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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Tell When Your Technology Needs Upgrading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-when-your-technology-needs-upgrading) Monday, 10 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How to Tell When Your Technology Needs Upgrading](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-10-20/b2ap3_large_166253559_frustrated_computer_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-when-your-technology-needs-upgrading "How to Tell When Your Technology Needs Upgrading") The curious thing about information technology is that, while it improves as any other technology would, the environment can accelerate the various changes made to it at various rates. As a result, knowing when your business needs to upgrade its technology isn’t always so cut-and-dry. To help, we’re sharing a few clear indicators that hint that the time has come. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-when-your-technology-needs-upgrading#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-when-your-technology-needs-upgrading) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Defining Shadow IT and Its Risks](https://datalyst.net/blog/defining-shadow-it-and-its-risks) Friday, 07 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Defining Shadow IT and Its Risks](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-7-20/b2ap3_large_230375399_shadow_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/defining-shadow-it-and-its-risks "Defining Shadow IT and Its Risks") IT administrators are pretty particular about what software is used on the networks that they manage. This is not because we have any vested interest in the software itself, it’s because of the inherent reliability of the software they manage. They’ve tested it, they manage it, they know it. When an organization starts dealing with employee-downloaded software--especially if there is no procedure in place to report additions to IT--they can quickly lose control over the network. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Shadow IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/shadow-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/defining-shadow-it-and-its-risks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/defining-shadow-it-and-its-risks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Simple Practices to Secure Your Wi-Fi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-practices-to-secure-your-wi-fi) Wednesday, 05 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Simple Practices to Secure Your Wi-Fi](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-5-20/b2ap3_large_62620184_secure_wifi_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-practices-to-secure-your-wi-fi "Tip of the Week: Simple Practices to Secure Your Wi-Fi") Wi-Fi has swiftly become one of those amenities that we just expect to have, including in the workplace. While it does make work around the office more convenient, it should not be at the cost of your security. To help prevent this, we’re reviewing a few key Wi-Fi security considerations to keep in mind. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Wi-Fi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wi-fi) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-practices-to-secure-your-wi-fi#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-practices-to-secure-your-wi-fi) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is HealthCare IT Improving? In a Word: Absolutely](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-healthcare-it-improving-in-a-word-absolutely) Monday, 03 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Is HealthCare IT Improving? In a Word: Absolutely](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-3-20/b2ap3_large_85773789_healthcare_it_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-healthcare-it-improving-in-a-word-absolutely "Is HealthCare IT Improving? In a Word: Absolutely") Improvements in technology have allowed us to come a long way since the days of our ancestors, which is made exceptionally clear by our developments in the realm of healthcare. There are so many ways that healthcare providers can use information technology to their advantage, so we’ll cover a select few here. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Healthcare](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/healthcare) [Electronic Health Records](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/electronic-health-records) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-healthcare-it-improving-in-a-word-absolutely#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-healthcare-it-improving-in-a-word-absolutely) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Migrate to the Cloud Unless You Consider This](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this) Friday, 31 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Don’t Migrate to the Cloud Unless You Consider This](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-31-20/b2ap3_large_cloud_computing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this "Don’t Migrate to the Cloud Unless You Consider This") We hear a lot about the benefits of moving your business to the cloud. It can reduce that big expense on new infrastructure and the ongoing management costs. The cloud can increase the effectiveness of your IT budget. It can add functionality and increase user satisfaction. Businesses are rapidly moving all or portions of their IT to the cloud, and for a lot of good reasons, but before you do, it is important to remember the following: Tags: [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Data Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-management) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-migrate-to-the-cloud-unless-you-consider-this) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1160) [ 229 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1140) [ 230 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1145) [ 231 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1150) [ 232 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1155) [ 233 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1160) [ 234 ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 235 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1170) [ 236 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1175) [ 237 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1180) [ 238 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1185) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1170) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1345)