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

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##  [Could Zero-Trust Make the VPN Obsolete? Experts Suggest So](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/could-zero-trust-make-the-vpn-obsolete-experts-suggest-so)

  Friday, 25 August 2023

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

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When it comes to security, it can be challenging to keep up with shifting best practices. For instance, the use of a virtual private network has long been a staple to secure remote operations, and any decent IT service provider would recommend its use. However, this advice is changing with the growth of zero-trust access protocols.

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##  [Four Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/four-practical-uses-of-artificial-intelligence)

  Thursday, 24 August 2023

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

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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can revolutionize small businesses. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make intelligent decisions, AI has the potential to streamline operations, improve customer service, and drive growth. Let’s explore some practical applications of AI that can benefit small businesses and help them thrive in today's competitive landscape.

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  [Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [Technology is the Future of Infrastructure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-is-the-future-of-infrastructure)

  Wednesday, 23 August 2023

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

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Technology has touched nearly everyone over the past decade or so. More is done using technology than ever before. In this week’s blog, we go beyond individual uses of technology and discuss how technology is going to be used to improve infrastructure and the delivery of services that we take for granted.

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##  [Your (Far From Comprehensive) Guide to Google’s Secrets and Easter Eggs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-far-from-comprehensive-guide-to-google-s-secrets-and-easter-eggs)

  Monday, 21 August 2023

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

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Since its domain was first registered on September 15, 1997, Google has exploded from a relatively simple search engine to the massive assortment of platforms and services that fall under the Alphabet umbrella. That being said, most people tend to think of very specific aspects of Google’s Search function… like the amusing Easter Eggs that the platform has become somewhat famous for.

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##  [That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you)

  Friday, 18 August 2023

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

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Cybersecurity is important. Scroll through a few pages of our blog and you’ll see article after article talking about threats and ways to make yourself and your business less vulnerable to cyberthreats. As an IT professional, however, I’d be so much happier if the state of the world didn’t require such a massive effort just to protect oneself and we could just talk about cool stuff you can do with modern technology all the time!

But alas, strong cybersecurity is crucial to virtually any organization, and it’s becoming even more important by the month.

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##  [How to Get the Best IT Services and Computer Support in Boston](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-it-services-and-computer-support-in-boston)

  Thursday, 17 August 2023

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

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Virtually any business needs a trusted technology partner to help them navigate the increasingly complex world of IT. Boston-based businesses have a lot of options for local and nationwide IT consultants, help desk services, mom and pop computer repair companies, and full-service outsourced technology providers. This makes the decision-making process more challenging—how can you find the right partner in a sea of wildly different options?

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##  [Exploring Some Ways Windows 11 Boosts Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/exploring-some-ways-windows-11-boosts-productivity)

  Wednesday, 16 August 2023

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

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The Windows operating system has gradually improved since it was first released back in 1985, bringing us to Windows 11 and its productivity-boosting capabilities nearly four decades later. Let’s take a closer look at just a few of these features so you can make the most of your time using the OS.

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##  [The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack)

  Tuesday, 15 August 2023

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

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Cybercriminals have been resorting to clever scams to steal personal information and gain access to company networks. They also use these types of social-engineered scams to distribute malware and cause other problems for organizations. We encourage you to take this blog post and share it around your office, or even print it out to help your employees and colleagues prevent dangerous threats and embarrassing mistakes from happening.

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##  [How to Go About Finding the Right Technology for Your Needs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-go-about-finding-the-right-technology-for-your-needs)

  Monday, 14 August 2023

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

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Today’s businesses are heavily reliant on technology to streamline operations and do more to enhance workforce productivity. With the multitude of technology options available, however, finding the right solutions for your business can be more difficult than it seems at first glimpse. Let’s take a look at how technology professionals can help you navigate the technology landscape and find solutions that align with your business needs.

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##  [Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down)

  Friday, 11 August 2023

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

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When I was a kid, there was a Tex Avery cartoon where Droopy Dog was chasing down a crook who escaped from jail. There was a particular scene where the crook (I think it was a wolf in a black-and-white striped jumpsuit) takes a bus, a plane, a ship, and a taxi to a secluded cabin, and then closes a series of increasingly complex doors with a large number of locks, in order to hide away from the pursuing cartoon basset hound.

Of course, when he turns around, exhausted by all the effort he puts in, he realizes that Droopy is standing right behind him, and greets him with a monotone “hello.”

