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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) ## [Tip of the Week: How an Android User Can FaceTime, Sort Of](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-an-android-user-can-facetime-sort-of) Wednesday, 09 August 2023 [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: How an Android User Can FaceTime, Sort Of](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-09-23/b2ap3_large_phoneVideoChat_357299097_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-an-android-user-can-facetime-sort-of "Tip of the Week: How an Android User Can FaceTime, Sort Of") When it comes to exclusive user features, one of the better-known ones on the Apple side of the house is FaceTime, a video chat platform. Apple has however made certain features of FaceTime available to Android users, but they come with a catch. Let’s go over how an iPhone user can FaceTime with an Android user, even if some of the features are not quite there. Tags: [Android](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [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/tip-of-the-week-how-an-android-user-can-facetime-sort-of#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-an-android-user-can-facetime-sort-of) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Knowledgeable IT Technicians Present Value for SMBs](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/knowledgeable-it-technicians-present-value-for-smbs) Monday, 07 August 2023 [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) [ ![Knowledgeable IT Technicians Present Value for SMBs](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-07-23/b2ap3_large_ITtechnician_160945012_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/knowledgeable-it-technicians-present-value-for-smbs "Knowledgeable IT Technicians Present Value for SMBs") With organizations running on technology, it is important that it is reliably managed. It’s also important that your organization has the technology in place that will help your team be the most productive and that will keep your data secure. The best way to accomplish this is with help from certified and knowledgeable IT technicians. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Managed IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/knowledgeable-it-technicians-present-value-for-smbs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/knowledgeable-it-technicians-present-value-for-smbs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Much Time Can AI Save Your Business?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-time-can-ai-save-your-business) Friday, 04 August 2023 [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) [ ![How Much Time Can AI Save Your Business?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-04-23/b2ap3_large_AItimes_536123676_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-time-can-ai-save-your-business "How Much Time Can AI Save Your Business?") We get it: you’d expect to read the statement “AI is everywhere nowadays” as a science fiction story about the enslavement of humans by the very machines they’ve created. We aren’t quite there yet, but more and more humans are coming to rely on artificial intelligence to automate a lot of different tasks inside their businesses. Let’s take a look at what people are actually using AI for. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [Machine Learning](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/machine-learning) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-time-can-ai-save-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-time-can-ai-save-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Common Pitfalls Holding Back Your Business’ Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-common-pitfalls-holding-back-your-business-collaboration) Wednesday, 02 August 2023 [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) [ ![4 Common Pitfalls Holding Back Your Business’ Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-02-23/b2ap3_large_businessHeldBack_138496153_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-common-pitfalls-holding-back-your-business-collaboration "4 Common Pitfalls Holding Back Your Business’ Collaboration") Collaboration tools can be remarkably helpful for businesses, if not downright essential to their success. With the right tools that are, of course, configured the right way, you can see exponential returns on your investment as your staff enjoy the many benefits they provide. Today, we want to discuss four common pitfalls with your collaboration tool security that must be addressed. Tags: [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Communication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-common-pitfalls-holding-back-your-business-collaboration#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-common-pitfalls-holding-back-your-business-collaboration) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data) Monday, 31 July 2023 [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 Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-31-23/b2ap3_large_healthHacker_423259293_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data "The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data") When it comes to valuable data, hackers will go out of their way to try and steal it, placing businesses in dangerous situations. In particular, healthcare data is attractive to hackers, and considering how lucrative the prospect of healthcare data is, companies need to take extra precautions to protect it. But what is it about healthcare data that makes it so attractive, anyway? Let’s dig into the consequences of potential attacks on healthcare data. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Pros and Cons of Gamifying Your Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-gamifying-your-productivity) Saturday, 29 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The Pros and Cons of Gamifying Your Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_gamifyingProductivity_565799445_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-gamifying-your-productivity "The Pros and Cons of Gamifying Your Productivity") Productivity is the metric every business uses to determine the health of their business, how their employees are working, and how projects are being handled. Some organizations have found it helpful to gamify their productivity to incentivize efficient and thorough individual and team performance. Let’s take a look at gamification, why it is so effective as a strategy, and some of the pitfalls that it can cause. Tags: [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Employee/Employer Relationship](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee-employer-relationship) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-gamifying-your-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-gamifying-your-productivity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Creating a Powerful Backup Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/creating-a-powerful-backup-strategy) Friday, 28 July 2023 [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) [ ![Creating a Powerful Backup Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-28-23/b2ap3_large_powerBackup_566255873_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/creating-a-powerful-backup-strategy "Creating a Powerful Backup Strategy") Data is the lifeblood of a business. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as hardware failure, malware attacks, or human error, having a well-designed backup and data recovery strategy in place becomes paramount. Today, we try and guide you through the process of creating a robust backup and data recovery strategy, ensuring the safety and accessibility of your data. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [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/creating-a-powerful-backup-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/creating-a-powerful-backup-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Communications Tools Your Business Needs](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/three-communications-tools-your-business-needs) Thursday, 27 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Three Communications Tools Your Business Needs](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_AdobeStock_85444906_Biz_Comm_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/three-communications-tools-your-business-needs "Three Communications Tools Your Business Needs") In business, good communication is essential. If you do it right, you can streamline actions that can save your business a lot of money and build incredible efficiencies that can bring your vision to reality. Poor communication, on the other hand, can hinder a business’ ability to prosper. In order for your staff to be able to communicate effectively, they need the tools to do so. Here are three tools that most businesses should have in place to help drive business forward. Tags: [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Email](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Communications](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/three-communications-tools-your-business-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/three-communications-tools-your-business-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Build Efficiency Through Strategically-Implemented Processes](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-efficiency-through-strategically-implemented-processes) Wednesday, 26 July 2023 [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) [ ![Build Efficiency Through Strategically-Implemented Processes](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-26-23/b2ap3_large_businessStrategy_579261789_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-efficiency-through-strategically-implemented-processes "Build Efficiency Through Strategically-Implemented Processes") Every business is trying to do what they do with fewer interruptions and reduced costs. The more you can do with less, the more profitable your business can become. Building efficient processes is essential for the growing business, so this week will explore various strategies and practical tips to help you build more efficient processes. Tags: [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-efficiency-through-strategically-implemented-processes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-efficiency-through-strategically-implemented-processes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why You Might Consider Taking Your Security to the Edge](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-you-might-consider-taking-your-security-to-the-edge) Tuesday, 25 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Why You Might Consider Taking Your Security to the Edge](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_579003320_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-you-might-consider-taking-your-security-to-the-edge "Why You Might Consider Taking Your Security to the Edge") Any business that depends on its IT—in other words, most businesses—needs to consider the cybersecurity that is in place to protect it. Today, many businesses have started focusing their cybersecurity efforts on protecting their network from the edges, an approach that is fittingly known as edge security. Let’s take a moment to talk about the benefits that edge security can offer you. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-you-might-consider-taking-your-security-to-the-edge#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-you-might-consider-taking-your-security-to-the-edge) [ ![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: Using People Graph in Microsoft Excel](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-people-graph-in-microsoft-excel) Monday, 24 July 2023 [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: Using People Graph in Microsoft Excel](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-24-23/b2ap3_large_551542200_peoplegraph_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-people-graph-in-microsoft-excel "Tip of the Week: Using People Graph in Microsoft Excel") Microsoft Excel is a great way for data to be visualized, particularly as it offers various features to highlight the context of the data you’re trying to communicate with. Today, we wanted to walk you through how you can use one such feature—People Graphs—to do so particularly impactfully. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Quick Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-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-using-people-graph-in-microsoft-excel#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-people-graph-in-microsoft-excel) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Looking at the Benefits of Cloud vs. Onsite Storage](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/looking-at-the-benefits-of-cloud-vs-onsite-storage) Saturday, 22 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Looking at the Benefits of Cloud vs. Onsite Storage](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_CloudVSHardStorage_441876437_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/looking-at-the-benefits-of-cloud-vs-onsite-storage "Looking at the Benefits of Cloud vs. Onsite Storage") Cloud storage is more affordable than ever, but so are large-capacity hard disk drives. The question becomes which is better for your business? Let’s take a look at some of the considerations and how each presents pros and cons for a business, depending on their business model. Tags: [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hard Drives](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hard-drives) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/looking-at-the-benefits-of-cloud-vs-onsite-storage#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/looking-at-the-benefits-of-cloud-vs-onsite-storage) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Implement an Effective BYOD Policy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-implement-an-effective-byod-policy) Friday, 21 July 2023 [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 to Implement an Effective BYOD Policy](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-21-23/b2ap3_large_AdobeStock_51551662_BYOD_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-implement-an-effective-byod-policy "How to Implement an Effective BYOD Policy") Let’s face it; running a business can be expensive, and taking any measures possible to mitigate those costs can have huge benefits for your bottom line. One way companies are minimizing costs is by implementing a Bring Your Own Device policy, or BYOD, to allow employees to use their own personal devices for work purposes. We’re here to help you do so without putting security at risk. Tags: [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [BYOD](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/byod) [Mobile Device](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-implement-an-effective-byod-policy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-implement-an-effective-byod-policy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cut Down on Your Technology Troubles](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/cut-down-on-your-technology-troubles) Wednesday, 19 July 2023 [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) [ ![Cut Down on Your Technology Troubles](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-19-23/b2ap3_large_technologyMaintenance_463858334_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/cut-down-on-your-technology-troubles "Cut Down on Your Technology Troubles") For the small business, technology is an issue; and reasonably so. For something that holds so much importance for an organization, there are bound to be problems attached. These problems can disrupt efficient workflows and ruin some situations. In this week’s blog, we will take a look at four things you can do to cut down on your technology troubles. