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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) ## [The Passphrase is Better than the Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-passphrase-is-better-than-the-password) Saturday, 28 September 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Passphrase is Better than the Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_Passphrase_568763549_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-passphrase-is-better-than-the-password "The Passphrase is Better than the Password") Network security is a major issue for any business that relies on password-protected systems—and who doesn’t? With so much at stake, it’s important that every user uses passwords that are not only complex and secure but also easy to remember. This month, we will discuss how the passphrase is the answer to keeping your password-protected accounts secure. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-passphrase-is-better-than-the-password#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-passphrase-is-better-than-the-password) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud) Tuesday, 27 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_PrivateCloud_243783113_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud "The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud") Many organizations have become reliant on cloud computing due to its cost efficiency and accessibility to computing resources. However, complications with data security often arise. One way to gain control and maintain accessibility is to use a private cloud. This article explores why a business might choose a private cloud over more affordable public cloud platforms. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Small Businesses Should Keep Technology Simple](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple) Thursday, 29 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Small Businesses Should Keep Technology Simple](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_SMBTech_353362377_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple "Small Businesses Should Keep Technology Simple") A business has to have people who know how to balance its spending to cover its bases and keep the company healthy. For the small business it is often a matter of choices. In this month’s newsletter, let’s go through some of the ways that keeping it simple might just be the best strategy in terms of their technology. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Wireless Innovations You Need to Know About](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about) Saturday, 24 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Wireless Innovations You Need to Know About](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_WirelessInnovation_854968246_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about "Wireless Innovations You Need to Know About") Individuals and businesses alike are leaning heavily on wireless technologies to maintain near-constant connectivity. There have been many innovations in this space over the past few years. We thought we’d take a look at some of the technology that you should know about in the wireless space. Tags: [Wireless](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wireless) [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi) [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data is a Great Thing to Have (Assuming It’s Well-Managed)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-is-a-great-thing-to-have-assuming-it-s-well-managed) Saturday, 31 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Data is a Great Thing to Have (Assuming It’s Well-Managed)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_DataSunk_422983303_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-is-a-great-thing-to-have-assuming-it-s-well-managed "Data is a Great Thing to Have (Assuming It’s Well-Managed)") There’s no doubt that data is valuable. It can improve many different aspects of a business, most notably operations, customer relations, and marketing. The more data you have, the more specific actions you can take to improve your business. But it can also be a real problem if you don’t have a plan for managing it. Let’s discuss some problems your data can present and how to avoid them. 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