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[ Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_cavatar/5_button-bs.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) ## [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Work and Fun Don’t Have to Be Mutually Exclusive Concepts](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/work-and-fun-don-t-have-to-be-mutually-exclusive-concepts) Friday, 24 January 2020 [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) [ ![Work and Fun Don’t Have to Be Mutually Exclusive Concepts](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-24-20/b2ap3_large_29258041_workfun_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/work-and-fun-don-t-have-to-be-mutually-exclusive-concepts "Work and Fun Don’t Have to Be Mutually Exclusive Concepts") All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, as the saying goes, but is this really useful advice if you’re trying to keep Jack, Jill, and the rest of your team engaged in the workplace? As it happens, it is! Let’s explore how you can use gamification to your business’ benefit. Tags: [Miscellaneous](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/work-and-fun-don-t-have-to-be-mutually-exclusive-concepts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/work-and-fun-don-t-have-to-be-mutually-exclusive-concepts) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Processes Are Everything](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-business-processes-are-everything) Monday, 13 January 2020 [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) [ ![Your Business Processes Are Everything](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-13-20/b2ap3_large_process_75776770_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-business-processes-are-everything "Your Business Processes Are Everything") The word “procedure” can easily be perceived in a negative light nowadays. It just sounds so… rote… compared to the exciting and dynamic buzzwords that so many “thought-leading, influencing, social media innovators” today toss around. Now, we don’t mean to disparage these personalities - we just want to emphasize that these innovations rely on a foundation to support them, and these foundations are based on business procedures and processes. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-business-processes-are-everything#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-business-processes-are-everything) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Relocating Your Office? We Can Make It Easier!](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/relocating-your-office-we-can-make-it-easier) Thursday, 02 January 2020 [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) [ ![Relocating Your Office? We Can Make It Easier!](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/285/b2ap3_large_relocation_180044685_edited.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/relocating-your-office-we-can-make-it-easier "Relocating Your Office? We Can Make It Easier!") Moving is a complex affair. Relocating your entire office requires a lot of planning and foresight. You aren’t just packing things up into boxes and unpacking at your leisure, you’ve got to get back in business quickly. Tags: [Office Relocation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/office-relocation) [Physical IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/physical-it) [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/relocating-your-office-we-can-make-it-easier#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/relocating-your-office-we-can-make-it-easier) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Our Help Desk Benefits You](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-our-help-desk-benefits-you) Monday, 30 December 2019 [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) [ ![How Our Help Desk Benefits You](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-30-19/b2ap3_large_help_121417221_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-our-help-desk-benefits-you "How Our Help Desk Benefits You") You’re likely aware that we have a Help Desk for our clients to leverage, but not all companies handle their support the same way. Here, we wanted to share a few reasons that we are confident that our approach to support is better for our clients. Tags: [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-our-help-desk-benefits-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-our-help-desk-benefits-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Learn Why Backups are Most Crucial to Users](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users) Monday, 18 November 2019 [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) [ ![Learn Why Backups are Most Crucial to Users](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-18-19/b2ap3_large_failure_191916828_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users "Learn Why Backups are Most Crucial to Users") Data loss is no joke - and we’ve heard plenty of stories from people who have experienced it firsthand, when personal or business data was lost. We appreciate everyone who shared their experiences with us, and allowed us to post them here. First, we’ll tell the story of someone who learned something in college that wasn’t in the syllabus. Don’t forget to share your own stories with us in the comments! Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip: Control File Sharing for Employees in Microsoft OneDrive](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive) Friday, 08 November 2019 [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) [ ![Tip: Control File Sharing for Employees in Microsoft OneDrive](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-08-19/b2ap3_large_365_295502247_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive "Tip: Control File Sharing for Employees in Microsoft OneDrive") If your business uses Office 365, your users get access to OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage. Your employees can upload, sync, and share documents to collaborate with colleagues. This can be a good thing, but you may want to control how employees are sharing company documents. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Office 365](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/office-365) [OneDrive](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/onedrive) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Keep Your Employees from Burning Out](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-burning-out) Wednesday, 16 October 2019 [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) [ ![How to Keep Your Employees from Burning Out](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-16-19/b2ap3_large_fatigue_107617003_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-burning-out "How to Keep Your Employees from Burning Out") One of the most - if not *the* most - critical resource your business relies upon is your workforce. Your employees are what keep your operations, well, operational. As a result, they are one of your most important resources to maintain as well. They are human beings, and without the correct treatment and management, even your best employee could burn out. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Miscellaneous](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [Employee/Employer Relationship](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee-employer-relationship) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-burning-out#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-burning-out) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Diving Into the Differences Between Proactive and Reactive](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/diving-into-the-differences-between-proactive-and-reactive) Monday, 07 October 2019 [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) [ ![Diving Into the Differences Between Proactive and Reactive](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-7-19/b2ap3_large_proactive_57483180_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/diving-into-the-differences-between-proactive-and-reactive "Diving Into the Differences Between Proactive and Reactive") When it boils down to it, there are really only two ways to operate a business: proactively, or reactively. While many businesses still rely on their reactivity to deal with their technology issues, the opposite approach is demonstrably more effective for the modern business. Let’s explore some of the effects that a proactive and reactive strategy can each have on your operations. Tags: [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/diving-into-the-differences-between-proactive-and-reactive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/diving-into-the-differences-between-proactive-and-reactive) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Managed Services: IT Procurement](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-procurement) Wednesday, 18 September 2019 [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) [ ![Why Managed Services: IT Procurement](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-18-19/b2ap3_large_IT_117769244_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-procurement "Why Managed Services: IT Procurement") Information technology plays a crucial role for today’s businesses, but in order for it to do so, these businesses need technology to use. IT procurement is a crucial part of any business’ success, which means that any business needs to have a provider that can deliver the value that they need. Tags: [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Software](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Managed IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-procurement#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-procurement) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Managed Services: Data Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-data-management) Monday, 16 September 2019 [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) [ ![Why Managed Services: Data Management](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-16-19/b2ap3_large_251202063_data_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-data-management "Why Managed Services: Data Management") Managed services offer businesses an improved means of obtaining and managing the technology they rely on. With data being so important to the modern business, much of this technology is devoted to storing, securing, and leveraging this data. Working with a managed service provider can help a business get the most value out of their data management practices. Let’s go over how. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Managed IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-data-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-data-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Managed Services: Consulting](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-consulting) Friday, 13 September 2019 [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) [ ![Why Managed Services: Consulting](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-13-19/b2ap3_large_184269662_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-consulting "Why Managed Services: Consulting") While information technology is an important part of the modern business and its processes, it isn’t always the easiest topic for the average business user to figure out. In this series, we’ve been exploring how a managed service provider can add value to your business and its IT. Here, we’re focusing on how the managed service provider can serve as a knowledgeable consultant. Tags: [Outsourced IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Vendor](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-consulting#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-consulting) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Managed Services: IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-support) Wednesday, 11 September 2019 [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) [ ![Why Managed Services: IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-11-19/b2ap3_large_92591035_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-support "Why Managed Services: IT Support") Information technology support has developed and evolved as the methods and equipment used have improved. As a result of this development, there are a variety of ways that managed IT providers can deliver additional value through their services. In this series, we’re exploring the many benefits a business can gather through managed services - here, focusing on the support available. Tags: [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Help Desk](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/help-desk) [Managed Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-services) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-support#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-it-support) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Managed Services: Proactive Maintenance and Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-proactive-maintenance-and-management) Monday, 09 September 2019 [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) [ ![Why Managed Services: Proactive Maintenance and Management](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-9-19/b2ap3_large_279604321_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-proactive-maintenance-and-management "Why Managed Services: Proactive Maintenance and Management") In order for one methodology to replace another, it has to provide more value than the one that came before. In terms of IT support, managed services can deliver far greater value than the familiar break/fix method. In this series, we’ll explore the value that managed services contribute to a business, starting with their proactive nature. Tags: [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Value of Managed Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/value-of-managed-services) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-proactive-maintenance-and-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-managed-services-proactive-maintenance-and-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness) Friday, 16 August 2019 [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) [ ![How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-16-19/b2ap3_large_142794530_S-backup_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness "How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness") “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This quote is frequently attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and while it may not have actually been said by the Founding Father, it still teaches a valuable lesson - especially where disaster recovery is concerned. In other words, you need to make sure you have a working disaster recovery strategy - working being the key point. