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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Ensuring Effective Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-ensuring-effective-collaboration)

  Wednesday, 04 May 2022

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

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In any business, the capacity to collaborate is critical to success. In order to do so most optimally, it helps to carry out a few preliminary and overarching practices. Let’s go over a few such practices to help bring your team’s collaborative activities together.

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##  [Smartphones Can Have a Legitimate Purpose in the Workplace](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphones-can-have-a-legitimate-purpose-in-the-workplace)

  Monday, 02 May 2022

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

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Did you know that people tend to spend an average of 3-5 hours on their phones every day? The smartphone might be one of the most useful modern tools out there, but it can get in the way of running your business if you let it. Here are a couple of ways you can get the most out of your smartphone for business purposes.

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  [Smartphones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices)

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##  [Cybersecurity Training Tips from the Pros](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-training-tips-from-the-pros)

  Saturday, 30 April 2022

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

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For every level of business, cybersecurity is a big deal. For the enterprise, they deal with a lot of would-be attacks and need their staff to know how to respond if they are targeted. For the midsize business, the convergence of underwhelming IT support and a growing workforce can be the perfect storm. For the small business, a significant cyberattack could be the beginning of the end for their business. This is why, no matter what size your business is, you need to have a cybersecurity strategy in place that includes tools, monitoring, and protocol. This month, we have put together a list of considerations your business should note to keep your network and data safe.

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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Saving Time in Microsoft Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-saving-time-in-microsoft-office)

  Friday, 29 April 2022

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

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Microsoft Office is a super useful collection of software that serves the purposes of just about any business, at least to some degree. Since it is so popular—taking up almost half of the office productivity software market in February 2022—we figured it would be helpful to share a few tips to help speed up some of the things you may be spending time on now.

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##  [Avoid these 3 Things When Making Technology Decisions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/avoid-these-3-things-when-making-technology-decisions)

  Thursday, 28 April 2022

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

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Your business’ technology is a great tool, or at least it can be. Like any other part of business, getting value out of your business’ technology is essential. In order for you to see the kind of value from your tech that you’d expect, you first need to approach it by making good decisions. This month, we wanted to go over a few ways that you could fall into a trap with your IT.

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##  [How To Design a Workspace with Productivity in Mind](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-design-a-workspace-with-productivity-in-mind)

  Wednesday, 27 April 2022

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The workplace is, fittingly, a place for work to be done. While there are a lot of factors that can contribute to a person’s day-to-day productivity, having a space that is conducive to accomplishing their work tasks can be seen as essential. Let’s go over how you can design a workspace that does just that:

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/office)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [5 Tips that Can Help You Be More Productive](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/5-tips-that-can-help-you-be-more-productive)

  Tuesday, 26 April 2022

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In most workspaces and offices, “productivity” is always present on the list of goals. Why settle for one task completed in a set time, when multiple tasks can be completed in the same amount of time without sacrificing the quality of the result? This goal is popular enough for many experts and consultants to have weighed in on. We’ve decided to give you a basic overview of some such strategies so you may consider them.

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  [Time Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/time-management)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)

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##  [Who’s Behind the Wheel of Your Business’ Technology?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/who-s-behind-the-wheel-of-your-business-technology)

  Monday, 25 April 2022

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

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There are countless issues that could arise when it comes to managing and maintaining your technology, but the people who are in charge of the process should not be one of them. If you don’t have a dedicated IT team to take care of your business technology, you might not be properly maintaining your technology. Thankfully, there are ways to get around limited resources, and it might not be what you think.

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##  [Getting the Right Communications Tools Can Really Help a Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/getting-the-right-communications-tools-can-really-help-a-business)

  Saturday, 23 April 2022

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

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Business success relies in large part on communication. Any product or a service is entirely useless if there is no way to share or request information. Whether the communication is internal or external, the method upon which your business relies should be simple yet effective. This month, we will analyze the different methods of communication your business can use.

