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

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##  [Cyberthreats Can Threaten Your Business in Several Ways](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cyberthreats-can-threaten-your-business-in-several-ways)

  Tuesday, 28 November 2023

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

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Every organization has a lot of things that could go wrong in the course of doing business. They can run into supply chain issues, employee turnover and poor performance, natural disasters interrupting your “business as usual”, but one of the most unassuming, yet worrisome threats to your business is the cyberattack. This month, we go into a few ways cyberattacks threaten your business and how they play out to give you an idea of how to prepare.

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##  [Four Ways to Manage the Complexities of Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-to-manage-the-complexities-of-your-business)

  Monday, 27 November 2023

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Running a business may never be totally smooth sailing, but it doesn’t have to be a complete grind all the time either. Managing complexities with your business’ technology is a good way to ensure that things move ahead with some efficiency. Today, we look at four ways to effectively handle complexities in the realm of business technology.

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##  [Social Media Scams are on the Rise](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise)

  Saturday, 25 November 2023

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Social media scams are fraudulent schemes or deceptive activities that take place on various social media platforms. Users of Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and dozens of others have been victims of these attacks. These scams can target users of all ages and backgrounds, and they aim to exploit people's trust, curiosity, or lack of awareness. Social media scams come in various forms, and here are some common ones.

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##  [Getting the Technology You Need Is Not Always Easy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/getting-the-technology-you-need-is-not-always-easy)

  Friday, 24 November 2023

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

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Did you know that a lot of technology investments go over budget or don’t necessarily provide the return that was intended? With technology playing such an important role in business, getting the right technology to fit your business is critical to your efficiency efforts. It’s not always as easy as identifying features in a huge software profile or using the cloud for everything. In today’s blog, we offer five useful tips to help you make informed decisions about your business’ technology.

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##  [USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have)

  Thursday, 23 November 2023

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We’re at a weird point in the technology world (but honestly, when is it not at least a little convoluted?). Right now, modern technology has been slowly shifting between a few different technologies and consumers and businesses are stuck in the middle trying to figure out what to do and how to future-proof their hardware investments.

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##  [Why Massachusetts Accounting Firms Need to Take Cybersecurity Seriously](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-massachusetts-accounting-firms-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously)

  Thursday, 23 November 2023

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Accounting firms need strong cybersecurity measures. In an industry where accuracy and accountability are the name of the game, falling victim to cyberattacks can do catastrophic harm to your credibility. With sensitive financial information and personal data at stake, accounting firms must prioritize cybersecurity to protect their clients and their own business. In this article, we will explore why Massachusetts accounting firms in particular need to take cybersecurity seriously and the steps they can take to ensure their cyber defense is as strong as it needs to be to weather modern-day threats.

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##  [4 Ways Hackers Can Take Advantage of Your Business Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-ways-hackers-can-take-advantage-of-your-business-technology)

  Wednesday, 22 November 2023

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

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Cybercriminals fight dirty, whether it’s attacking small businesses, large enterprises, or individuals who just want to watch Netflix. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do for the community; you’ll always be a target for hacking attacks. To save time and effort, hackers will use low-tech attacks and social engineering attacks to target individuals. Hackers aren’t developing new threats all the time; if anything, they largely use existing exploits, purchasable software, and social engineering to take advantage of people.

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##  [Hybrid Work is the Future](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hybrid-work-is-the-future)

  Monday, 20 November 2023

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

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The workplace has undergone a dramatic shift over the past several years in favor of remote work, due in no small part to worldwide circumstances. In fact, many workers who would prefer to work in-office found themselves unable to, pushing the button on the topic of remote work even more. While there are some outspoken companies that want to see the return of in-office work, experts in the industry seem to be of the opposite opinion.

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##  [iOS 17 Unveils Some Cool New Features](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ios-17-unveils-some-cool-new-features)

  Friday, 17 November 2023

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

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In mobile operating systems, each fresh iteration tends to bring forth marginal improvements and refinements to enhance the user experience. Apple's newest mobile operating system, iOS 17, follows suit in this tradition. Let's take a brief look at some of its noteworthy additions.

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##  [Massachusetts Engineers and Architects Have a Tech-Focused Future](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-engineers-and-architects-have-a-tech-focused-future)

  Thursday, 16 November 2023

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

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With all that’s been in the news regarding artificial intelligence, it is clear that AI is poised to help businesses of all kinds advance considerably in their operations. This is no less true for those in the engineering or architecture industries—there are a few examples that specifically show promise for the use that workers in these industries would seek from AI. Let’s explore how artificial intelligence will soon benefit those in these industries… provided one absolutely critical prerequisite is met.

