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##  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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##  [How Our Help Desk Benefits You](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/how-our-help-desk-benefits-you)

  Monday, 30 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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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.

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  [Productivity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Efficiency](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency)   [IT Support](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1)

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##  [Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management)

  Saturday, 28 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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As digital systems have been adopted by more businesses, data has become a bigger tool. This is due to businesses having the initiative to direct this data into creating strategy. Today, data services are a desirable component for a business to embrace. Let’s take a closer look at how businesses are expanding their use of their data.

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  [Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Business Computing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Data Management](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-management)

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##  [Technology Concerns Heading Into 2020](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/technology-concerns-heading-into-2020)

  Friday, 27 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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For most businesses, technology has a major role in what they do. They use it in all manners of ways, but there is no question that it has become a driving force for business. As the calendar flips to a new decade, we thought that it would be good to take a look at what the 2010s brought us, and what to expect in the 2020s.

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  [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology)   [Innovation](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation)   [Business Computing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [Baseline Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity)

  Thursday, 26 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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More than any time before, cybersecurity has to be a major consideration for businesses. It is, in fact, one of the biggest problems the modern business has to face day-in and day-out. Shortage in cybersecurity talent and antiquated strategies are making it difficult for businesses to find the knowledgeable resources that will help them work to secure their network and data from threats to the business.

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  [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Network Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security)   [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Break-Fix or Managed IT: Getting Your Computer Repaired](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/break-fix-or-managed-it-getting-your-computer-repaired)

  Thursday, 26 December 2019

  [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)

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When businesses search for computer repair options, they are presented with two models: the traditional break-fix model, and managed IT services. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a moment to examine them and help you decide which is best for your business.

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##  [The Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Isidore)](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-night-before-christmas-a-visit-from-st-isidore)

  Wednesday, 25 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and with all the work done,
 The office was closing for some holiday fun;
 Their coats buttoned up, they had all saved their files,
 Everyone’s face creased in a big, toothy smile.

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  [Computers](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computers)   [Holidays](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/holidays)   [IT](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it)

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##  [How a Co-Managed Strategy Can Be a Game Changer](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-a-co-managed-strategy-can-be-a-game-changer)

  Tuesday, 24 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We always try to communicate the numerous benefits of managed IT services, but when your business is happy to have their own internal IT department, those benefits tend to look less appealing. For organizations that rely on the expertise of their internal IT staff, they may not think they have a need for--or simply can’t afford--an outside IT presence. This misconception may actually be harming their businesses. Today, we will introduce co-managed IT services, and how they can be leveraged to maximum benefit.

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  [IT Services](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services)   [IT Support](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Co-Managed IT](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/co-managed-it)

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##  [The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards)

  Monday, 23 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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These days most consumers lean heavily on their payment cards. Whether they use credit cards, debit cards, or gift cards, consumers today are much more apt to use their card then they are to use cash. Why is this? Convenience mostly, but also there is a belief that using a payment card is more secure than walking around with a wad of cash in your pocket. Today, we will get to the bottom of the matter.

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  [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Credit Cards](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/credit-cards)   [Payment Cards](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/payment-cards)

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##  [Could You Be Benefitting from Virtualization?](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/could-you-be-benefitting-from-virtualization)

  Friday, 20 December 2019

  [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)

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A big part of running a successful operation is knowing how to make the most of your resources, minimizing your operating costs while still generating optimal sources of revenue and other income. One way to do so is by making the most of the hardware you currently have - such as your servers.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Warning Signs of a Phishing Attack](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-warning-signs-of-a-phishing-attack)

  Wednesday, 18 December 2019

  [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)

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The modern cyberattack is more of a slight of hand than it is a direct attack. With encryption protecting a lot of business data, hackers need to find ways to circumvent that technology. They often do this though phishing. This week, we will take a look at some of the warning signs of phishing to help give you a little better awareness.

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  [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Tip of the Week](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Phishing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [Co-Managed IT Can Help Fast-Track Tech Integration](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/co-managed-it-can-help-fasttrack-tech-integration)

  Monday, 16 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Typically, when a business decides to upgrade their technology it is out of necessity. Either the business grows fast and starts to outpace the existing tech or it is burning through capital and has to find a solution to help optimize its operational efficiency. Of course, a business could very well think that some new technology will improve their profitability, or it could be mandated to change by regulation.

