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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) ## [What the Internet of Things Can Do for Businesses in 2025](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025) Tuesday, 31 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![What the Internet of Things Can Do for Businesses in 2025](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/b2ap3_large_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025 "What the Internet of Things Can Do for Businesses in 2025") The new year is generally associated with fresh starts and new opportunities. One opportunity that will continue to demonstrate and expand upon what it can do for businesses is the Internet of Things, also known as the IoT. Let’s take a few moments to break down what the IoT is and—more importantly—what it can help you and your organization accomplish throughout 2025 and beyond. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Got Some New Technology Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Responsibly Get Rid of the Old](https://datalyst.net/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old) Tuesday, 31 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Got Some New Technology Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Responsibly Get Rid of the Old](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-31-24/b2ap3_large_TechnologyWaste_62607516_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old "Got Some New Technology Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Responsibly Get Rid of the Old") The holidays are over and some of the best gifts are ones that replace our dead and dying electronics with shiny new ones. Then comes the matter of discarding your old devices. In today’s blog, we will discuss what you should and shouldn’t do when looking to get rid of your old devices. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk) Friday, 27 December 2024 [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: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-27-24/b2ap3_large_help-it_600690322_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk "Tip of the Week: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk") Reaching out for support involves admitting that there is a problem in the first place—a sore spot for some individuals. It can also be time-consuming, which is more of an issue for busy individuals. However, with the right approach, you can make asking for help during the IT support process much easier. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Krampus…](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus) Wednesday, 25 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Off Topic/Fun](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/off-topic-fun) [ ![Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Krampus…](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-25-24/b2ap3_large_Krampus_942218892_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus "Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Krampus…") Most people are familiar with Santa Claus, the jolly gift-giver who delivers presents to all the children who have kept the Christmas spirit in their hearts all year. Lately, many people have also become aware of Krampus, Santa’s dark shadow who—as the legend goes—takes a similar trip to visit the naughty children and turn the worst into a midnight snack. However, one has to wonder: what about all the adults who might also be naughty? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Holiday](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/holiday) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Great Last-Minute Gifts for the Technology Lover in Your Life](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-great-last-minute-gifts-for-the-technology-lover-in-your-life) Monday, 23 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Three Great Last-Minute Gifts for the Technology Lover in Your Life](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-23-24/b2ap3_large_Gadgets_502036204_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-great-last-minute-gifts-for-the-technology-lover-in-your-life "Three Great Last-Minute Gifts for the Technology Lover in Your Life") With Christmas a couple of days away, most of us are either wrapping up our shopping or wrapping up the presents we’ve already purchased. If you are looking for a last-minute gift to give the tech lover in your life, here are three that we found really cool. 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