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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) ## [3 Steps You Need to Take to Keep Your IT Running Effectively](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-steps-you-need-to-take-to-keep-your-it-running-effectively) Saturday, 27 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![3 Steps You Need to Take to Keep Your IT Running Effectively](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_InternalIT_123105321_400.gif) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-steps-you-need-to-take-to-keep-your-it-running-effectively "3 Steps You Need to Take to Keep Your IT Running Effectively") Your IT may not be the simplest part of your business but it doesn’t have to be a major problem. If you can get just a couple things right, the rest of the work can be made much easier. At the end of the day, three of the most important components of your internal IT infrastructure will be how you maintain it, how you secure it, and how you back it up. Tags: [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [RMM](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/rmm) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-steps-you-need-to-take-to-keep-your-it-running-effectively#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/3-steps-you-need-to-take-to-keep-your-it-running-effectively) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Global Chip Shortage is Currently Hindering Many Industries](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-global-chip-shortage-is-currently-hindering-many-industries) Tuesday, 30 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Global Chip Shortage is Currently Hindering Many Industries](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_GlobalChip_457898012_400.gif) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-global-chip-shortage-is-currently-hindering-many-industries "The Global Chip Shortage is Currently Hindering Many Industries") Using microprocessor-based technology is now a way of life for a majority of people, and with that a massive demand is created for these components. Unfortunately, demand—as well as the COVID-19 pandemic—has caused difficulties for many organizations’ supply chains, including microprocessors. Today, we will go through the microchip shortage, how it affects consumers and when experts project that it will subside. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [Components](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/components) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-global-chip-shortage-is-currently-hindering-many-industries#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-global-chip-shortage-is-currently-hindering-many-industries) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Encryption Is a Major Key to Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security) Tuesday, 19 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Encryption Is a Major Key to Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_357971508_encryption_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security "Encryption Is a Major Key to Security") The term “encryption” has found its way into the mainstream, appearing just about anywhere information security is brought up. Whether it is ransomware encrypting data or the encryption protecting your password security, it is a powerful tool that can be used for both good and evil. Let’s discuss the former and how you might use encryption in the workplace. Tags: [Encryption](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/encryption) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Vendor Management Can Save You A Lot of Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money) Tuesday, 26 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Vendor Management Can Save You A Lot of Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_115210087_vendor_management_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money "Vendor Management Can Save You A Lot of Time and Money") When was the last time you actually had a decent experience working with a vendor? Depending on who you are trying to contact and work with, it can either be an extraordinarily pleasant or an extraordinarily painful experience. Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to work with vendors at all? What if you could just contact a trusted resource who could handle everything for you? Well, you’re in luck; that just so happens to be what vendor management is all about! Tags: [Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Vendor Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Over Half of Workers Will Work Remotely by the End of 2021, Gartner Reports](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/over-half-of-workers-will-work-remotely-by-the-end-of-2021-gartner-reports) Thursday, 28 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Over Half of Workers Will Work Remotely by the End of 2021, Gartner Reports](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_272741871_remote_work_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/over-half-of-workers-will-work-remotely-by-the-end-of-2021-gartner-reports "Over Half of Workers Will Work Remotely by the End of 2021, Gartner Reports") The COVID-19 pandemic forced much of the workforce to work remotely, but now that the pandemic is receding in several parts of the world, the question of if this workforce will continue to work remotely is up for debate. A report from Gartner suggests that things will move in the opposite direction from what you might expect. Let’s dive into what this report suggests and what it might mean for your business moving forward. 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