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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business) Friday, 20 June 2025 [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) [ ![Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-20-25/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_14726153_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business "Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business") Running a small or medium-sized business is difficult enough without having to worry about cyber threats all the time. If you haven’t updated your security systems in a while, your infrastructure could be at risk. In fact, when considering IT security, we recommend adopting zero trust as a security measure, and we’ll explain why. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [End IT Nightmares: 10 Business Owner Tech Struggles & Solutions](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions) Thursday, 19 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![End IT Nightmares: 10 Business Owner Tech Struggles & Solutions](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1562/b2ap3_large_106327607_Tech_Struggles_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions "End IT Nightmares: 10 Business Owner Tech Struggles & Solutions") It's the quiet of the early hours, long after the workday should have ended, but for many non-technical business owners, this is prime time for a different kind of work: worrying. If you've found yourself staring at the ceiling, anxieties about technology swirling in your head, you're not alone. Welcome to the *"2 AM Club"*—a place no business owner wants to be, yet many find themselves regulars. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [IT Support](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Workplace Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Turn a Website into a Desktop App](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app) Wednesday, 18 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Turn a Website into a Desktop App](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-18-25/b2ap3_large_HowTo_598934150_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app "How to Turn a Website into a Desktop App") There are countless web pages offering a wealth of resources, utilities, and references that can greatly assist businesses of all kinds in achieving their goals. What’s even more amazing, these web pages can be turned into applications for simpler, more convenient access, provided you’re using Google Chrome. Let’s go over how to do so! Tags: [Quick Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Browser](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/browser) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Crocodilus is Taking a Bite Out of Mobile Users](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users) Monday, 16 June 2025 [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) [ ![Crocodilus is Taking a Bite Out of Mobile Users](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-16-25/b2ap3_large_MobileMalware_441210590_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users "Crocodilus is Taking a Bite Out of Mobile Users") A new and formidable predator is stalking the digital waters of the Android ecosystem. Dubbed Crocodilus, this sophisticated Trojan is rapidly evolving, expanding its reach, and demonstrating that it’s likely going to be a major problem. Today, we’ll tell you about the dangerous new strain and what you can do to avoid contact with it, because you will want to. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Android](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad) Friday, 13 June 2025 [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) [ ![Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-13-25/b2ap3_large_FreeAdvice_532791888_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad "Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)") All around the world, fathers and father figures are celebrated this weekend for what they provide to those who call them “Dad.” One of their gifts is the advice they offer to help us all navigate life more safely and successfully—something we strive to provide to all the businesses we work with to support their essential technology. In light of Father’s Day being this Sunday, we wanted to emulate fathers everywhere and present some IT best practices phrased as the kind of advice these role models so often provide. Tags: [Holiday](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/holiday) [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Workplace Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Fascinating Look at the Intricacies of USB Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/a-fascinating-look-at-the-intricacies-of-usb-technology) Wednesday, 11 June 2025 [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) [ ![A Fascinating Look at the Intricacies of USB Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-11-25/b2ap3_large_USBCables_549776090_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/a-fascinating-look-at-the-intricacies-of-usb-technology "A Fascinating Look at the Intricacies of USB Technology") Modern technology practically revolves around USB, but what do you *really* know about what goes on inside the cables and connectors? Let’s explore some of these minute details and see if we can achieve a new appreciation for this technology. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Gadgets](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/gadgets) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/a-fascinating-look-at-the-intricacies-of-usb-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/a-fascinating-look-at-the-intricacies-of-usb-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [MACH Architecture is a Revelation for Small Businesses](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mach-architecture-is-a-revelation-for-small-businesses) Monday, 09 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![MACH Architecture is a Revelation for Small Businesses](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-09-25/b2ap3_large_SmarterTech_986132471_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mach-architecture-is-a-revelation-for-small-businesses "MACH Architecture is a Revelation for Small Businesses") Businesses are constantly seeking ways to build agility. Like many things, it’s not as easy as just saying it. If your current technology feels more like a roadblock than a launchpad, it might be time to explore some different strategies. Let's talk about MACH architecture, the powerful framework designed to build a flexible, scalable, and future-ready digital workplace. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Hosted Solutions](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Computer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mach-architecture-is-a-revelation-for-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mach-architecture-is-a-revelation-for-small-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Need to Think About Cloud Migration Today](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-think-about-cloud-migration-today) Friday, 06 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![You Need to Think About Cloud Migration Today](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-06-25/b2ap3_large_CloudMigration_358132142_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-think-about-cloud-migration-today "You Need to Think About Cloud Migration Today") The cloud is one of those solutions that you’re either taking full advantage of or you have yet to experience the true benefits it can provide. If you’re still on the fence about cloud migration, we have news for you; this decision is actually costing you in the long term. We recommend you explore the possibility of cloud migration by considering *why* you’re so worried about it in the first place (and why that doesn’t make sense). Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Cloud](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-think-about-cloud-migration-today#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-think-about-cloud-migration-today) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your IT Support Truly Local? Why Southern New England SMBs Need Datalyst](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-it-support-truly-local-why-southern-new-england-smbs-need-datalyst) Thursday, 05 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Is Your IT Support Truly Local? Why Southern New England SMBs Need Datalyst](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1555/b2ap3_large_988630427_Managed_IT_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-it-support-truly-local-why-southern-new-england-smbs-need-datalyst "Is Your IT Support Truly Local? Why Southern New England SMBs Need Datalyst") Your IT strategy shouldn’t just be an afterthought; it's a critical component of your success. But can generic IT advice genuinely address your specific business demands in Plymouth County and beyond? We believe in a new approach. We're more than just another IT provider; we're a local, expert partner who understands your sector and the Southern New England business landscape. Tags: [Managed Service](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [IT Services](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-it-support-truly-local-why-southern-new-england-smbs-need-datalyst#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-it-support-truly-local-why-southern-new-england-smbs-need-datalyst) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Unlock Your Business Potential with Data Democratization](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/unlock-your-business-potential-with-data-democratization) Wednesday, 04 June 2025 [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) [ ![Unlock Your Business Potential with Data Democratization](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-04-25/b2ap3_large_UnlockPotential_943746216_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/unlock-your-business-potential-with-data-democratization "Unlock Your Business Potential with Data Democratization") Is your business data hard to get to, like it's locked away and only a few people have the key? That can really hold your business back. Imagine if everyone on your team could easily use all the data you create and collect to make better decisions, faster. That's what data democratization is all about, and it’s a powerful tool. In today’s blog we briefly discuss how it works. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [AI](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/unlock-your-business-potential-with-data-democratization#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/unlock-your-business-potential-with-data-democratization) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Cybercriminals Rip You Off](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-cybercriminals-rip-you-off) Monday, 02 June 2025 [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) [ ![How Cybercriminals Rip You Off](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-02-25/b2ap3_large_CyberCrime_1414640903_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-cybercriminals-rip-you-off "How Cybercriminals Rip You Off") Cybercriminals are in the business of ripping you off, make no mistake about it. They’ll do what they can to trick you and steal your hard-earned cash. Thankfully, there are common and recurring trends you can look for that expose these fraudsters for what they really are. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-cybercriminals-rip-you-off#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-cybercriminals-rip-you-off) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Craft Professional Emails Faster with AI Assistance](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/craft-professional-emails-faster-with-ai-assistance) Saturday, 31 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Craft Professional Emails Faster with AI Assistance](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_AIAssistant_951581495_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/craft-professional-emails-faster-with-ai-assistance "Craft Professional Emails Faster with AI Assistance") If you’re like most professionals today, you know that writing emails can be a surprisingly time-consuming task. You want to sound professional but not stiff, friendly but not casual, clear but not robotic. What’s more, when your inbox is already overflowing, the last thing you want is to stare at a blinking cursor trying to craft the perfect response. Tags: [Email](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Efficiency](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [AI](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/craft-professional-emails-faster-with-ai-assistance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/craft-professional-emails-faster-with-ai-assistance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Computers Power Our Favorite Media](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media) Friday, 30 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![How Computers Power Our Favorite Media](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-30-25/b2ap3_large_DinoCGI_1427787371_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media "How Computers Power Our Favorite Media") Entertainment has changed a lot over the past several decades. When not too long ago teams of trained professionals were using ultra sensitive film stock to shoot your favorite movies, flatbed editors in dark rooms to edit them, and elaborate film projectors to show them, today there are digital cameras that rely on digital storage, digital editing that you can do from a phone, and OLED screens that use thousands of pixels to provide the clearest picture possible. Tags: [Innovation](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Miscellaneous](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [Computer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Keep a Hidden Office Expense from Ballooning Uncontrollably](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-keep-a-hidden-office-expense-from-ballooning-uncontrollably) Thursday, 29 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![How to Keep a Hidden Office Expense from Ballooning Uncontrollably](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_PrinterCosts_412462699_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-keep-a-hidden-office-expense-from-ballooning-uncontrollably "How to Keep a Hidden Office Expense from Ballooning Uncontrollably") Is the steady hum of your office printer the soundtrack to shrinking profits? For many businesses, the hidden costs associated with printing—paper, ink, toner, maintenance, and even the time employees spend managing physical documents—add up to a significant expense. At Datalyst, we specialize in proactive business technology support, and we often see companies bleeding money through unnecessary printing. There is a powerful solution: a Document Management System (DMS). Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Printers](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/printers) [Workplace Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-keep-a-hidden-office-expense-from-ballooning-uncontrollably#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-to-keep-a-hidden-office-expense-from-ballooning-uncontrollably) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Many Benefits of Implementing a Cloud Solution for Your SMB](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-many-benefits-of-implementing-a-cloud-solution-for-your-smb) Wednesday, 28 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![The Many Benefits of Implementing a Cloud Solution for Your SMB](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-28-25/b2ap3_large_CloudComputing_113458210_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-many-benefits-of-implementing-a-cloud-solution-for-your-smb "The Many Benefits of Implementing a Cloud Solution for Your SMB") The cloud is an essential piece of technology for any modern business, but how much do you actually know about the cloud in 2025? Any business can leverage the cloud, from small businesses to large enterprises. Let’s discuss what the cloud is, what it does, and how it can help your business reimagine its operations. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-many-benefits-of-implementing-a-cloud-solution-for-your-smb#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-many-benefits-of-implementing-a-cloud-solution-for-your-smb) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Protecting Your Network from Hackers](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/protecting-your-network-from-hackers) Tuesday, 27 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Protecting Your Network from Hackers](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_ProtectingNetwork_504973827_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/protecting-your-network-from-hackers "Protecting Your Network from Hackers") Cyberattacks aren't just something that happens to other people, they’re a real-world threat to businesses, individuals, and even governments. Hackers are smart, sneaky, and persistent. The good news is that with a little strategic effort, you don't have to be helpless. Employing the right habits and strategies can help make it very hard for hackers to mess with you. In this month’s newsletter, we talk about how to get better at keeping hackers out of your network. Tags: [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Hackers](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/protecting-your-network-from-hackers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/protecting-your-network-from-hackers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your IT Budget Isn't an Expense, It's an Investment You're Probably Screwing Up. Here's How to Fix It.](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-it-budget-isn-t-an-expense-it-s-an-investment-you-re-probably-screwing-up-here-s-how-to-fix-it) Tuesday, 27 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Your IT Budget Isn't an Expense, It's an Investment You're Probably Screwing Up. Here's How to Fix It.](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1547/b2ap3_large_IT_Budget_Woes_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-it-budget-isn-t-an-expense-it-s-an-investment-you-re-probably-screwing-up-here-s-how-to-fix-it "Your IT Budget Isn't an Expense, It's an Investment You're Probably Screwing Up. Here's How to Fix It.") The way many businesses handle their IT budgets is fundamentally broken. With global IT spending projected to hit **$5.61 trillion in 2025,** its importance is undeniable. Yet, too often, IT is treated as a mere *"cost center"*—a necessary evil whose budget needs constant trimming. This isn't just outdated accounting; it's a strategic blunder that stifles innovation, increases risk, and holds your business back. It's time to shift perspective. Your IT budget isn't just an expense; it's a powerful investment that can drive growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. The problem isn't just how much you spend, but how you spend it. Here’s how to fix your approach: Tags: [Saving Money](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Small Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Outsourced IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-it-budget-isn-t-an-expense-it-s-an-investment-you-re-probably-screwing-up-here-s-how-to-fix-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-it-budget-isn-t-an-expense-it-s-an-investment-you-re-probably-screwing-up-here-s-how-to-fix-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Downtime Can Sink Your Business (And What to Do About It)](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-downtime-can-sink-your-business-and-what-to-do-about-it) Monday, 26 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How Downtime Can Sink Your Business (And What to Do About It)](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-26-25/b2ap3_large_SinkingShip_956117337_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-downtime-can-sink-your-business-and-what-to-do-about-it "How Downtime Can Sink Your Business (And What to Do About It)") Nothing is more frustrating than when technology should work, but doesn’t for any number of reasons. Of course, it’s also *expensive* when your technology doesn’t work, which means you’re incurring costs during this downtime period. Today, we want to address the consequences of downtime and what you can do about it to minimize its impact on your business. Tags: [Saving Money](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Productivity](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-downtime-can-sink-your-business-and-what-to-do-about-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/how-downtime-can-sink-your-business-and-what-to-do-about-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Urgency of Upgrading from Windows 10](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-urgency-of-upgrading-from-windows-10) Saturday, 24 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The Urgency of Upgrading from Windows 10](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_Upgrade_203293081_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-urgency-of-upgrading-from-windows-10 "The Urgency of Upgrading from Windows 10") Support for the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system is coming to an end, so let's talk about something crucial for your business technology: upgrading as soon as possible. Microsoft has officially set the date: October 14, 2025. After this day, mainstream support for Windows 10 concludes. While that might seem like a comfortable distance away, in terms of IT planning and business operations, it's practically tomorrow. Waiting is not a strategy; planning is. Tags: [Upgrade](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [Computer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-urgency-of-upgrading-from-windows-10#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-urgency-of-upgrading-from-windows-10) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can't Afford to Ignore](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/essential-it-practices-your-smb-can-t-afford-to-ignore) Friday, 23 May 2025 [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) [ ![Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can't Afford to Ignore](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-23-25/b2ap3_large_ITBusiness_1078952075_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/essential-it-practices-your-smb-can-t-afford-to-ignore "Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can't Afford to Ignore") There are a lot of regulations out there that businesses need to follow, both for their own good and that of their clients, customers, and associates. Many of these regulations—like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—are relatively well known and critical to follow. That said, these regulations dictate many basic practices that, to be completely frank, should already be a priority for every business that cares about its security and efficiency. 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