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[ Categories ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Blockchain is a Fascinating Technology with a Lot of Potential](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential) Monday, 29 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![The Blockchain is a Fascinating Technology with a Lot of Potential](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-29-22/b2ap3_large_bitcoinBlockchain_219102852_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential "The Blockchain is a Fascinating Technology with a Lot of Potential") The blockchain has had a single purpose since it was first developed back in 1991, and that has simply been as a secure means of storing data. Its method of doing so is fascinating, so let’s examine the concept and all that it now allows us to do. Tags: [Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Innovation](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Information](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Business Disasters Can Take Many Forms](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms) Friday, 26 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Business Disasters Can Take Many Forms](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-26-22/b2ap3_large_BDR_continuity_181323921_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms "Business Disasters Can Take Many Forms") We often think about disasters in the context that they completely destroy the office, rendering your business incapable of operations. However, this is only part of what is encompassed by the term “disaster,” and the whole picture is far more terrifying. Any disruption to your operations can be considered a disaster in its own right, so we wanted to take some time to go over what you should look out for with your disaster planning. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Disaster Recovery](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Data Backup](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why IT Spending is Bucking Current Economic Trends](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-spending-is-bucking-current-economic-trends) Wednesday, 24 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Why IT Spending is Bucking Current Economic Trends](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-24-22/b2ap3_large_ITspend_320667629_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-spending-is-bucking-current-economic-trends "Why IT Spending is Bucking Current Economic Trends") With inflation proving to be a significant concern for businesses at the moment, reaching highs that it hasn’t in decades, there is a distinct need for businesses to get as much value as they can out of the investments they make. Let’s discuss a few technologies that offer this more desirable cost/benefit ratio so you can consider them for your own use. Tags: [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Current Events](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-spending-is-bucking-current-economic-trends#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-spending-is-bucking-current-economic-trends) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Steps You Can Take to Ensure Your Files are Secure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-steps-you-can-take-to-ensure-your-files-are-secure) Monday, 22 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Steps You Can Take to Ensure Your Files are Secure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-22-22/b2ap3_large_secureFileShare_495141656_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-steps-you-can-take-to-ensure-your-files-are-secure "Tip of the Week: Steps You Can Take to Ensure Your Files are Secure") In today’s business, sharing files is easy and something many workers take for granted. Unfortunately, not all file-sharing methods are secure. When efficiency is prioritized over security, it can often lead to extremely troublesome situations. For this week’s tip, we thought we’d go through a half dozen practices you can take to ensure your files get to where you need them to get safely and securely. Tags: [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [File Sharing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/file-sharing) [Tip of the Week](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-steps-you-can-take-to-ensure-your-files-are-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-steps-you-can-take-to-ensure-your-files-are-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Today’s Business Leaders Need to Know About IT](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/what-todays-business-leaders-need-to-know-about-it) Friday, 19 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![What Today’s Business Leaders Need to Know About IT](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-19-22/b2ap3_large_508445619_business_leader_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/what-todays-business-leaders-need-to-know-about-it "What Today’s Business Leaders Need to Know About IT") Look, I’m not going to pretend that the executive level of any size of business doesn’t already have plenty on its plate. Having said that, it is important that a business’ top dogs are on the same page as its IT team members. Let’s run through the different points that this relationship should focus on for your operational benefit. 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