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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Using People Graph in Microsoft Excel](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-people-graph-in-microsoft-excel)

  Monday, 24 July 2023

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

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Microsoft Excel is a great way for data to be visualized, particularly as it offers various features to highlight the context of the data you’re trying to communicate with. Today, we wanted to walk you through how you can use one such feature—People Graphs—to do so particularly impactfully.

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##  [Looking at the Benefits of Cloud vs. Onsite Storage](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/looking-at-the-benefits-of-cloud-vs-onsite-storage)

  Saturday, 22 July 2023

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Cloud storage is more affordable than ever, but so are large-capacity hard disk drives. The question becomes which is better for your business? Let’s take a look at some of the considerations and how each presents pros and cons for a business, depending on their business model.

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  [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Hard Drives](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hard-drives)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)

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##  [How to Implement an Effective BYOD Policy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-implement-an-effective-byod-policy)

  Friday, 21 July 2023

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

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Let’s face it; running a business can be expensive, and taking any measures possible to mitigate those costs can have huge benefits for your bottom line. One way companies are minimizing costs is by implementing a Bring Your Own Device policy, or BYOD, to allow employees to use their own personal devices for work purposes. We’re here to help you do so without putting security at risk.

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  [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)   [BYOD](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/byod)   [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [Cut Down on Your Technology Troubles](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cut-down-on-your-technology-troubles)

  Wednesday, 19 July 2023

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

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For the small business, technology is an issue; and reasonably so. For something that holds so much importance for an organization, there are bound to be problems attached. These problems can disrupt efficient workflows and ruin some situations. In this week’s blog, we will take a look at four things you can do to cut down on your technology troubles.

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  [Patch Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/patch-management)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach)

  Monday, 17 July 2023

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The threats for businesses to get hacked or deal with data breaches of some type are more pressing now than at any other time in the digital age. It’s as if there are thousands of cat burglars on the prowl looking for a way into your business. If one of them is successful, it can bring some severe consequences for your business including financial loss, reputational damage, and even legal issues. In this week’s blog we will go through some of the actions you need to take in the case of a network breach.

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  [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Basic Marketing Technologies to Help You Bring in Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/basic-marketing-technologies-to-help-you-bring-in-business)

  Friday, 14 July 2023

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

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We tend to focus a lot of our time on this blog talking about the technologies that businesses can (and usually should) use as a part of their operations. However, without clients or customers coming in, there’s only so much good that these technologies can do. That’s why we wanted to briefly touch on a few technologies that can help you attract more people to your business so that all the other IT solutions we recommend can live up to their potential.

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##  [Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals)

  Thursday, 13 July 2023

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

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I just want to come out and say it: if your business has any interaction with the healthcare industry, you need to have your cybersecurity audited. While we certainly didn’t need another example of why this is so important, the ransomware attack aimed at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has given us one.

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

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##  [The Best Phone System for New England Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-phone-system-for-new-england-businesses)

  Thursday, 13 July 2023

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

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Chances are, you use the telephone quite a bit at the office, but if you aren’t using Voice over Internet Protocol to do so, you’re missing out on some significant benefits. Let’s talk for a moment about why you should strongly consider a switch to VoIP telephony…and how you can do so most effectively.

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  [Vendor](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor)   [Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications)   [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip)

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##  [Over 90% of Businesses Use Cloud Computing, and for Good Reason](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/over-90-of-businesses-use-cloud-computing-and-for-good-reason)

  Wednesday, 12 July 2023

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

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Most businesses who utilize the cloud report that they have managed to cut costs while still getting the resources they need to perform to spec. Businesses can use the cloud for processing and storing data, as well as application deployment, making it a very dynamic solution to a business’ needs. However, you cannot make decisions based on cost alone. Here are some other factors to consider.

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##  [28 Incredible VoIP Features Your Business Might Be Missing Out On](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/28-incredible-voip-features-your-business-might-be-missing-out-on)

  Tuesday, 11 July 2023

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

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It’s easy to look at your company phone system and think “how could this possibly be exciting?”

The truth is, if you are still using an older, traditional phone system, then you are likely paying too much, and missing out on some really great features that modern VoIP systems include. Therefore, we wanted to just put it all out there and share a much more comprehensive list of benefits that Voice over Internet Protocol telephony offers.