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  [Business Computing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Managed IT Services](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1)   [Co-Managed IT](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/co-managed-it)

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##  [The Best Smartphones Heading Into 2020](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-smartphones-heading-into-2020)

  Friday, 13 December 2019

  [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)

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The smartphone has become the most utilized computing device in the world. As a result, consumers are looking for the very best of them to get the functionality they demand. The current set of flagship smartphones that are available provide all types of benefits for business, for commerce, and for networking. Today, we’re going to take a look at the best phones you can buy heading into 2020.

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  [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology)   [Smartphones](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Mobile Devices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices)

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##  [3 Warning Signs That Your Computer Is on Its Last Legs](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/warning-signs-that-your-computer-is-on-its-last-legs)

  Wednesday, 11 December 2019

  [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)

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It is no secret that a computer that doesn’t seem to want to behave (or seems to experience constant issues) is something that most people just want to replace, no questions asked. However, by nature of how computing devices are put together, it is entirely possible that your device could simply be in need of a (much less expensive) repair.

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  [Maintenance](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/maintenance)   [Upgrade](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade)   [Computer](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer)

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##  [Why a Cloud Backup Is a Necessary Part of Your Business Continuity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-cloud-backup-is-a-necessary-part-of-your-business-continuity)

  Monday, 09 December 2019

  [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)

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Modern businesses generate a lot of data, some of which they couldn’t really function without. This makes the prospect of data loss especially dangerous, making a data backup imperative. Today, cloud computing is seen as the premiere option in terms of data redundancy and availability. Today, we’ll look at why you want to consider storing your backed-up data in the cloud.

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  [BDR](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr)   [Cloud Computing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud-computing)   [Data Backup](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup)

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##  [Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat)

  Friday, 06 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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We all know how important it is to protect your desktop and laptop computers from malicious threats. Installing antivirus and security software is one of the first steps you take when you get a new computer, and for good reason. An unprotected device is at great risk. With that said, a lot of users don’t think about the threats that target their most-used devices, their smartphones.

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##  [Tip of the Week: How Bandwidth Works (and Why It Matters)](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-bandwidth-works-and-why-it-matters)

  Wednesday, 04 December 2019

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Businesses require a lot of their Internet connections, especially if they’re using technologies like VoIP, screen-sharing, and/or webinar platforms. If you’re looking to incorporate these features, you need to be sure you have enough bandwidth to support them. We’re looking at a few reasons that your bandwidth matters, and how to tell if you have enough for your needs.

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##  [Control Your Profile, Part III](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-iii)

  Monday, 02 December 2019

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Social media - we can’t live with it, but we really can’t seem to live without it. People who frequently read our blog will notice how often we discuss Facebook, one of the biggest players in the social media space. Seeing as privacy is one of the biggest concerns today, we’re wrapping up our short series on Facebook by reviewing the settings you might not have realized were options on your Facebook profile.

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##  [Control Your Profile, Part II](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-ii)

  Friday, 29 November 2019

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In part one of this series we started to go through Facebook privacy failings, but we didn’t really give you any information you can use. For part two, we have decided to take you through some security setting for Facebook.

Facebook has over two billion users, and as a result, it has its fair share of privacy snafus. While they do (finally) make available all of a person’s Facebook information, their strategies to success are important reasons why there are so many privacy concerns throughout the online world.

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##  [What Does It Mean to Plan for the Worst?](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-does-it-mean-to-plan-for-the-worst)

  Thursday, 28 November 2019

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You don’t need to be repeatedly told just how important risk management is. If you did, you probably wouldn’t have made it this far. One problem you see from business owners today is that while they understand just how many problems there are--and which ones they need to find solutions for first--they want to grow their company so fast that they overlook potential problems and end up hurting their business as a result. This month, we thought we would talk a little bit about contingency planning and how, if it is done right, it can have a marked effect on your business’ ability to carry-on after a problematic event.

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##  [Control Your Profile, Part I](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-i)

  Wednesday, 27 November 2019

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If you use Facebook, you’re not alone. There are over **two billion** active users on the platform. Whether you are willing to accept it or not, Facebook is a huge part of a good chunk of the world’s lives. If being a well-connected, with the times, user has always described who you are, then we could have some helpful information oriented towards you in our blog today. We will be discussing your online identity, and who you have told Facebook you are.

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