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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) ## [Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)](https://datalyst.net/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun) Wednesday, 19 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-19-24/b2ap3_large_ByeSkype_505479462_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun "Say Goodbye to Skype (It’s Been Fun)") Skype, once a popular and beloved video chat platform, has reached the end of its rope (in a manner of speaking). Microsoft is discontinuing the 20-year-old communication application, instead focusing its efforts on Microsoft Teams. The last update to Skype will be on May 5, but that doesn’t change the impact Skype had on the development of modern communication tools. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/say-goodbye-to-skype-it-s-been-fun) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize) Monday, 17 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-17-24/b2ap3_large_AnalogDigital_309497061_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize "Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize") The modern business is more technologically driven than ever before, but there are some out there who haven’t embraced the benefits of technology and have alternatively chosen to stick with their more analog, tried and true methods. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss why technology is important and how to get started if your business is stuck in the 20th century. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description) Friday, 14 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-14-24/b2ap3_large_Security_189510241_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description "“Security Guard” Needs to Be Part of Everyone’s Job Description") We will always reinforce how critical it is for everyone in any workplace to have a grasp of cybersecurity best practices, regardless of their role or responsibilities. However, based on a survey conducted by UK-based cybersecurity firm Ramsac, this baseline is not being met by a long shot. Why do we say this? Simple: this survey revealed that one in three adults failed a cybersecurity test designed for 11-year-olds. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-guard-needs-to-be-part-of-everyone-s-job-description) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Technology That Can Help You Avoid Big Trouble](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble) Wednesday, 12 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Technology That Can Help You Avoid Big Trouble](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-12-24/b2ap3_large_OopsTechDiditAgain_422240388_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble "Technology That Can Help You Avoid Big Trouble") Running a business is basically a never-ending series of potential disasters just waiting to happen. Some are easy to fix, change a process here, tweak a strategy there—but others? They can completely derail your operations if you’re not prepared. That’s where smart technology steps in to save the day. Let’s look at some nightmare scenarios that could spell disaster unless you have the right IT in place. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-that-can-help-you-avoid-big-trouble) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Applications of Modern IT and How Today’s Businesses Can Benefit](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-applications-of-modern-it-and-how-today-s-businesses-can-benefit) Monday, 10 March 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![3 Applications of Modern IT and How Today’s Businesses Can Benefit](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-10-24/b2ap3_large_BoostProductivity_168550658_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-applications-of-modern-it-and-how-today-s-businesses-can-benefit "3 Applications of Modern IT and How Today’s Businesses Can Benefit") The entire purpose of modern IT is to improve the processes that work requires us to do. Today, we wanted to address a few business priorities—productivity, cybersecurity, and accessibility—that the right tech can help you accomplish, explicitly exploring how different tools can contribute to your success. 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