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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The New Era of Phishing: Don’t Trust Every Phone Call](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call) Monday, 11 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The New Era of Phishing: Don’t Trust Every Phone Call](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-11-25/b2ap3_large_NewPhishing_1955636506_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call "The New Era of Phishing: Don’t Trust Every Phone Call") For years, the gold standard for avoiding a scam was simple: if an email looked suspicious, you just picked up the phone to verify it. Unfortunately, that safety net is fraying. Cybercriminals are now leveraging AI voice cloning to turn a quick phone call into a sophisticated trap. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [AI](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Business Ready for AI and Machine Learning?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-ready-for-ai-and-machine-learning) Saturday, 09 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Your Business Ready for AI and Machine Learning?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/b2ap3_large_machinelearning_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-ready-for-ai-and-machine-learning "Is Your Business Ready for AI and Machine Learning?") Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are no longer futuristic concepts reserved for technology giants with limitless budgets. For small and medium-sized businesses, these technologies have become essential tools for staying competitive, efficient, and secure. However, adopting AI isn't as simple as flipping a switch or signing up for a new app. It requires a solid foundation and a strategic approach. Is your business truly ready to harness these tools, or are you at risk of falling behind? Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-ready-for-ai-and-machine-learning#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-ready-for-ai-and-machine-learning) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Inside AI's Massive Resource Footprint: Power, Water, and Business Infrastructure](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/inside-ai-s-massive-resource-footprint-power-water-and-business-infrastructure) Friday, 08 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Inside AI's Massive Resource Footprint: Power, Water, and Business Infrastructure](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-08-25/b2ap3_large_AIFootprint_909737056_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/inside-ai-s-massive-resource-footprint-power-water-and-business-infrastructure "Inside AI's Massive Resource Footprint: Power, Water, and Business Infrastructure") We’ve all seen the headlines about what AI can do; it can write your emails, analyze your spreadsheets, and even generate art in seconds. But we rarely talk about what it takes to make that happen. When you ask a chatbot a question, you aren't just tapping into a "brain" in the cloud; you are triggering a massive, physical chain reaction of resource consumption. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [AI](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/inside-ai-s-massive-resource-footprint-power-water-and-business-infrastructure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/inside-ai-s-massive-resource-footprint-power-water-and-business-infrastructure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Go from Capital Drain to Balance Sheet Benefit with the Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/go-from-capital-drain-to-balance-sheet-benefit-with-the-cloud) Wednesday, 06 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Go from Capital Drain to Balance Sheet Benefit with the Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-06-25/b2ap3_large_CloudBenefits_272065824_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/go-from-capital-drain-to-balance-sheet-benefit-with-the-cloud "Go from Capital Drain to Balance Sheet Benefit with the Cloud") Ask a handful of IT consultants to explain the cloud, and you’ll likely be met with a blizzard of buzzwords—”scalability,”“elasticity,” and “hybrid infrastructure”—that do very little to help you hit your quarterly goals. All the noise aside, the cloud isn’t a mystery; it’s simply renting someone else's computer. Instead of maintaining a server box in your broom closet, you are leasing space on high-performance machines owned by giants like Microsoft, Amazon, or Google. They own the hardware; you own the results. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/go-from-capital-drain-to-balance-sheet-benefit-with-the-cloud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/go-from-capital-drain-to-balance-sheet-benefit-with-the-cloud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Google Docs AI Boosts Business Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency) Monday, 04 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How Google Docs AI Boosts Business Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-04-25/b2ap3_large_GoogleAI_1701381761_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency "How Google Docs AI Boosts Business Efficiency") Nowadays, it’s common for business tools to incorporate AI into their already helpful features. Google Docs is a prime example. As of the time of this writing, Google has recently added a “Help me create” function that can help you get a start on your next project. Let’s take a look at how it works and how you could potentially utilize it to your advantage. Tags: [Google](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [User Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [AI](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Automate Your Business and Stop Money Leaks for Rapid Revenue](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/automate-your-business-and-stop-money-leaks-for-rapid-revenue) Friday, 01 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Automate Your Business and Stop Money Leaks for Rapid Revenue](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-01-25/b2ap3_large_StopMoneyLeaks_1796602089_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/automate-your-business-and-stop-money-leaks-for-rapid-revenue "Automate Your Business and Stop Money Leaks for Rapid Revenue") When you think of business technology, what’s the impression you get? Do you look at it as a pain in the neck obligation, an unavoidable cost, or one of your most valuable assets? For many, it is the former… but for the most successful among us, it is the latter. Let’s talk about how you can use your technology to optimize your incoming cash flow. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/automate-your-business-and-stop-money-leaks-for-rapid-revenue#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/automate-your-business-and-stop-money-leaks-for-rapid-revenue) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Build a Solid IT Foundation for Small Business Growth](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth) Thursday, 30 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![How to Build a Solid IT Foundation for Small Business Growth](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_ITFoundation_221456043_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth "How to Build a Solid IT Foundation for Small Business Growth") Running a small business is often romanticized as a scrappy adventure, a series of late nights and breakthroughs, but anyone actually in the trenches knows it’s more like trying to repair a plane while it’s hurtling through the air at thirty thousand feet than it is a pleasant stroll in the park. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes) Wednesday, 29 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-29-26/b2ap3_large_SafeData_1962280460_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes "Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes") Most business owners I talk to have some form of backup. Maybe it's an external drive plugged into a server, or perhaps everything is saved in the cloud. While these are great starts, they often have a single point of failure. If your office has a fire, that external drive is gone. If a user accidentally deletes a folder and it syncs to the cloud, that data might be gone before you notice. To make a backup "trustworthy," we use a framework called the 3-2-1-1 Rule. It sounds like a football play, but it’s actually a recipe for peace of mind. Tags: [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Guide to Strategic IT Management for Small Businesses](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses) Tuesday, 28 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Your Guide to Strategic IT Management for Small Businesses](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_StrategicIT_664207289_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses "Your Guide to Strategic IT Management for Small Businesses") Most business owners view their IT the same way they view their utilities: they only notice it when the connection drops or a system fails. However, in an era where your digital infrastructure is the backbone of your entire operation, waiting for something to break before you address it is risky. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Secure Your SMB Data with Mobile Device Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management) Monday, 27 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Secure Your SMB Data with Mobile Device Management](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-27-26/b2ap3_large_MDM_513187729_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management "Secure Your SMB Data with Mobile Device Management") It’s almost impossible to find a workplace these days where mobile devices aren’t part of the furniture. We use them for everything from checking email between meetings to approving contracts while waiting for a latte. When done right, giving your team the ability to work from anywhere is a massive win for productivity. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Mobile Device](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Outdated Technology Creates Employee Friction](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-outdated-technology-creates-employee-friction) Saturday, 25 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![How Outdated Technology Creates Employee Friction](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OutdatedTech_1333460986_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-outdated-technology-creates-employee-friction "How Outdated Technology Creates Employee Friction") There is a dangerous phrase that often precedes a crisis: “...But it is still working fine.” Viewing technology as a one-time purchase or a fix-it-when-it-breaks utility is a recipe for stagnation. If you are not consistently investing in your digital infrastructure, you are not just standing still; you are falling behind. This lack of movement creates a widening gap between your capabilities and the expectations of the people that depend on your business. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-outdated-technology-creates-employee-friction#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-outdated-technology-creates-employee-friction) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Simple Guide to the Three Pillars of Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity) Friday, 24 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![A Simple Guide to the Three Pillars of Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-24-26/b2ap3_large_CyberSecurity_1281276911_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity "A Simple Guide to the Three Pillars of Cybersecurity") Cybersecurity can often feel like a complex web of buzzwords, but professionals actually rely on a simple framework called the CIA Triad to stay safe. This doesn't refer to the intelligence agency; instead, it stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. You can think of these three pillars as the locks, the reinforced walls, and the key to the vault. If any one of these pillars fails, the entire system is at risk. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Computer](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Business Technology Mistakes Costing You Time and Money](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-business-technology-mistakes-costing-you-time-and-money) Thursday, 23 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Business Technology Mistakes Costing You Time and Money](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_TechMistakes_1921076028_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-business-technology-mistakes-costing-you-time-and-money "5 Business Technology Mistakes Costing You Time and Money") Nowadays, technology isn't just a tool in the background, it is the heart of how you make money and serve customers. However, as things like AI and cloud storage become easier to buy, it also becomes easier to make expensive mistakes. Here is a guide to the five biggest technology traps businesses are falling into right now and how you can stay safe. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-business-technology-mistakes-costing-you-time-and-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-business-technology-mistakes-costing-you-time-and-money) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Essential Best Practices for Identity Governance](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/essential-best-practices-for-identity-governance) Wednesday, 22 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Essential Best Practices for Identity Governance](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-22-26/b2ap3_large_IdentityGov_1652291117_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/essential-best-practices-for-identity-governance "Essential Best Practices for Identity Governance") As your team expands, so does your digital footprint. Managing who has access to your company’s financial records, customer data, and internal systems quickly shifts from a simple task to a significant liability that takes time and effort to manage. Without a centralized strategy, your business becomes vulnerable to a lot of problematic situations. This occurs when employees accumulate access rights over time, often retaining permissions from previous roles or temporary projects that they no longer need. This simple problem actually creates security holes in your network and increases the risk of a data breach that could compromise your reputation and your revenue. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/essential-best-practices-for-identity-governance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/essential-best-practices-for-identity-governance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Professional Tools Require Professional Boundaries](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/professional-tools-require-professional-boundaries) Monday, 20 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Professional Tools Require Professional Boundaries](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-20-26/b2ap3_large_ProfessionalTools_693990830_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/professional-tools-require-professional-boundaries "Professional Tools Require Professional Boundaries") The workplace is an interesting environment. Not only is it a place where numerous people with vastly different personalities are kept in close proximity, but it also actively forces them to interact with one another—and a lot, too. It is also important to recognize that the conversation there is a unique blend of professional and interpersonal elements. This is the case whether the office is a physical space or a digital concept. Of course, as with any environment, there are stressors that complicate things and insert friction into the workplace. Let’s discuss how the tools you use to communicate can help smooth over this friction, if used correctly. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Communication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [Workplace Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/professional-tools-require-professional-boundaries#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/professional-tools-require-professional-boundaries) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Risks of Relying on Amateur IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support) Friday, 17 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![3 Risks of Relying on Amateur IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-17-26/b2ap3_large_AmateurITSupport_627162855_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support "3 Risks of Relying on Amateur IT Support") Back in the early 2000s, a “tech guy” like a neighbor, a cousin, or a solo freelancer, was often enough to keep a small office running. Nowadays, it’s an entirely different ballgame. The landscape of business technology has shifted so dramatically that you need a strategic professional managing your IT, not an amateur, but not for the reasons you might expect. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Know About the FCC Router Ban](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-router-ban) Wednesday, 15 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![What You Need to Know About the FCC Router Ban](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-15-26/b2ap3_large_RouterBan_262241736_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-router-ban "What You Need to Know About the FCC Router Ban") On March 23, the Federal Communications Commission announced its intention to ban the sale of all foreign-made Wi-Fi routers moving forward, with manufacturers able to apply for a conditional approval exemption on the FCC’s website. While this will obviously have an impact on businesses of all shapes and sizes, it may not be the one you’d expect. Let’s talk about what this ban means, both in terms of its requirements and in relation to your business. Spoiler: it’s going to get complicated. Tags: [Internet](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Current Events](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-router-ban#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-router-ban) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated IT Vendor Advocate](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate) Monday, 13 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated IT Vendor Advocate](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-13-26/b2ap3_large_ITVendor_1795252687_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate "Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated IT Vendor Advocate") Think about your monthly calendar. How many blocks of time are swallowed up by back-and-forth emails and technical disputes with service providers? Most leaders find themselves acting as an unpaid mediator between their own vendors; a role that frustratingly offers zero ROI. Tags: [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Vendor](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Hidden Workplace Pressures Eroding Your Business Security?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security) Friday, 10 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are Hidden Workplace Pressures Eroding Your Business Security?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-10-26/b2ap3_large_BizSecurity_1778301861_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security "Are Hidden Workplace Pressures Eroding Your Business Security?") Realistically, the biggest cyberthreats you are likely to face will be born within your office. This is not to say that you’ve actually hired a team of cybercriminals posing as good-intentioned employees… In many cases, the issue actually stems from how good-natured your employees are. In their drive to prove their worth, these team members can develop habits that counterproductively harm your organization. Let’s dive in and discuss a few ways this happens, and what can be done about it. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI Psychosis: Why Your Chatbot Isn't Your Friend](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/ai-psychosis-why-your-chatbot-isn-t-your-friend) Wednesday, 08 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![AI Psychosis: Why Your Chatbot Isn't Your Friend](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-08-26/b2ap3_large_AIPsychosis_902440985_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/ai-psychosis-why-your-chatbot-isn-t-your-friend "AI Psychosis: Why Your Chatbot Isn't Your Friend") We all know that person who is just a little too comfortable with artificial intelligence. The one that is always talking about—and to—the LLM they use. The one that is always mentioning the prompts they created. The danger isn't just that the AI is smart; it’s that the AI is extremely sycophantic. It is programmed to agree and to validate. When a chatbot stops challenging you and starts reinforcing your every whim, you aren't gaining an assistant, you’re losing touch with reality. 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