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[ Categories ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data Backup is More Important Than You Think](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think) Wednesday, 07 July 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Data Backup is More Important Than You Think](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-7-21/b2ap3_large_416846090_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think "Data Backup is More Important Than You Think") All businesses store and transmit data on a regular basis. From financial spreadsheets to client information to employee records, there is no shortage of data required by most organizations to maintain operations. What would you do if all that data were to suddenly vanish into thin air, or worse, be stolen by hackers? Tags: [Business Continuity](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Data Backup](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [Data Recovery](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/data-backup-is-more-important-than-you-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions) Monday, 05 July 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-5-21/b2ap3_large_430326094_best_practice_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions "4 Best Practices for Implementing New Technology Solutions") When you are looking to implement new technology solutions for your business, the last thing you should do is skip the planning process. You need to carefully consider all of your options, your business’ specific needs, and the various benefits that can come from all of these options. Today we will discuss how your business can choose the best technology that suits your organization and its operations. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-best-practices-for-implementing-new-technology-solutions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences) Friday, 02 July 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-2-21/b2ap3_large_117271184_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences "New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences") We know, we know; you’re probably sick of seeing ransomware in headlines, and so are we, but we cannot stress enough how important having an awareness of it is for any business owner. A new study has found that businesses infected by ransomware who choose to pay up experience a different type of fallout--one that is a major cause for concern and a stark reminder that there are no guarantees with ransomware. Ever. Tags: [Malware](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Ransomware](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) Wednesday, 30 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-30-21/b2ap3_large_403778515_business_growth_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making "Best Practices in IT Decision Making") For some companies, their IT is like a boat to a fisherman: they could conceivably do the work without it, but they wouldn’t have a business. For this reason it is important to know how to ascertain which technology investments are right for your business at any given time. Let’s go through a few considerations decision makers should highlight when choosing new technology for their businesses. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business Computing](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster) Monday, 28 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-28-21/b2ap3_large_373096997_bdr_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster "Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster") Data recovery is a major pain point for small businesses, but not all organizations have the same resources and assets that make it possible. Small businesses in particular are more prone to forego data backup and disaster recovery because it does not provide an immediate return on investment. Well, we’re here to tell you that this mindset is wrong. 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