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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) ## [Data Backup is More Important Than You Think](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think) Wednesday, 07 July 2021 [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) [ ![Data Backup is More Important Than You Think](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-7-21/b2ap3_large_416846090_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think "Data Backup is More Important Than You Think") All businesses store and transmit data on a regular basis. From financial spreadsheets to client information to employee records, there is no shortage of data required by most organizations to maintain operations. What would you do if all that data were to suddenly vanish into thin air, or worse, be stolen by hackers? Tags: [Business Continuity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Data Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [Data Recovery](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions) Monday, 05 July 2021 [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) [ ![4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-5-21/b2ap3_large_430326094_best_practice_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions "4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions") When you are looking to implement new technology solutions for your business, the last thing you should do is skip the planning process. You need to carefully consider all of your options, your business’ specific needs, and the various benefits that can come from all of these options. Today we will discuss how your business can choose the best technology that suits your organization and its operations. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences) Friday, 02 July 2021 [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) [ ![New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-2-21/b2ap3_large_117271184_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences "New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences") We know, we know; you’re probably sick of seeing ransomware in headlines, and so are we, but we cannot stress enough how important having an awareness of it is for any business owner. A new study has found that businesses infected by ransomware who choose to pay up experience a different type of fallout--one that is a major cause for concern and a stark reminder that there are no guarantees with ransomware. Ever. Tags: [Malware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Ransomware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) Wednesday, 30 June 2021 [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) [ ![Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-30-21/b2ap3_large_403778515_business_growth_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making "Best Practices in IT Decision Making") For some companies, their IT is like a boat to a fisherman: they could conceivably do the work without it, but they wouldn’t have a business. For this reason it is important to know how to ascertain which technology investments are right for your business at any given time. Let’s go through a few considerations decision makers should highlight when choosing new technology for their businesses. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Installing a VoIP Platform Can Be Good for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/installing-a-voip-platform-can-be-good-for-your-business) Tuesday, 29 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Installing a VoIP Platform Can Be Good for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_62926687_voip_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/installing-a-voip-platform-can-be-good-for-your-business "Installing a VoIP Platform Can Be Good for Your Business") There aren’t many technological assets as important for a business as its communications solutions. Today, there are plenty of different solutions that businesses can use to interact with other people in the company, but for communications with customers and vendors, the telephone is still the best and most utilized. Today, we will look at business telephone systems and why choosing Voice over Internet Protocol simply makes sense for your business. Tags: [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Communication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [Telephone](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/telephone) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/installing-a-voip-platform-can-be-good-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/installing-a-voip-platform-can-be-good-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster) Monday, 28 June 2021 [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) [ ![Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-28-21/b2ap3_large_373096997_bdr_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster "Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster") Data recovery is a major pain point for small businesses, but not all organizations have the same resources and assets that make it possible. Small businesses in particular are more prone to forego data backup and disaster recovery because it does not provide an immediate return on investment. Well, we’re here to tell you that this mindset is wrong. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Recovery](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/recovery) [Data Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Additional Considerations for Your Business’ Data Backup Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/additional-considerations-for-your-business-data-backup-strategy) Saturday, 26 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Additional Considerations for Your Business’ Data Backup Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_308482679_backup_strategy_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/additional-considerations-for-your-business-data-backup-strategy "Additional Considerations for Your Business’ Data Backup Strategy") We routinely discuss the importance of a comprehensive data backup strategy. With so many workforces incorporating remote work into their operations, making such preparations is extremely important. Let’s go over some of the key steps that you need to take to secure your business’ data from loss. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/additional-considerations-for-your-business-data-backup-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/additional-considerations-for-your-business-data-backup-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base) Friday, 25 June 2021 [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) [ ![There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-25-21/b2ap3_large_171434197_knowledge_base_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base "There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base") If you are looking for a way to smooth out the edges of your business, consider putting together a knowledge base that includes all policies, procedures, and other information so it is readily accessible by the people that interact within and from outside your business. Businesses that have well-documented policies and procedures have a tendency to have less difficulty onboarding new hires, fewer operational problems, and can always provide access to resources needed by employees, customers, and vendors. Today we will give you a few tips on how to successfully create a working knowledge base. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Procedure](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/procedure) [Documentation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/documentation) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Train your Staff on These Four Security Strategies](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/train-your-staff-on-these-four-security-strategies) Thursday, 24 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Train your Staff on These Four Security Strategies](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_302906858_security_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/train-your-staff-on-these-four-security-strategies "Train your Staff on These Four Security Strategies") Are you one of the countless people who find themselves performing repetitive tasks like moving files around, working with people on the phone, navigating email, or updating information? It’s easy to find yourself in a situation where one wrong click can create a plethora of issues, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of network security. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/train-your-staff-on-these-four-security-strategies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/train-your-staff-on-these-four-security-strategies) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies) Wednesday, 23 June 2021 [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) [ ![Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-23-21/b2ap3_large_268707700_technology_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies "Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies") It’s no secret that new technology can be useful for a business, unfortunately too many businesses struggle with their technology implementations. When adding new tools to your business, you will need to understand that the more deliberate you are, the more success you will find. Rushing any new deployment is sure to have some types of issues. For today’s blog, we take you through some of the best practices of adding new technology to your business. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Innovation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Lessons Learned from the New Normal](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/lessons-learned-from-the-new-normal) Tuesday, 22 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Lessons Learned from the New Normal](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_119621092_lessons_learned_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/lessons-learned-from-the-new-normal "Lessons Learned from the New Normal") It’s been said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In business, this is more evident every day as organizations have to deal with all sorts of different problems. How business leaders react to those problems ultimately makes the difference between beleaguered results or success. Let’s take a look at three lessons business leaders should be learning from recent events. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/lessons-learned-from-the-new-normal#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/lessons-learned-from-the-new-normal) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [There’s No Objecting to the Benefits Managed IT Services Can Provide to Lawyers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-s-no-objecting-to-the-benefits-managed-it-services-can-provide-to-lawyers) Tuesday, 22 June 2021 [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) [ ![There’s No Objecting to the Benefits Managed IT Services Can Provide to Lawyers](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/641/b2ap3_large_286869363_IT_lawyers_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-s-no-objecting-to-the-benefits-managed-it-services-can-provide-to-lawyers "There’s No Objecting to the Benefits Managed IT Services Can Provide to Lawyers") When an industry is as steeped in tradition as that of legal services, it can be challenging to associate it with the kind of modern IT that many other industries famously rely on. However, this impression is a vastly mistaken one. In fact, members of the legal industry can benefit greatly from a relationship with a managed service provider. Let’s go into how the services provided by an MSP can assist a legal firm with its mission. Tags: [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-s-no-objecting-to-the-benefits-managed-it-services-can-provide-to-lawyers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-s-no-objecting-to-the-benefits-managed-it-services-can-provide-to-lawyers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them) Monday, 21 June 2021 [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) [ ![The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-21-21/b2ap3_large_413469330_cloud_computing_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them "The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them") Businesses use cloud resources all the time; and, they use them for many different reasons. Some use them because they have to support a remote workforce, some use them so they don’t have to come up with large swaths of capital or don’t want to pay interest rates for financing their central hardware. Some only use them sparingly to fill in the gaps created by product and service demand. Tags: [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-pitfalls-of-cloud-computing-and-how-to-overcome-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Privacy Engineering is the Key to a More Secure Future](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/privacy-engineering-is-the-key-to-a-more-secure-future) Friday, 18 June 2021 [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) [ ![Privacy Engineering is the Key to a More Secure Future](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-18-21/b2ap3_large_257789784_privacy_engineering_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/privacy-engineering-is-the-key-to-a-more-secure-future "Privacy Engineering is the Key to a More Secure Future") Data privacy is a bit of a hot topic in today’s business environment, especially with high-profile hacks and ransomware attacks emerging and putting organizations at risk. In particular, the emerging concept of “privacy engineering” has a lot of businesses thinking about how they can secure their organization and future-proof their data privacy infrastructures. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/privacy-engineering-is-the-key-to-a-more-secure-future#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/privacy-engineering-is-the-key-to-a-more-secure-future) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Basic Understanding of Informatics](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics) Wednesday, 16 June 2021 [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) [ ![A Basic Understanding of Informatics](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-16-21/b2ap3_large_251752715_shared_data_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics "A Basic Understanding of Informatics") Many professionals see the word “informatics” and think of one of two things. First, what the heck is it? Second, isn’t that just computer science? While the two certainly are similar and often used interchangeably, they are quite different. Let’s take a deeper dive and see what the field of informatics entails, how it can be applied to computer science and business, and why it’s important to consider for your organization. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats) Monday, 14 June 2021 [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) [ ![Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-14-21/b2ap3_large_284811185_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats "Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats") The first half of this year has seen its fair share of ups and downs, especially on a global scale. With a global pandemic still taking the world by storm, it’s despicable that hackers would take advantage of the opportunity to make a quick buck using phishing tactics. Yet, here we are. Let’s take a look at how hackers have turned the world’s great misfortune into a boon, as well as how you can keep a lookout for these threats. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Major Update to Windows 10 Is On the Horizon](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon) Friday, 11 June 2021 [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) [ ![A Major Update to Windows 10 Is On the Horizon](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-11-21/b2ap3_large_238031542_update_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon "A Major Update to Windows 10 Is On the Horizon") Back in 2015, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows, meaning that we should not expect Windows 11 anytime soon. Still, a major update to the Windows 10 operating system has been confirmed to be on its way. What’s coming with this next update to Windows 10, and what does it mean for your business? Tags: [Microsoft](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Windows](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [Windows 10](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-10-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How the Cloud Supports HIPAA](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa) Thursday, 10 June 2021 [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) [ ![How the Cloud Supports HIPAA](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/627/b2ap3_large_228580491_cloud_HIPAA_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa "How the Cloud Supports HIPAA") Is your healthcare organization fully invested in the cloud, using it to store data and increase productivity? The primary responsibility of a healthcare provider is to care for your patients, and that includes protecting your patients’ data—especially when storing it electronically. Here are some ways to ensure you can use the cloud and remain HIPAA compliant. Tags: [HIPAA](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hipaa) [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [EMR](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/emr) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/businesses-have-access-to-these-3-powerful-communications-tools) Wednesday, 09 June 2021 [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) [ ![Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-9-21/b2ap3_large_98025191_communication_tools_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/businesses-have-access-to-these-3-powerful-communications-tools "Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools") What kinds of communication tools does your business utilize on a daily basis? Chances are that your communication infrastructure can benefit from some of the latest and greatest solutions on the market. Communication is one aspect of your business that you definitely do not want to skimp on, as failing to implement the proper tools can bleed into other aspects of your organization, including operations and, in return, your bottom line. Tags: [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Email](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Communication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/businesses-have-access-to-these-3-powerful-communications-tools#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/businesses-have-access-to-these-3-powerful-communications-tools) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication-for-your-google-apple-and-microsoft-accounts) Monday, 07 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-7-21/b2ap3_large_421769423_two_factor_authentication_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication-for-your-google-apple-and-microsoft-accounts "How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts") Two-factor authentication is commonplace in the office environment, but it’s not commonplace enough, if you ask us. Too many organizations pass on it, placing their security at risk for no good reason. While the methods might vary, the benefits of two-factor authentication are too good to ignore. We’ll walk you through how to set up two-factor authentication for three of the most common accounts in the business environment: Microsoft, Google, and Apple. 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