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

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##  [Maintenance is More than Computer Repair](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/maintenance-is-more-than-computer-repair)

  Friday, 22 April 2022

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

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When you think of downtime, you probably think about the power or your Internet connection going out and leaving you unable to do work. Unfortunately, these are anecdotes that seem benign, but are actually extraordinarily costly. When interruptions to your business’ computing infrastructure are constantly hindering productivity, you need to come up with a solution.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Avoiding Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime)   [Proactive Maintenance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/proactive-maintenance)

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##  [Why You Need to Consider the Risk of an IoT Side-Channel Attack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-need-to-consider-the-risk-of-an-iot-side-channel-attack)

  Thursday, 21 April 2022

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

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Take a moment and consider that some predictions place the amount of data that Internet of Things (IoT) devices will produce by 2025 to be 73.1 ZB… “ZB” meaning “zettabytes,” each of which equalling one billion terabytes. That’s massive, and illustrates how many IoT devices will be around us at that point. Furthermore, it shows how concerned we should be about the potential for something called a “side-channel attack.”

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##  [Tip of the Week: Keep Your Computer Working Effectively with These 5 Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keep-your-computer-working-effectively-with-these-5-tips)

  Wednesday, 20 April 2022

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

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Computers allow businesses to do so much, but eventually a time comes to purchase new hardware. Thankfully, you can stave off this need pretty well by simply taking care of your existing technology. Here are some tips you can implement to make sure that your computer lasts as long as possible before it kicks the bucket.

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##  [Communication Tools Your Business Needs to Consider](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/communication-tools-your-business-needs-to-consider)

  Monday, 18 April 2022

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

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The software you choose to use for your business largely defines the capabilities of it. When it comes to communications there are some very standard options that you probably already have and then there are some more innovative options that can have significant benefits for your staff. Let’s take a look at some of the standard communications options a business might use and how they can use technology to crank it up a bit.

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##  [E-Waste is a Massive Problem that We Can All Help Fix](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ewaste-is-a-massive-problem-that-we-can-all-help-fix)

  Friday, 15 April 2022

  [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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Discarded electronics, including the hardware that so many businesses cycle through, are a big problem—and not one that we can ignore for a variety of reasons. Let’s explore the issues surrounding e-waste, as well as what can be done to reduce it.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Maneuvering Around Microsoft Teams](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-maneuvering-around-microsoft-teams)

  Wednesday, 13 April 2022

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

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Microsoft Teams is a video communication and collaboration platform that your organization can use to great success, but it helps to have a couple of pointers so you can make the most out of the software. Here are five ways you can maximize the value you get out of your Microsoft Teams software.

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##  [Using Your Voice to Type in Microsoft Word](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/using-your-voice-to-type-in-microsoft-word)

  Monday, 11 April 2022

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

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Typing on your keyboard is something that you do every day, but sometimes you just don’t want to do it. You can give your hands a break and use Microsoft Word’s dictation feature; this lets you use your voice to write in the software. Let’s go over how you might use the feature on a desktop, web browser, or mobile device.

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##  [Four Problems that Can Undermine an IT Project](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-problems-that-can-undermine-an-it-project)

  Friday, 08 April 2022

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

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It might be an understatement to suggest that things don’t always go smoothly in business. The truth is that when one problem is solved, another is often created. This is why we lean on our technology. These “solutions” are intended to fix many of the speedbumps, but that doesn’t mean that choosing, deploying, and supporting these systems don’t come with some problems as well. Today, we look at three reasons an IT project could fail.

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##  [Tip of the Week: 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Business’ IT More Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-business-it-more-secure)

  Wednesday, 06 April 2022

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With many businesses’ increased reliance on their information systems and other IT, they need to do everything they can to keep those systems up and running and secure. This not only includes rolling out security systems that support that goal, it also demands they take the action necessary to keep these systems secure. Let’s look at four things you need to do to keep your business’ IT as secure as possible.

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##  [What’s Going on With the Microprocessor Shortages?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-going-on-with-the-microprocessor-shortages)

  Monday, 04 April 2022

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There is a microprocessor shortage influencing all kinds of businesses around the globe, and it’s only going to get worse following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine produces somewhere between 45 and 54 percent of the world’s semiconductor-grade neon, something which is absolutely crucial to the creation of microchips. The invasion has put a halt to neon-refinement companies Ingas and Cryoin, and as you can imagine, this puts a massive strain on an already struggling supply chain.

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##  [Three Ways to Help Your IT Budget Go Further](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-ways-to-help-your-it-budget-go-further)

  Friday, 01 April 2022

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Running a business can be stressful, and if you can’t find time to juggle the countless variables that are at play every day of the week, you’ll quickly find yourself falling behind what needs to be done. Technology is one such area where falling behind is easy, especially when it comes to purchasing and implementing new tools. Unfortunately, your IT budget is not limitless, so how can you make the most of it? Let’s take a look.

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