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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) ## [The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates) Friday, 02 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-02-22/b2ap3_large_techPatch_229172062_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates "The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates") It’s easy to use the terms “patches” and “updates” as if they mean the same thing, and they are often used interchangeably within the same context. However, understanding the difference between the two can make a world of difference in terms of how you approach implementing each of them. We’re here to clear things up a bit and help you better understand the patches and updates you deploy on a month-to-month basis. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Patch Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/patch-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [There are Benefits from Aggressively Spending on Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-benefits-from-aggressively-spending-on-technology) Wednesday, 31 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![There are Benefits from Aggressively Spending on Technology](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-31-22/b2ap3_large_ITbudget_297849207_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-benefits-from-aggressively-spending-on-technology "There are Benefits from Aggressively Spending on Technology") The way you invest your business’ IT budget will have a considerable impact on how it performs. If your technology dollars are well spent you should see improvement year-over-year. Technology improves time management and allows for more automation than ever, not to mention the cost savings you see as a result. Let’s briefly discuss the IT budgeting process and how to build budgeting priorities that work. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Automation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/automation) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-benefits-from-aggressively-spending-on-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-benefits-from-aggressively-spending-on-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Much Should Your IT Budget Be?](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-much-should-your-it-budget-be) Tuesday, 30 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![How Much Should Your IT Budget Be?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/916/b2ap3_large_440963578_IT_Budget_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-much-should-your-it-budget-be "How Much Should Your IT Budget Be?") In today’s economy, or honestly, any day’s economy, it’s wise to make smart, planned investments. You don’t want to be stuck spending money you don’t have, or forcing yourself to cut corners because an emergency evaporated your funds. That’s why it’s important to establish an IT budget, and align it with your other business goals. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Managed IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-much-should-your-it-budget-be#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-much-should-your-it-budget-be) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Blockchain is a Fascinating Technology with a Lot of Potential](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential) Monday, 29 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![The Blockchain is a Fascinating Technology with a Lot of Potential](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-29-22/b2ap3_large_bitcoinBlockchain_219102852_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential "The Blockchain is a Fascinating Technology with a Lot of Potential") The blockchain has had a single purpose since it was first developed back in 1991, and that has simply been as a secure means of storing data. Its method of doing so is fascinating, so let’s examine the concept and all that it now allows us to do. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Information](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-blockchain-is-a-fascinating-technology-with-a-lot-of-potential) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Business Disasters Can Take Many Forms](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms) Friday, 26 August 2022 [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) [ ![Business Disasters Can Take Many Forms](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-26-22/b2ap3_large_BDR_continuity_181323921_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms "Business Disasters Can Take Many Forms") We often think about disasters in the context that they completely destroy the office, rendering your business incapable of operations. However, this is only part of what is encompassed by the term “disaster,” and the whole picture is far more terrifying. Any disruption to your operations can be considered a disaster in its own right, so we wanted to take some time to go over what you should look out for with your disaster planning. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-disasters-can-take-many-forms) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=715) [ 140 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=695) [ 141 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=700) [ 142 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=705) [ 143 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=710) [ 144 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=715) [ 145 ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 146 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=725) [ 147 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=730) [ 148 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=735) [ 149 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=740) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=725) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1370)