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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) ## [What Will the Workplace Look Like After COVID-19?](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19) Saturday, 30 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![What Will the Workplace Look Like After COVID-19?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_335519569_post_covid_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19 "What Will the Workplace Look Like After COVID-19?") As vaccines are showing promising results, we finally seem to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. While it is still early to “look back on” the pandemic (after all, we are far from out of the woods), it makes sense to look to the future and consider how the lessons we’ve learned will continue to impact us—and this is perhaps nowhere truer than in the workplace. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Remote](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [COVID-19](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-will-the-workplace-look-like-after-covid-19) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Significant IT Challenges for 2021](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021) Friday, 29 January 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) [ ![Significant IT Challenges for 2021](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-29-21/b2ap3_large_387171108_it_2021_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021 "Significant IT Challenges for 2021") 2020 was… well, 2020… so it really isn’t any surprise that those businesses that made it to 2021 aren’t quite out of the woods yet. The many difficulties and challenges that 2020 brought will carry over into this year, many of them pertaining to information technology and how businesses utilize it. Let’s take a few moments to anticipate how these IT challenges will manifest this year. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Innovation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/significant-it-challenges-for-2021) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Scenarios Where Data Backup Can Save Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business) Thursday, 28 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![3 Scenarios Where Data Backup Can Save Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_367641762_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business "3 Scenarios Where Data Backup Can Save Your Business") Know it or not, your business takes in and creates a lot of data. Most of this data, like most items and information, isn’t worth much. Some of it, however, is crucial to your business’ ability to operate. If a situation comes along where you are faced with the prospect of losing your data, it will be much better to have a backup plan in place than not. Tags: [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Disaster Recovery](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-scenarios-where-data-backup-can-save-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Taking You Through Embedding a Video with PowerPoint](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint) Wednesday, 27 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Taking You Through Embedding a Video with PowerPoint](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-27-21/b2ap3_large_379523327_videoppt_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint "Tip of the Week: Taking You Through Embedding a Video with PowerPoint") When looking to present an idea, the first two options people think of are often to use a video, or to use a slideshow (typically, citing Microsoft PowerPoint). Our question is, why pick? Let’s go over how simple it is to embed a YouTube video right into your next PowerPoint presentation whether you’re using PowerPoint 365 or PowerPoint 2016. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Microsoft Office](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-you-through-embedding-a-video-with-powerpoint) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cultivating Good Business Communication is Critical](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical) Tuesday, 26 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Cultivating Good Business Communication is Critical](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_82313697_communication_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical "Cultivating Good Business Communication is Critical") Communication is key to any good relationship, and this is even more true when that relationship is based in a business setting. This is the case whether you’re referring to the correspondence between an organization and its clientele, or the collaboration between employees as they complete their tasks. Let’s consider four things small businesses can and should do to create a communications strategy that encourages their success. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Communication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cultivating-good-business-communication-is-critical) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Does Comprehensive IT Support Mean?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean) Tuesday, 26 January 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) [ ![What Does Comprehensive IT Support Mean?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/542/b2ap3_large_103629288_IT_services_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean "What Does Comprehensive IT Support Mean?") Is your business going from crisis to crisis? Are you unsure if your technology will help or hurt your business prospects today? How about tomorrow? It doesn’t have to be this way. When your business invests in comprehensive IT support, the technology you rely upon will be managed and maintained. Ultimately, fewer issues translate to greater uptime and productivity. Take a moment to learn why it is time for your business to invest in comprehensive IT support. Tags: [Managed Service Provider](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service-provider) [Managed IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services) [Outsource IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsource-it) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-does-comprehensive-it-support-mean) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Near Miss Teaches an Important Security Lesson](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson) Monday, 25 January 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) [ ![The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Near Miss Teaches an Important Security Lesson](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-25-21/b2ap3_large_402957145_congo_secure_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson "The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Near