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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) ## [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Use the Cloud for Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-the-cloud-for-productivity) Monday, 02 August 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Use the Cloud for Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2021/8-2-21/b2ap3_large_292544500_cloud_productivity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-the-cloud-for-productivity "Use the Cloud for Productivity") The cloud is a great tool to improve the accessibility of applications and data, but with so many options available to businesses, it can be a bit intimidating to get started with it. Let’s go over some of the various types of cloud solutions available, as well as some of the more well-known services that you might find helpful. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-the-cloud-for-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-the-cloud-for-productivity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them) Monday, 21 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-21-21/b2ap3_large_413469330_cloud_computing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them "The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them") Businesses use cloud resources all the time; and, they use them for many different reasons. Some use them because they have to support a remote workforce, some use them so they don’t have to come up with large swaths of capital or don’t want to pay interest rates for financing their central hardware. Some only use them sparingly to fill in the gaps created by product and service demand. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How the Cloud Supports HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa) Thursday, 10 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How the Cloud Supports HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/627/b2ap3_large_228580491_cloud_HIPAA_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa "How the Cloud Supports HIPAA") Is your healthcare organization fully invested in the cloud, using it to store data and increase productivity? The primary responsibility of a healthcare provider is to care for your patients, and that includes protecting your patients’ data—especially when storing it electronically. Here are some ways to ensure you can use the cloud and remain HIPAA compliant. Tags: [EMR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/emr) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hipaa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Determine Which Cloud Solutions Are Right for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-determine-which-cloud-solutions-are-right-for-your-business) Monday, 31 May 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How to Determine Which Cloud Solutions Are Right for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2021/5-31-21/b2ap3_large_224071081_cloud_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-determine-which-cloud-solutions-are-right-for-your-business "How to Determine Which Cloud Solutions Are Right for Your Business") When we talk about the cloud, what springs to your mind? The cloud might sound like a business buzzword, but in reality it’s one of the most important components of a technology infrastructure, especially in today’s online environment. Considering the ongoing pandemic and unpredictability that the situation brings, you don’t want to wait any longer; you should have started thinking about implementing the cloud *yesterday*. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-determine-which-cloud-solutions-are-right-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-determine-which-cloud-solutions-are-right-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business) Monday, 15 March 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2021/3-15-21/b2ap3_large_355252989_cloud_virtualization_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business "How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business") Hardware is expensive, this much is certain. When a small or medium-sized business is looking to get the most bang for buck from their technology investments, they have to consider hardware to be the most crucial part of the equation. One option that businesses can take advantage of today is to use virtualized environments. Whether these computing environments are hosted onsite or in the cloud, a business can extend the usefulness of their IT budget by utilizing them. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of virtualization on your business. Tags: [Virtualization](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/virtualization) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-virtual-environments-can-work-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Cloud Continues Massive Growth](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth) Friday, 08 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![The Cloud Continues Massive Growth](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-8-21/b2ap3_large_320460611_cloud_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth "The Cloud Continues Massive Growth") Cloud computing has been one of the most utilized tools for business in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crucial for businesses to give remote access to tools and one effective way to make that happen was to look to the cloud. This has expanded an already booming market and presents businesses of all sizes with the opportunity to get the computing they need without huge upfront costs. Today, we’ll take a look at the cloud computing market and how you can leverage hosted computing solutions to improve your business. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Exactly is Software-as-a-Service?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-software-as-a-service) Wednesday, 02 December 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![What Exactly is Software-as-a-Service?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2020/12-2-20/b2ap3_large_327452002_SaaS_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-software-as-a-service "What Exactly is Software-as-a-Service?") Businesses have many problems they need to solve. With technology, the process typically starts with identifying a problem, researching solutions, and finding one that will successfully work to solve the problem. Traditionally, when dealing with technology, a company would procure the hardware and hire technicians to implement the solution and deploy the services needed. If they had to borrow money to do it, they would because the profits would presumably be more than the payments even with banks tacking on interest. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-software-as-a-service#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-software-as-a-service) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Few Ways Small Businesses Can Use the Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-few-ways-small-businesses-can-use-the-cloud) Wednesday, 30 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![A Few Ways Small Businesses Can Use the Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-30-20/b2ap3_large_265248472_cloud_technology_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-few-ways-small-businesses-can-use-the-cloud "A Few Ways Small Businesses Can Use the Cloud") A lot is made about cloud computing and its cost and time saving benefits, but when your business is small, a lot of times, it could just be looked at as an unnecessary addition to your computing infrastructure. Today, we thought we would go through a few ways that even the smallest of businesses can utilize cloud computing. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-few-ways-small-businesses-can-use-the-cloud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-few-ways-small-businesses-can-use-the-cloud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts) Friday, 11 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-11-20/b2ap3_large_56805514_cloud_cost_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts "Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts") As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around us, many businesses have found themselves seriously reconsidering their business’ infrastructure, pondering the switch from onsite hardware to cloud-based options. While these hosted options can offer businesses relief from a costly hardware refresh, it is important to acknowledge that cloud computing may not be a one-size-fits-all panacea. Let’s take a closer look. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Businesses are Dashing to the Cloud. Is Yours?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/businesses-are-dashing-to-the-cloud-is-yours) Monday, 25 May 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Businesses are Dashing to the Cloud. Is Yours?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2020/5-25-20/b2ap3_large_43992945_cloud_tools_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/businesses-are-dashing-to-the-cloud-is-yours "Businesses are Dashing to the Cloud. Is Yours?") This is a strange time for everyone. For business owners, it’s filled with uncertainty as many of their businesses have had to shut down in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Others were forced into embracing remote operations. For these companies, their cloud platforms are turning out to be major benefits. Today, we’ll explain why. Tags: [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/businesses-are-dashing-to-the-cloud-is-yours#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/businesses-are-dashing-to-the-cloud-is-yours) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is the Hybrid Cloud Something You Should Consider?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-hybrid-cloud-something-you-should-consider) Friday, 13 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Is the Hybrid Cloud Something You Should Consider?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-13-20/b2ap3_large_325339419_hybrid_cloud_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-hybrid-cloud-something-you-should-consider "Is the Hybrid Cloud Something You Should Consider?") Cloud solutions are extremely popular among modern businesses, whether they rely on public cloud resources or maintain their own in-house private cloud. Some businesses, however, elect to take the middle ground and use a “hybrid” cloud solution. Let’s take a few moments to determine if your business could benefit from this approach. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-hybrid-cloud-something-you-should-consider#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-hybrid-cloud-something-you-should-consider) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Migrate to the Cloud Unless You Consider This](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this) Friday, 31 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Don’t Migrate to the Cloud Unless You Consider This](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-31-20/b2ap3_large_cloud_computing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this "Don’t Migrate to the Cloud Unless You Consider This") We hear a lot about the benefits of moving your business to the cloud. It can reduce that big expense on new infrastructure and the ongoing management costs. The cloud can increase the effectiveness of your IT budget. It can add functionality and increase user satisfaction. Businesses are rapidly moving all or portions of their IT to the cloud, and for a lot of good reasons, but before you do, it is important to remember the following: Tags: [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Data Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-management) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Cloud Services and Pizzerias Offer Similar Benefits](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-cloud-services-and-pizzerias-offer-similar-benefits) Monday, 06 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How Cloud Services and Pizzerias Offer Similar Benefits](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-6-20/b2ap3_large_cloud_243233687_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-cloud-services-and-pizzerias-offer-similar-benefits "How Cloud Services and Pizzerias Offer Similar Benefits") When you look at the cloud service business model, it can be easy to wonder how it is so beneficial to businesses - or really, how it fiscally can be. After all, dollars to donuts, the monthly service charges most likely add up to less than a business would spend for another, comparable service. To understand how the cloud does this, it may help to look at something that often occurs in the office. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-cloud-services-and-pizzerias-offer-similar-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-cloud-services-and-pizzerias-offer-similar-benefits) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Utility Computing in the Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utility-computing-in-the-cloud) Friday, 27 September 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Utility Computing in the Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-27-19/b2ap3_large_cloud_104762577_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utility-computing-in-the-cloud "Utility Computing in the Cloud") There is no denying that the cloud has exploded into the fastest growing business computing method, and for good reason. The cloud has a plethora of options that are designed to meet the needs of the modern business. Today, we examine how your business can leverage the inexhaustible supply of cloud options. Tags: [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [Utility Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/utility-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utility-computing-in-the-cloud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utility-computing-in-the-cloud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Four Ways Cloud Storage Can Benefit Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-cloud-storage-can-benefit-your-business) Wednesday, 07 August 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Four Ways Cloud Storage Can Benefit Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-7-19/b2ap3_large_cloud_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-cloud-storage-can-benefit-your-business "Four Ways Cloud Storage Can Benefit Your Business") Cloud solutions have proven their value in many different business applications, a major one being the ability to use a cloud service as a storage solution. By doing so, a business can enjoy a few additional advantages as compared to one that relies on more traditional storage solutions. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-cloud-storage-can-benefit-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-cloud-storage-can-benefit-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Microsoft 365 is a Solid Option for Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-microsoft-office-365-is-a-solid-option-for-businesses) Friday, 05 July 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Why Microsoft 365 is a Solid Option for Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2019/7-5-19/b2ap3_large_272565711_microsoft_365_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-microsoft-office-365-is-a-solid-option-for-businesses "Why Microsoft 365 is a Solid Option for Businesses") Microsoft 365 has been on the market for a while now, and we thought it would be a good time to go into the different tiers of the platform to give you an idea of what it is, why it is useful, and how your business fits into the latest cloud platform offered by Microsoft. Let’s start with what it is. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Microsoft](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-microsoft-office-365-is-a-solid-option-for-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-microsoft-office-365-is-a-solid-option-for-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why a Hybrid Cloud is Right for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-hybrid-cloud-is-right-for-your-business) Friday, 31 May 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Why a Hybrid Cloud is Right for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2019/5-31-19/b2ap3_large_177773641_hybrid_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-hybrid-cloud-is-right-for-your-business "Why a Hybrid Cloud is Right for Your Business") The cloud can bring numerous benefits to a business. Public cloud offerings can reduce technology costs, provide scalability and flexibility to a business’ computing infrastructure, promote collaboration, protect your business from data loss, and much, much more. What it cannot do, however, is guarantee the control some organizations wish to have over their technology infrastructure. Some businesses prioritize that control, while others are bound by industry and government-induced regulations. For those businesses, there is the hybrid cloud. Tags: [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-hybrid-cloud-is-right-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-hybrid-cloud-is-right-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Cloud Computing Suits a Business’ Needs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-cloud-computing-suits-a-business-needs) Monday, 27 May 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![cloud-blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/141/b2ap3_large_cloud-blog.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-cloud-computing-suits-a-business-needs "cloud-blog") The cloud has had a major impact on how organizations of all sizes operate from day to day. This is largely because there are so many ways to utilize cloud computing. If you haven’t adopted cloud solutions in some way at this point, it is swiftly becoming less of a recommendation and more of a requirement, considering the benefits it can offer your company and its operations. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-cloud-computing-suits-a-business-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-cloud-computing-suits-a-business-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Taking a Look at Cloud Growth](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-a-look-at-cloud-growth) Friday, 26 April 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Taking a Look at Cloud Growth](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2019/4-26-19/b2ap3_large_cloud-grow_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-a-look-at-cloud-growth "Taking a Look at Cloud Growth") In today’s modern business world, you’d be hard-pressed to find an organization that doesn’t utilize the cloud to at least some extent. Let’s take a dive into how businesses use the cloud to be more sustainable and efficient. Tags: [Virtualization](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/virtualization) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-a-look-at-cloud-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-a-look-at-cloud-growth) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [With So Many Cloud Options Picking the Best One Can Be Dizzying](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/with-so-many-cloud-options-picking-the-best-one-can-be-dizzying) Monday, 04 February 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![With So Many Cloud Options Picking the Best One Can Be Dizzying](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2019/2-4-19/b2ap3_large_88509321_cloud_pick_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/with-so-many-cloud-options-picking-the-best-one-can-be-dizzying "With So Many Cloud Options Picking the Best One Can Be Dizzying") Technology plays an integral part in just about all modern businesses in some way, shape or form. Without a place to purchase devices, however, no one can reap the benefits of them. Some businesses are vendors that provide organizations with these devices. In a sense, they act as the middle man between the producer and the consumer, acquiring devices for sale to businesses and users alike. In this way, vendors are critical for every single business. Tags: [Vendor Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor-management) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/with-so-many-cloud-options-picking-the-best-one-can-be-dizzying#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/with-so-many-cloud-options-picking-the-best-one-can-be-dizzying) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ 1 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ 2 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 3 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud?start=40) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud?start=40) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud?start=40)