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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) ## [Privacy Laws Are Changing Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/privacy-laws-are-changing-compliance) Saturday, 22 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Privacy Laws Are Changing Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020_newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_139439661_compliance_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/privacy-laws-are-changing-compliance "Privacy Laws Are Changing Compliance") Most companies have some sort of regulation they need to stay compliant to, and 2020 seems to be a landmark year. This year, companies have to deal with end-of-life upgrades, the development of new privacy laws, as well as the existing regulatory landscape. Let’s take a look at why compliance is important and what to expect in the year ahead. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [IoT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/iot) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/privacy-laws-are-changing-compliance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/privacy-laws-are-changing-compliance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Don’t Need to Search for the Benefits of Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-don-t-need-to-search-for-the-benefits-of-backup) Saturday, 25 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![You Don’t Need to Search for the Benefits of Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_You-Dont-Need-to-Search-For-the-Benefits-of-Backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-don-t-need-to-search-for-the-benefits-of-backup "You Don’t Need to Search for the Benefits of Backup") Let me ask you this: does your business have a dedicated data backup and disaster recovery system? If not, we need to talk. A comprehensive backup and disaster recovery platform (BDR) can turn out to be one of the most critical parts of managing a business’ IT infrastructure. By having a plan to turn to in the event a serious problem such as ransomware or a natural disaster descends upon your business, you can be better prepared. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-don-t-need-to-search-for-the-benefits-of-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/you-don-t-need-to-search-for-the-benefits-of-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Voice over Internet Protocol is a Valuable Tool](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voice-over-internet-protocol-is-a-valuable-tool) Thursday, 30 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Voice over Internet Protocol is a Valuable Tool](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Voice-over-Internet-Protocol-is-a-Valuable-Tool_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voice-over-internet-protocol-is-a-valuable-tool "Voice over Internet Protocol is a Valuable Tool") With the cost of doing business rising, it is no surprise that the decision makers at many organizations are looking to save a bit of money where they can. The cloud has proven to be a particularly popular way of doing so - especially through its replacement of traditional telephony with advanced communication methods, like hosted VoIP Tags: [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Business Telephone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-telephone) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voice-over-internet-protocol-is-a-valuable-tool#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/voice-over-internet-protocol-is-a-valuable-tool) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are You Wasting Money on Cloud Services?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/are-you-wasting-money-on-cloud-services) Tuesday, 28 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Are You Wasting Money on Cloud Services?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Are-You-Wasting-Money-on-Cloud-Services_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/are-you-wasting-money-on-cloud-services "Are You Wasting Money on Cloud Services?") Cloud services have proven to be extraordinarily useful for businesses of all types. With an immense amount of options to choose from, businesses can get anything from AI to Windows in the cloud. With so many services available, sometimes businesses will pay for computing resources that they don’t use, cutting into their available operational capital. Today, we take a look at how businesses throw capital away by not keeping a close eye on their cloud-based resources. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Software as a Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software-as-a-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/are-you-wasting-money-on-cloud-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/are-you-wasting-money-on-cloud-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Promoting Data Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/promoting-data-privacy) Thursday, 23 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Promoting Data Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD---Promoting-Privacy_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/promoting-data-privacy "Promoting Data Privacy") Today, everything we do on the computer and on our phones creates data. Organizations that are good at utilizing this data, often look to capture everything that they can. This can leave the individual searching for a way to keep his/her data secure. Let’s take a look at some of the best practices used to prioritize individual data privacy. 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