I haven’t seen this cartoon since I was 7 years old, but I almost always think about it when I am using multi-factor authentication.

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##  [Tip of the Week: How an Android User Can FaceTime, Sort Of](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-an-android-user-can-facetime-sort-of)

  Wednesday, 09 August 2023

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

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When it comes to exclusive user features, one of the better-known ones on the Apple side of the house is FaceTime, a video chat platform. Apple has however made certain features of FaceTime available to Android users, but they come with a catch. Let’s go over how an iPhone user can FaceTime with an Android user, even if some of the features are not quite there.

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  [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android)

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##  [Knowledgeable IT Technicians Present Value for SMBs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/knowledgeable-it-technicians-present-value-for-smbs)

  Monday, 07 August 2023

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

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With organizations running on technology, it is important that it is reliably managed. It’s also important that your organization has the technology in place that will help your team be the most productive and that will keep your data secure. The best way to accomplish this is with help from certified and knowledgeable IT technicians.

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##  [How Much Time Can AI Save Your Business?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-much-time-can-ai-save-your-business)

  Friday, 04 August 2023

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

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We get it: you’d expect to read the statement “AI is everywhere nowadays” as a science fiction story about the enslavement of humans by the very machines they’ve created. We aren’t quite there yet, but more and more humans are coming to rely on artificial intelligence to automate a lot of different tasks inside their businesses. Let’s take a look at what people are actually using AI for.

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##  [4 Common Pitfalls Holding Back Your Business’ Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-common-pitfalls-holding-back-your-business-collaboration)

  Wednesday, 02 August 2023

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

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Collaboration tools can be remarkably helpful for businesses, if not downright essential to their success. With the right tools that are, of course, configured the right way, you can see exponential returns on your investment as your staff enjoy the many benefits they provide. Today, we want to discuss four common pitfalls with your collaboration tool security that must be addressed.

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##  [The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data)

  Monday, 31 July 2023

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

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When it comes to valuable data, hackers will go out of their way to try and steal it, placing businesses in dangerous situations. In particular, healthcare data is attractive to hackers, and considering how lucrative the prospect of healthcare data is, companies need to take extra precautions to protect it. But what is it about healthcare data that makes it so attractive, anyway? Let’s dig into the consequences of potential attacks on healthcare data.

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##  [The Pros and Cons of Gamifying Your Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-gamifying-your-productivity)

  Saturday, 29 July 2023

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

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Productivity is the metric every business uses to determine the health of their business, how their employees are working, and how projects are being handled. Some organizations have found it helpful to gamify their productivity to incentivize efficient and thorough individual and team performance. Let’s take a look at gamification, why it is so effective as a strategy, and some of the pitfalls that it can cause.

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  [Employee/Employer Relationship](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/employee-employer-relationship)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)

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##  [Creating a Powerful Backup Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/creating-a-powerful-backup-strategy)

  Friday, 28 July 2023

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

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Data is the lifeblood of a business. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as hardware failure, malware attacks, or human error, having a well-designed backup and data recovery strategy in place becomes paramount. Today, we try and guide you through the process of creating a robust backup and data recovery strategy, ensuring the safety and accessibility of your data.

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

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##  [Three Communications Tools Your Business Needs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-communications-tools-your-business-needs)

  Thursday, 27 July 2023

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In business, good communication is essential. If you do it right, you can streamline actions that can save your business a lot of money and build incredible efficiencies that can bring your vision to reality. Poor communication, on the other hand, can hinder a business’ ability to prosper. In order for your staff to be able to communicate effectively, they need the tools to do so. Here are three tools that most businesses should have in place to help drive business forward.

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##  [Build Efficiency Through Strategically-Implemented Processes](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/build-efficiency-through-strategically-implemented-processes)

  Wednesday, 26 July 2023

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

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Every business is trying to do what they do with fewer interruptions and reduced costs. The more you can do with less, the more profitable your business can become. Building efficient processes is essential for the growing business, so this week will explore various strategies and practical tips to help you build more efficient processes.

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##  [Why You Might Consider Taking Your Security to the Edge](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-you-might-consider-taking-your-security-to-the-edge)

  Tuesday, 25 July 2023

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Any business that depends on its IT—in other words, most businesses—needs to consider the cybersecurity that is in place to protect it. Today, many businesses have started focusing their cybersecurity efforts on protecting their network from the edges, an approach that is fittingly known as edge security. Let’s take a moment to talk about the benefits that edge security can offer you.

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