take a look at them in today’s blog. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-innovative-technologies-that-can-solve-some-of-your-business-problems#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-innovative-technologies-that-can-solve-some-of-your-business-problems) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Building a Plan for Business Mobility](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/building-a-plan-for-business-mobility) Thursday, 27 February 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Building a Plan for Business Mobility](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_ProductiveSmartphone_1216607901_40_20250207-194408_1.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/building-a-plan-for-business-mobility "Building a Plan for Business Mobility") It’s undeniable that the smartphone has transformed computing. In fact, not only is more computing done on mobile devices, they are by far the most purchased computers in the world. Well over 90 percent of people own some type of smartphone. So how do you use these devices for productivity? This month, we will discuss some ways to make this happen. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/building-a-plan-for-business-mobility#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/building-a-plan-for-business-mobility) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Forget These Three Non-Negotiable Remote Work Security Rules](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-forget-these-three-non-negotiable-remote-work-security-rules) Wednesday, 26 February 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) [ ![Don’t Forget These Three Non-Negotiable Remote Work Security Rules](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2025/2-26-25/b2ap3_large_RemoteWork_729987938_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-forget-these-three-non-negotiable-remote-work-security-rules "Don’t Forget These Three Non-Negotiable Remote Work Security Rules") With remote work remaining popular, employees can benefit from flexibility and work-life balance, but at the cost of certain challenges on the business side. The big one is security, as your network ends up spread out across multiple locations rather than siloed in-house. Here are three rules you should consider when planning out how to approach remote work. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-forget-these-three-non-negotiable-remote-work-security-rules#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-forget-these-three-non-negotiable-remote-work-security-rules) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Need to Be Able to Spot Scams Before They Sink You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-need-to-be-able-to-spot-scams-before-they-sink-you) Tuesday, 25 February 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![You Need to Be Able to Spot Scams Before They Sink You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_SpottingScam_50140615_40_20250207-195517_1.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-need-to-be-able-to-spot-scams-before-they-sink-you "You Need to Be Able to Spot Scams Before They Sink You") The Internet is a fantastic place to shop, connect, and learn, but people also have to deal with the minefield of scams—especially in 2025, where opportunists are getting even craftier with AI and other high-tech tricks. This month, we take a look at four simple ways you can spot an Internet scam before it drains your wallet or your personal data. 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