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

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##  [Data Backup Strategies Are Constantly Innovating](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-backup-strategies-are-constantly-innovating)

  Wednesday, 15 November 2023

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

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The modern business technology market is filled with exciting innovations, but one area that doesn't quite capture the imagination is data backup. Perhaps backup is not the most thrilling topic, but nevertheless, the growing demand for enhanced data security and redundancy in businesses is driving developers to push the boundaries of the technology, creating more advanced features to meet the growing demand for redundancy. Today, we take a look at three intriguing features of these emerging data backup solutions.

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  [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)   [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [Taking Charge of Your Security: Understanding the Importance of Security Posture](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-charge-of-your-security-understanding-the-importance-of-security-posture)

  Tuesday, 14 November 2023

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

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I want to pull back the curtains and be honest about something. As an IT professional, I never thought we’d see the day where business owners come to us to ask about the security of their business. For years and years, throughout most of my career, the role of bringing up cybersecurity has been on us, which is fine, but it sort of puts cybersecurity in this sort of “luxury” category. Cybersecurity always seemed to be a “let's put it on the docket for next year” sort of thing for a lot of business owners until just very recently.

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##  [AI is Offering Substantial Improvements to Small Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-is-offering-substantial-improvements-to-small-businesses)

  Monday, 13 November 2023

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

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Artificial Intelligence is beginning to sweep over modern computing and it can present some stark benefits for a business. AI has been deployed in various ways to help streamline your operations. Let’s look at five ways AI is helping businesses be their best.

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##  [Technology Solutions to Help Solve Common Operational Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-solutions-to-help-solve-common-operational-problems)

  Friday, 10 November 2023

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

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Operational problems can not only stymie growth, they can trigger a lot of other issues that can be detrimental to the long term success and sustainability of a business. Unfortunately, it’s often a little difficult to see while you are in the heat of battle. Let’s take a look at some of the solutions that can solve some of the common operational problems that small businesses run into.

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##  [Necessary Networking Tools You Need to Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/necessary-networking-tools-you-need-to-know)

  Wednesday, 08 November 2023

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

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Every organization, whether it’s a farm with a stable full of horses or an office with a stable filled with people, depends on its access to the Internet. Most people take for granted their ability to connect whether it be with their smartphone via Wi-Fi or their workstation, which is typically hardwired. There is a whole infrastructure behind the near ubiquitous Internet access you enjoy. Today, we will go through some of the essential hardware needed.

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  [Modem](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/modem)   [Networking](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/networking)   [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [The Right IT Company Can Take Your Business to the Next Level](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-it-company-can-take-your-business-to-the-next-level)

  Monday, 06 November 2023

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

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With technology being so important for all businesses in at least some capacity, it’s no small wonder that effectively using it (and having someone on-hand to manage it all) is tremendously valuable for any company. This is where a managed service provider (MSP) can be helpful, even for businesses that have a dedicated IT department. All small businesses benefit from working with an MSP.

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  [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it)   [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business)

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##  [Physical Security is Spearheaded by Good Surveillance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/physical-security-is-spearheaded-by-good-surveillance)

  Friday, 03 November 2023

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Digital security cameras have revolutionized surveillance, supplanting their analog counterparts due to their myriad advantages. Let’s outline three key benefits of deploying digital security cameras.

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##  [VoIP is an Extremely Good Option for Business Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-is-an-extremely-good-option-for-business-communication)

  Wednesday, 01 November 2023

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

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Effective communication often operates behind the scenes, yet it serves as a vital cog in the smooth operational ability of business, lending support to a multitude of functions. Consequently, making judicious investments in the right tools can markedly elevate your business. In the contemporary landscape, one such indispensable tool is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

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  [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)   [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip)   [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)

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##  [It’s Time to Upgrade Your Firewall](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-time-to-upgrade-your-firewall)

  Monday, 30 October 2023

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

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As the threat landscape gets more concentrated with serious cyberthreats, new next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) have been developed to help stem the tide of negative outcomes that result from cyberattacks. An NGFW is an advanced network security device or software solution that combines traditional firewall capabilities with additional features and functionalities designed to provide enhanced protection and visibility into network traffic. NGFWs are designed to address the evolving and sophisticated nature of cyberthreats, including malware, intrusion attempts, and other malicious activities.

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  [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [Firewall](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/firewall)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Business Disaster Comes in Many Different Forms](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/business-disaster-comes-in-many-different-forms)

  Saturday, 28 October 2023

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

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In business, there are always issues that need to be met. Often, there are so many that finding which ones to give priority is a chore all in itself. Choosing the best path forward depends on the situation, so when you are considering your organization’s disaster recovery you have to take into account every troubling situation your business can encounter. This month let’s go through some of the most prevalent disasters that a business can face.

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  [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)   [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-continuity)

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