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Patch Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/patch-management) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/cut-down-on-your-technology-troubles#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/cut-down-on-your-technology-troubles) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach) Monday, 17 July 2023 [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) [ ![Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-17-23/b2ap3_large_securityBreach_621202850_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach "Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach") The threats for businesses to get hacked or deal with data breaches of some type are more pressing now than at any other time in the digital age. It’s as if there are thousands of cat burglars on the prowl looking for a way into your business. If one of them is successful, it can bring some severe consequences for your business including financial loss, reputational damage, and even legal issues. In this week’s blog we will go through some of the actions you need to take in the case of a network breach. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Basic Marketing Technologies to Help You Bring in Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/basic-marketing-technologies-to-help-you-bring-in-business) Friday, 14 July 2023 [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) [ ![Basic Marketing Technologies to Help You Bring in Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-14-23/b2ap3_large_marketingTechnology_482832614_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/basic-marketing-technologies-to-help-you-bring-in-business "Basic Marketing Technologies to Help You Bring in Business") We tend to focus a lot of our time on this blog talking about the technologies that businesses can (and usually should) use as a part of their operations. However, without clients or customers coming in, there’s only so much good that these technologies can do. That’s why we wanted to briefly touch on a few technologies that can help you attract more people to your business so that all the other IT solutions we recommend can live up to their potential. Tags: [Marketing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/marketing) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/basic-marketing-technologies-to-help-you-bring-in-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/basic-marketing-technologies-to-help-you-bring-in-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals) Thursday, 13 July 2023 [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) [ ![Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1113/b2ap3_large_144104970_healthcare_security_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals "Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals") I just want to come out and say it: if your business has any interaction with the healthcare industry, you need to have your cybersecurity audited. While we certainly didn’t need another example of why this is so important, the ransomware attack aimed at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has given us one. Tags: [Ransomware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Best Phone System for New England Businesses](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-phone-system-for-new-england-businesses) Thursday, 13 July 2023 [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) [ ![The Best Phone System for New England Businesses](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1117/b2ap3_large_411380234_VoIP_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-phone-system-for-new-england-businesses "The Best Phone System for New England Businesses") Chances are, you use the telephone quite a bit at the office, but if you aren’t using Voice over Internet Protocol to do so, you’re missing out on some significant benefits. Let’s talk for a moment about why you should strongly consider a switch to VoIP telephony…and how you can do so most effectively. Tags: [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Communications](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [Vendor](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-phone-system-for-new-england-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-phone-system-for-new-england-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Over 90% of Businesses Use Cloud Computing, and for Good Reason](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/over-90-of-businesses-use-cloud-computing-and-for-good-reason) Wednesday, 12 July 2023 [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) [ ![Over 90% of Businesses Use Cloud Computing, and for Good Reason](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-12-23/b2ap3_large_businessCloud_42423167_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/over-90-of-businesses-use-cloud-computing-and-for-good-reason "Over 90% of Businesses Use Cloud Computing, and for Good Reason") Most businesses who utilize the cloud report that they have managed to cut costs while still getting the resources they need to perform to spec. Businesses can use the cloud for processing and storing data, as well as application deployment, making it a very dynamic solution to a business’ needs. However, you cannot make decisions based on cost alone. Here are some other factors to consider. Tags: [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/over-90-of-businesses-use-cloud-computing-and-for-good-reason#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/over-90-of-businesses-use-cloud-computing-and-for-good-reason) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [28 Incredible VoIP Features Your Business Might Be Missing Out On](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/28-incredible-voip-features-your-business-might-be-missing-out-on) Tuesday, 11 July 2023 [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) [ ![28 Incredible VoIP Features Your Business Might Be Missing Out On](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1109/b2ap3_large_22083538_VoIP_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/28-incredible-voip-features-your-business-might-be-missing-out-on "28 Incredible VoIP Features Your Business Might Be Missing Out On") It’s easy to look at your company phone system and think “how could this possibly be exciting?” The truth is, if you are still using an older, traditional phone system, then you are likely paying too much, and missing out on some really great features that modern VoIP systems include. Therefore, we wanted to just put it all out there and share a much more comprehensive list of benefits that Voice over Internet Protocol telephony offers. 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