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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) ## [Baseline Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity) Thursday, 26 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Baseline Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_234634637_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity "Baseline Cybersecurity") More than any time before, cybersecurity has to be a major consideration for businesses. It is, in fact, one of the biggest problems the modern business has to face day-in and day-out. Shortage in cybersecurity talent and antiquated strategies are making it difficult for businesses to find the knowledgeable resources that will help them work to secure their network and data from threats to the business. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The End for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Just Days Away](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away) Tuesday, 31 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The End for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Just Days Away](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_235717686_jan-14_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away "The End for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Just Days Away") Microsoft is just days away from officially retiring their Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. If your business is, for whatever reason, still using this software, you will need to upgrade by January 14 or face using unsupported software that could quickly become a security problem for your business. Let’s take a look at your options. Tags: [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows Server 2008](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-server-2008-1) [Windows 7](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-7-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management) Saturday, 28 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_251202063_data_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management "Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management") As digital systems have been adopted by more businesses, data has become a bigger tool. This is due to businesses having the initiative to direct this data into creating strategy. Today, data services are a desirable component for a business to embrace. Let’s take a closer look at how businesses are expanding their use of their data. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Data Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a Co-Managed Strategy Can Be a Game Changer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-a-co-managed-strategy-can-be-a-game-changer) Tuesday, 24 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![How a Co-Managed Strategy Can Be a Game Changer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_139441917_game-change_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-a-co-managed-strategy-can-be-a-game-changer "How a Co-Managed Strategy Can Be a Game Changer") We always try to communicate the numerous benefits of managed IT services, but when your business is happy to have their own internal IT department, those benefits tend to look less appealing. For organizations that rely on the expertise of their internal IT staff, they may not think they have a need for--or simply can’t afford--an outside IT presence. This misconception may actually be harming their businesses. Today, we will introduce co-managed IT services, and how they can be leveraged to maximum benefit. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Co-Managed IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/co-managed-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-a-co-managed-strategy-can-be-a-game-changer#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-a-co-managed-strategy-can-be-a-game-changer) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Windows 7’s Time Has Come](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/windows-7-s-time-has-come) Tuesday, 19 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Windows 7’s Time Has Come](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_time_107678057_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/windows-7-s-time-has-come "Windows 7’s Time Has Come") Chances are if you are still using Windows 7, you’ve begun to see warning messages about its imminent end-of-support date. Microsoft is retiring support for one of its best tools on January 14, 2020 and if you are still running Windows 7 after that date, it could put your whole IT infrastructure at risk. Let’s take a look at the particulars of Windows 7’s retirement and what your options are. 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