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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) ## [Your Business Needs to Consider Implementing a Refresh Schedule](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-needs-to-consider-implementing-a-refresh-schedule) Friday, 03 June 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Your Business Needs to Consider Implementing a Refresh Schedule](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-03-22/b2ap3_large_upgradeUpdate_293342597_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-needs-to-consider-implementing-a-refresh-schedule "Your Business Needs to Consider Implementing a Refresh Schedule") Businesses that depend on their technology try to stick with it as long as they can so as to not incur large unnecessary costs. Ironically, that may be the thing that is causing a lot of those costs. Today, we thought we would take a look at a couple of variables that can let you know it’s time to upgrade away from your current technology. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Business Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-needs-to-consider-implementing-a-refresh-schedule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-needs-to-consider-implementing-a-refresh-schedule) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Getting the Most Out of Your Cybersecurity Budget](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-getting-the-most-out-of-your-cybersecurity-budget) Wednesday, 01 June 2022 [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: Getting the Most Out of Your Cybersecurity Budget](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-01-22/b2ap3_large_stretchBudget_179931742_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-getting-the-most-out-of-your-cybersecurity-budget "Tip of the Week: Getting the Most Out of Your Cybersecurity Budget") Despite hearing about a constant stream of cyberattacks over the past few years—most of which cause millions of dollars of damage to businesses—it might still be difficult for you to justify spending a lot of money on your business’ cybersecurity plans. There is a finite amount of capital to go around and many times CIOs and network administrators will be rebuffed by management when asking for money to spend on cybersecurity. Today, we thought we’d discuss three ways that you can spend on cybersecurity initiatives and not feel like you are throwing your money down the drain. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Budget](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/budget) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-getting-the-most-out-of-your-cybersecurity-budget#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-getting-the-most-out-of-your-cybersecurity-budget) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid Concerning Your Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/7-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-concerning-your-network-security) Monday, 30 May 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) [ ![7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid Concerning Your Network Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2022/05-30-22/b2ap3_large_netSecurityLock_159094864_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/7-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-concerning-your-network-security "7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid Concerning Your Network Security") Your network security is of the utmost importance to your business for numerous, hopefully obvious reasons. However, there are a few errors that are easy enough to make that could easily be the proverbial monkey wrench in the works. Let’s go over what these network security *faux* pas look like, so you can resolve them more effectively (and don’t worry, we’ll discuss that, too). Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/7-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-concerning-your-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/7-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-concerning-your-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are You Right for Software-as-a-Service?](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-right-for-software-as-a-service) Friday, 27 May 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) [ ![Are You Right for Software-as-a-Service?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2022/05-27-22/b2ap3_large_SaaS_282250678_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-right-for-software-as-a-service "Are You Right for Software-as-a-Service?") Your business depends on software for many of its day-to-day operations, whether it’s an email system, productivity suite, or other specialized software. When it comes to acquiring software, you have two options: the traditional method of acquisition, i.e. buying it from a vendor, or subscribing to a Software as a Service solution. What are the differences and how can you make sure your organization is getting value out of its investment? Tags: [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-right-for-software-as-a-service#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-right-for-software-as-a-service) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybersecurity is Even More Important when Working Remotely](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybersecurity-is-even-more-important-when-working-remotely) Wednesday, 25 May 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) [ ![Cybersecurity is Even More Important when Working Remotely](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2022/05-25-22/b2ap3_large_programmer_310133756_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybersecurity-is-even-more-important-when-working-remotely "Cybersecurity is Even More Important when Working Remotely") Unfortunately, cybersecurity is a lot easier to reinforce in the office than it is when your team members are working remotely—and even then, it can be a serious challenge to maintain. However, let’s focus on the remote worker’s situation for a few moments and review a few best practices that can help a remote worker stay secure. 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