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Data Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness) [ ![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: Formatting Shortcuts for Excel](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-formatting-shortcuts-for-excel) Wednesday, 05 June 2019 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: Formatting Shortcuts for Excel](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2019/6-5-19/b2ap3_large_235037851_excel_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-formatting-shortcuts-for-excel "Tip of the Week: Formatting Shortcuts for Excel") Microsoft Excel has a lot of moving parts… assuming you know how to move them, of course. For this week’s tip, we’re going over a few shortcuts to help you make the best use of some of these parts. Tags: [Microsoft](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Quick Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [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-formatting-shortcuts-for-excel#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-formatting-shortcuts-for-excel) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Backup and Disaster Recovery are Essential for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/backup-and-disaster-recovery-are-essential-for-your-business) Wednesday, 22 May 2019 [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) [ ![recovery-blog](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/144/b2ap3_large_recovery-blog.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/backup-and-disaster-recovery-are-essential-for-your-business "recovery-blog") Businesses need data in order to exist. That’s just the way things work. This reliance on data, however, then makes it a strong requirement to protect it from mishaps. You’d protect your finances, after all, and your intellectual property… why not protect the resource that leads to these things from all of the many circumstances that could put them at risk? [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/backup-and-disaster-recovery-are-essential-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/backup-and-disaster-recovery-are-essential-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Planning for On-Premise Infrastructure Deployments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/planning-for-on-premise-infrastructure-deployments) Monday, 15 April 2019 [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) [ ![Planning for On-Premise Infrastructure Deployments](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2019/4-15-19/b2ap3_large_233066665_infrastructure_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/planning-for-on-premise-infrastructure-deployments "Planning for On-Premise Infrastructure Deployments") With cloud computing becoming a major benefit for organizations of all sizes, some have abandoned the idea of having on-premise servers at their place of business. This could end up being problematic, however, as data security and privacy of cloud-based resources have been known to be often less than reliable. If you are looking to host your own IT in-house, there are some issues you have to see to before you can start purchasing hardware. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Server](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/server) [Networking](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/networking) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/planning-for-on-premise-infrastructure-deployments#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/planning-for-on-premise-infrastructure-deployments) [ ![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: Basic IT Tips for Your Benefit](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-basic-it-tips-for-your-benefit) Wednesday, 10 April 2019 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: Basic IT Tips for Your Benefit](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2019/4-10-19/b2ap3_large_187272250_desk_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-basic-it-tips-for-your-benefit "Tip of the Week: Basic IT Tips for Your Benefit") Look, we get it. All you want is for the technology your business relies on to just… work. While that may not always be possible, there are quite a few things you can do to help prevent issues. For this week’s tip, we’ll go over some basics that will help make your use of your computer much less stressful. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [User Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [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-basic-it-tips-for-your-benefit#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-basic-it-tips-for-your-benefit) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Adjust Your Business for Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-adjust-your-business-for-collaboration) Monday, 08 April 2019 [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) [ ![How to Adjust Your Business for Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2019/4-8-19/b2ap3_large_140711927_collab_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-adjust-your-business-for-collaboration "How to Adjust Your Business for Collaboration") Collaborative work is pushing organizations forward faster today than ever before. With the use of more dynamic and option-rich technology, your organization can benefit from the improved productivity that comes from enhancing your collaborative strategies. Today, we look at some of the technologies used by organizations that prioritize collaborative work. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [Communications](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-adjust-your-business-for-collaboration#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-adjust-your-business-for-collaboration) [ ![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: Android Pie Tips and Tricks](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-android-pie-tips-and-tricks) Wednesday, 13 March 2019 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: Android Pie Tips and Tricks](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2019/3-13-19/b2ap3_large_1.0_53004167_android_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-android-pie-tips-and-tricks "Tip of the Week: Android Pie Tips and Tricks") There are over two billion active devices currently using Android. Most of them that have been purchased in the past year or so have come with, or have been subsequently updated to, Android 9.0 Pie. With the introduction of their newest mobile OS, Google has ensured that their software powers more mobile phones than any other software in the world. Today, we’ll take a look at some handy tips you can use to get the most out of your Android Pie experience. 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