Miss Teaches an Important Security Lesson") To preserve your cybersecurity, you need to have a comprehensive view of everything involved with your technology—and we do mean everything. Let’s consider a recent close call, involving the Democratic Republic of Congo that exemplifies this perfectly that could have potentially exposed millions of Internet users to serious threats. Tags: [Internet](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-s-near-miss-teaches-an-important-security-lesson) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [CES Goes Virtual: A Look at Some Noteworthy Tech](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech) Friday, 22 January 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) [ ![CES Goes Virtual: A Look at Some Noteworthy Tech](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-22-21/b2ap3_large_241958067_noteworthy_tech_mobile_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech "CES Goes Virtual: A Look at Some Noteworthy Tech") The annual Consumer Electronics Show is one of the best looks at some of the best consumer technology that is coming down the pipeline over the next couple of years. Most of the technology won’t be readily available for a few years, and a lot of it may not even come to market, but one aspect of the event that is interesting is that for the first time it is completely virtual. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [CES](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ces) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/ces-goes-virtual-a-look-at-some-noteworthy-tech) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Business Technology Comes in All Shapes and Sizes](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes) Thursday, 21 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Business Technology Comes in All Shapes and Sizes](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_256229414_business_technology_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes "Business Technology Comes in All Shapes and Sizes") Businesses use a vast array of technology for several different purposes. Some businesses use a muted strategy, while others depend on a technology-centered strategy to completely run their business’ operations. With businesses really trying to maximize their profitability, many turn to the automated tools offered by technology to cut their human resources costs. This month we thought we’d discuss some of the basic technology that even the smallest businesses are using to get ahead in a time when it is easy to fall behind. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Information Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/information-technology) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-technology-comes-in-all-shapes-and-sizes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three IT New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-business) Thursday, 21 January 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) [ ![Three IT New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/538/b2ap3_large_391158323_New_Year_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-business "Three IT New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business") 2020 has wound down and the new year has spun up, let’s take a moment to consider going beyond the usual New Year’s Resolutions of weight loss, quitting smoking, and being a better person—all of which are certainly well worth considering. Instead, let’s take a moment to think of ways to better your business, the foundation of your day to day routine. Here are three things you can do to make 2021 a better year than the last one was. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [BDR](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr) [tech support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tech-support) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Determine Which Productivity Suite Is Right for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-determine-which-productivity-suite-is-right-for-your-business) Wednesday, 20 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![How to Determine Which Productivity Suite Is Right for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-20-21/b2ap3_large_121821192_productivity_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-determine-which-productivity-suite-is-right-for-your-business "How to Determine Which Productivity Suite Is Right for Your Business") The productivity suite is one of the most utilized software combos going. Usually it comes with a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a note taking program, and a presentation creator. There are other pieces of software included in some of today’s most dynamic options, but for our purposes we are going to limit it to these. Tags: [Software](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-determine-which-productivity-suite-is-right-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-determine-which-productivity-suite-is-right-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward) Monday, 18 January 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) [ ![Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-18-21/b2ap3_large_99943442_IT_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward "Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward") It isn’t often that you’ll hear a managed service provider say something like, “There’s no school like the old school.” In many ways, however, the basic principles of a solid business IT strategy haven’t changed all that much… despite the momentous changes that we’ve witnessed in terms of the technology we use. Let’s consider some of these principles, and how they’ve changed over time (if at all). Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Be Sure to Update Your Microsoft Passwords](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords) Friday, 15 January 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) [ ![Be Sure to Update Your Microsoft Passwords](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-15-21/b2ap3_large_193915909_change_password_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords "Be Sure to Update Your Microsoft Passwords") The new year is upon us and after the debacle that 2020 was, it is extremely welcome. If you are like us, you have a new set of goals that you’ve created for yourself and are probably looking to improve your professional and personal well-being. One way to do that is to ensure that your accounts are secure. Today, we will be going through how to update your password with Microsoft. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Microsoft](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Backup is Your Greatest Weapon Against Ransomware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware) Thursday, 14 January 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) [ ![Your Backup is Your Greatest Weapon Against Ransomware](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/534/b2ap3_large_343144296_data_retrieval_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware "Your Backup is Your Greatest Weapon Against Ransomware") Are you backing up your data regularly? With ransomware attacks increasing, your backup is your best defense, but only if it's done right. Take a moment to see if you're following best practices to back up and retrieve your data in case of a disaster. Tags: [Ransomware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [BDR](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Make Your Google Account More Secure](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure) Wednesday, 13 January 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) [ ![How to Make Your Google Account More Secure](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-13-21/b2ap3_large_353362682_more_secure_account_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure "How to Make Your Google Account More Secure") Going through your passwords and updating them every so often is a very wise habit to get into, particularly when they are used to protect a lot of data—as the password to your Google account often is. Considering this, let’s go over how to update your Google password and otherwise lock down your account. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Passwords](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What 5G Means for the Internet of Things](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things) Monday, 11 January 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) [ ![What 5G Means for the Internet of Things](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-11-21/b2ap3_large_183899458_5G_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things "What 5G Means for the Internet of Things") Few technologies in our time have been as anticipated as the fifth generation of wireless communications. 5G, as it is colloquially known, is promising to bring a whole new level of automation to society and business. One place 5G is sure to make big waves is with the Internet of Things, the billions of smart devices and services that are increasingly being leaned on as a new economy emerges. Today, we will take a brief look at 5G’s current state, its capabilities, and what it means for the future of the Internet of Things. Tags: [Mobile Devices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Wireless](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wireless) [Internet of Things](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Cloud Continues Massive Growth](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth) Friday, 08 January 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 Cloud Continues Massive Growth](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-8-21/b2ap3_large_320460611_cloud_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth "The Cloud Continues Massive Growth") Cloud computing has been one of the most utilized tools for business in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crucial for businesses to give remote access to tools and one effective way to make that happen was to look to the cloud. This has expanded an already booming market and presents businesses of all sizes with the opportunity to get the computing they need without huge upfront costs. Today, we’ll take a look at the cloud computing market and how you can leverage hosted computing solutions to improve your business. Tags: [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-continues-massive-growth) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Steps to Take When You’ve Lost Your Phone](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-when-you-ve-lost-your-phone) Wednesday, 06 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Steps to Take When You’ve Lost Your Phone](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-6-21/b2ap3_large_394188126_lost_phone_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-when-you-ve-lost-your-phone "Steps to Take When You’ve Lost Your Phone") If you’ve lost or misplaced your smartphone (or tablet), it’s critical that you act quickly. Every second counts, especially if you suspect that your device was stolen. Here are the steps you need to follow immediately, even if you think you simply left it at a restaurant or in the backseat of a taxi. Tags: [Android](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [Smartphone](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Mobile Device](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-when-you-ve-lost-your-phone#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-when-you-ve-lost-your-phone) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Steps to Take Before You Accidentally Lose Your Phone](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-before-you-accidentally-lose-your-phone) Monday, 04 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Steps to Take Before You Accidentally Lose Your Phone](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-4-21/b2ap3_large_241223724_lost_phone_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-before-you-accidentally-lose-your-phone "Steps to Take Before You Accidentally Lose Your Phone") Nobody intends to lose their smartphone. For some of us, our mobile device is glued to our hands for a good portion of the day—it’s hard to imagine simply leaving it somewhere, right? Mistakes happen. It doesn’t take more than a few minutes to set your smartphone up so you can track it down easily if you lose it. Tags: [Android](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [Smartphone](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Mobile Device](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-before-you-accidentally-lose-your-phone#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-to-take-before-you-accidentally-lose-your-phone) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What to Expect from 5G in 2021](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-to-expect-from-5g-in-2021) Friday, 01 January 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) [ ![What to Expect from 5G in 2021](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-1-21/b2ap3_large_277911478_5G_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-to-expect-from-5g-in-2021 "What to Expect from 5G in 2021") 2020 was a contentious—and for the wireless industry, momentous—year. Marking the official start of 5G networks, 2020’s events amongst mobile providers helped to reinvigorate an industry, while making some considerable shifts in the balance. Let’s consider some of these changes, and how the industry will continue to change for some time moving forward as 5G continues to grow. 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