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Datalyst has been serving the Massachusetts area since 2010, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Dan is a trusted IT advisor with a background of over 25 years in IT and continuously works on the challenges of putting the right people in place to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

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. 

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Six Benefits of Unifying Your Business’ Communications

Six Benefits of Unifying Your Business’ Communications

Streamlining communications for small businesses can significantly boost efficiency and elevate overall performance. However, achieving this isn’t as simple as just deciding to implement it. This month, we’ll explore some key advantages that a unified communications platform can offer.

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Tip of the Month: Setting Up a Powerful Wi-Fi Network

Tip of the Month: Setting Up a Powerful Wi-Fi Network

Every business has to choose how they network their office. Most businesses choose the ease and convenience of wireless networking to allow their employees the freedom to use their mobile devices, IoT tools, and other devices. This month, we look at some of the best tips for setting up your organization’s Wi-Fi network. 

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Three Security Innovations Designed to Keep Business Networks Secure

Three Security Innovations Designed to Keep Business Networks Secure

Organizational cybersecurity is more important than ever, with an increasing number of threats requiring constant vigilance. To stay ahead of these dangers, cybersecurity experts and network administrators are continuously developing new solutions. This month, we’ll highlight three key innovations that are helping businesses navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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Keep an Eye Out for the Hallmarks of Malware

Keep an Eye Out for the Hallmarks of Malware

Malware is everywhere on the Internet and you don’t want it. From spyware and adware to ransomware there is never anything good that comes from this malicious code. Today, we will outline a few ways you can tell that your computer, workstation, or mobile device has some form of malware on it.

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What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?

What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?

Sorry for the loaded title. There’s a lot to talk about, even for those of you who don’t use or even know what Telegram is.

We’ll try to sum this up, because we think there is a lot to say about security and the nature of technology in this, and like all things these days, there’s some odd rabble-rousing about this whole series of events. Who’s up for a wild ride?

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Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Businesses

Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Businesses

Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Managed IT Services and IT Solutions—Drive Your Business Forward!

Many Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses have been turning to outsourcing IT services to providers like Datalyst. This offers access to expert tech support, advanced IT solutions, and can even lead to cost savings.

Let’s dive into the benefits of outsourcing IT services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses. We'll explore how it can enhance operations, boost security, and support business growth.

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Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality

Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality

Google Lens lets you do some cool things with your mobile device, even if it sometimes feels a bit niche. Google Chrome also has functionality that allows you to use Google Lens to search for anything visible in the browser. For example, it can detect images and text, or still images captured from video, to return results.

Today, we want to highlight how you can use this neat functionality!

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Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers

Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers

Everyone is going to have a different opinion on remote work. Plenty of statistics show that it leads to happier, more productive workers. There is a rapidly growing number of professionals who will make career decisions based on whether or not they can work remotely. At the same time, some industry leaders are blaming lackluster product launches and poor company culture on remote and hybrid work. While more often than not, the negatives of remote work end up being situational or improperly framed, it’s also not a guarantee that hybrid or remote work always has immediate gains.

The shift to remote and hybrid work models has brought new cybersecurity challenges to the forefront as well.

As employees toggle between office and remote work, the risk landscape expands. Maintaining a secure environment is crucial. While we think remote work is here to stay for a large percentage of organizations, it’s important to understand and mitigate the risks that come with it. 

Let’s delve into best practices for hybrid work security.

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How to Build Better File-Sharing Systems

How to Build Better File-Sharing Systems

With collaboration playing center stage for most businesses, it’s no small wonder that file sharing is such a priority for SMBs. If you want to establish solid file-sharing practices, you need the right solutions. Today, we want to explore four ways you can establish an efficient and secure file-sharing platform.

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Collaboration, Communication, and the Tech that Fuels Both

Collaboration, Communication, and the Tech that Fuels Both

Collaboration is at the heart of any effective business. Most organizations today are trying to make the most of their limited resources, and one of the ways to do this is with a solid collaboration strategy. Here’s how you can do the same to avoid siloing tasks and squandering your workforce’s potential.

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The Right Way to Address IT Issues

The Right Way to Address IT Issues

Technology allows businesses to leverage high-impact practices, but only if that technology works the way it’s supposed to. Even simple issues with network connectivity problems, outdated technology, and cybersecurity can impact operations. The key to a successful technology deployment is understanding where potential disruptions could occur and taking measures to proactively address them ahead of time.

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Tip of the Week: How to Properly Calculate Time in a Spreadsheet

Tip of the Week: How to Properly Calculate Time in a Spreadsheet

It isn’t a secret that working with different times in a spreadsheet can be a real pain… even if you’re just trying to add them all up. Fortunately (and a little unsurprisingly), this is because these programs have a specific function to accomplish this.

Let’s review the process you should follow in your spreadsheet program, whether you use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

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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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Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges

Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges

As technology continues to gain prominence in healthcare, it plays an increasingly vital role. Advancements in technology have allowed the healthcare industry to stabilize costs, improve access, and personalize care delivery—objectives that were challenging in the past. These benefits come with a potential downside: data privacy issues, which are becoming more concerning as technology advances.

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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.

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The Most Valuable Features to Look for in a Managed IT Agreement

The Most Valuable Features to Look for in a Managed IT Agreement

STOP! Before you sign that IT services contract, look for these incredibly important, high-value features.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the most valuable features that your business should get from its trusted IT provider.

Let's dive in and make your Managed IT services journey a little less overwhelming.

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Save Time with Vendor Management

Save Time with Vendor Management

Your business works with a lot of vendors. Each of these vendors requires your time, energy, and resources. Do you have the assets to handle all of them yourself, or would it all be better spent elsewhere on more profitable tasks and projects? Today, we’ll highlight your business’ vendor management options.

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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.

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Efficient and Secure File Sharing a Must for Today’s Businesses

Efficient and Secure File Sharing a Must for Today’s Businesses

Today’s business needs to be able to share files and data securely and efficiently. This process may seem straightforward, but there are a lot of options that the business owner or manager needs to understand. In today’s blog, we look at some steps that will help you create a strong and secure file-sharing system.

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