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##  [3 Cool Technology-Related TV Shows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-cool-technology-related-tv-shows)

  Monday, 10 July 2023

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

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The use of technology is one of the things that brings most people together. For the past couple of decades people have depended more and more on technology as a way to manage their lives, socialize, and get the goods and services they choose to purchase. This has led to the development of a lot of solid technology-related television shows. In this week’s blog, we thought we would take a look at three shows that cover multiple genres that are solid viewing for the technology enthusiast.

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  [Entertainment](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/entertainment)   [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of)

  Friday, 07 July 2023

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

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Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there for businesses of all industries and sizes. To help emphasize just how dangerous it is, however, you have to look past the initial threat of having to pay a ransom and look at the other risks associated with it. We’re here to try to get the point across that ransomware is something your business should absolutely be taking seriously.

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

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##  [Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats)

  Thursday, 06 July 2023

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

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We’re all well aware of the annoying nuisance that is junk email. In fact, we’re all so used to it, that it’s pretty easy to dismiss it as an irritating fact of life, when it still has the potential to be very harmful.

As a business owner, you need to be aware of the threats that lurk in your employees’ inboxes, because spam, and phishing attacks in particular, are the leading attack vector of some of the worst cyberattacks out there.

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

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##  [Using Windows PowerToys Might Give You the Edge You Need](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/using-windows-powertoys-might-give-you-the-edge-you-need)

  Wednesday, 05 July 2023

  [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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Microsoft’s operating systems have been around for a long time, and since Windows 95, Microsoft has published free utilities that can help users make slight adjustments to their operating systems to suit their needs. Microsoft PowerToys are even available now, and we want to explore what they can do for your business, as well as how you can acquire them.

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##  [VoIP Features Your Business Should Know About](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-features-your-business-should-know-about)

  Monday, 03 July 2023

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

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Voice over Internet Protocol, also known as VoIP, has revolutionized the way businesses manage their communications through the use of telephony. Employees who were once tethered to their landlines or their physical locations can now break free of these constraints, and it’s all thanks to VoIP and cloud-based communication tools. Here are some of the best features of VoIP solutions for small businesses.

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  [Telephone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/telephone)   [Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications)   [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip)

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##  [Keeping Your Data Stored Centrally Offers Significant Benefits](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keeping-your-data-stored-centrally-offers-significant-benefits)

  Friday, 30 June 2023

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

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Let me ask you: how confident are you that all of your data is in your control? How confident are you that you have access to it as you need it? How confident are you that it is properly secured, wherever it is being stored?

These are all important, arguably critical, questions to know the answer to. They are also all questions that are best answered by storing your data centrally.

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##  [Good Communication is Critical, Incredible Communication Leads to Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/good-communication-is-critical-incredible-communication-leads-to-innovation)

  Thursday, 29 June 2023

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

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Innovation is important to businesses because there are advancements in technologies and strategies that are made all the time that help to improve these businesses’ processes. Although there are several niche business communication strategies to consider—which may apply to your business—we’ve listed the top five universal strategies that all businesses should regard as critical:

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  [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Marketing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/marketing)

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##  [Looking at AI’s Runaway Advancement](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/looking-at-ai-s-runaway-advancement)

  Wednesday, 28 June 2023

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Artificial intelligence, or AI, is just one way of describing the concept of machine learning technologies. AI has grown considerably over the past couple of years, so much that automation as we know it today wouldn’t exist without it. Throw in some data-driven insights and you have a technology that has cemented itself for use in a business environment, but there are some concerns with how fast it is growing and evolving.

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##  [Industrial IoT is Bringing Big Data to Manufacturing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/industrial-iot-is-bringing-big-data-to-manufacturing)

  Tuesday, 27 June 2023

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

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By now you’ve heard of the Internet of Things. It consists of all of the Internet-connected devices found on a given network. Different types of businesses have different ways that they can use the IoT. This month, we thought we would discuss the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the ways modern manufacturers use it to make big changes to their businesses.

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##  [Digital Monitoring? It’s Great and Helpful, Under the Right Circumstances](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/digital-monitoring-it-s-great-and-helpful-under-the-right-circumstances)

  Monday, 26 June 2023

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Digital monitoring is a bit of a contentious topic in business, but according to a survey from Gartner, it might not be as contentious of a topic as previously thought. In fact, employees are often in favor of digital monitoring under the appropriate circumstances, as long as it doesn’t get in the way of their jobs.

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