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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);) [ ![Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) ## [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content?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) ## [Big Data, Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business) Thursday, 27 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Big Data, Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BigData_280062218_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business "Big Data, Small Business") Big data has become an invaluable asset, not just for large corporations but also for small businesses. Using the vast amounts of data your business creates to help you make more effective decisions is easier than ever. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll look at how small businesses are tapping into the power of big data: Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [IT Security Concerns and How to Confront Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/it-security-concerns-and-how-to-confront-them) Saturday, 22 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![IT Security Concerns and How to Confront Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_ITSecurityConcerns_562776365_400.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/it-security-concerns-and-how-to-confront-them "IT Security Concerns and How to Confront Them") Cyberthreats are increasingly sophisticated, and businesses have to do what they can to address these issues. Since cyberattacks can have a massively negative impact on your business, it stands to reason that you need a platform in place to enhance your employees’ awareness of Internet-based threats. This month we look at the top three IT security concerns businesses face and what should be done to confront them. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/it-security-concerns-and-how-to-confront-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/it-security-concerns-and-how-to-confront-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Get More Out of Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology) Saturday, 29 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Get More Out of Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_MoreTech_690282736_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology "Get More Out of Your Business’ Technology") Every business is looking to technology to enhance their ability to support their operations and provide a better customer experience. Maximizing the value you get from your technology involves a combination of optimizing usage, staying updated, and using the tools and resources you’ve chosen efficiently. Here are some strategies: Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Do Firewalls Really Do?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-do-firewalls-really-do) Thursday, 23 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![What Do Firewalls Really Do?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Firewall_162356706_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-do-firewalls-really-do "What Do Firewalls Really Do?") Firewalls are a mainstay of network security. At its core, the firewall acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, such as the Internet. Its primary function is to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Think of the firewall as a gatekeeper scrutinizing every packet of data that attempts to pass through. Let’s take a look at the different types of firewalls and some of their key functions. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-do-firewalls-really-do#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-do-firewalls-really-do) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Does Great IT Support Look Like?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-does-great-it-support-look-like) Saturday, 25 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![What Does Great IT Support Look Like?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_ITSupport_176084957_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/what-does-great-it-support-look-like "What Does Great IT Support Look Like?") Technology is a major pain point for just about all businesses, whether you’re a small mom-and-pop store or a medium-sized (and quickly growing) name in your community. You’ll always have the technology to upkeep, from computers and servers to software solutions or point-of-sale registers. This month, we want to discuss how managed IT solutions can help you maximize your resources by offering a simple, easy, and cost-effective alternative to hiring multiple in-house technicians. 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