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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) ## [New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences) Friday, 02 July 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-2-21/b2ap3_large_117271184_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences "New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences") We know, we know; you’re probably sick of seeing ransomware in headlines, and so are we, but we cannot stress enough how important having an awareness of it is for any business owner. A new study has found that businesses infected by ransomware who choose to pay up experience a different type of fallout--one that is a major cause for concern and a stark reminder that there are no guarantees with ransomware. Ever. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) Wednesday, 30 June 2021 [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) [ ![Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-30-21/b2ap3_large_403778515_business_growth_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making "Best Practices in IT Decision Making") For some companies, their IT is like a boat to a fisherman: they could conceivably do the work without it, but they wouldn’t have a business. For this reason it is important to know how to ascertain which technology investments are right for your business at any given time. Let’s go through a few considerations decision makers should highlight when choosing new technology for their businesses. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster) Monday, 28 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-28-21/b2ap3_large_373096997_bdr_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster "Being Prepared Goes a Long Way Toward Averting Disaster") Data recovery is a major pain point for small businesses, but not all organizations have the same resources and assets that make it possible. Small businesses in particular are more prone to forego data backup and disaster recovery because it does not provide an immediate return on investment. Well, we’re here to tell you that this mindset is wrong. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/recovery) [Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/being-prepared-goes-a-long-way-toward-averting-disaster) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base) Friday, 25 June 2021 [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) [ ![There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-25-21/b2ap3_large_171434197_knowledge_base_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base "There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base") If you are looking for a way to smooth out the edges of your business, consider putting together a knowledge base that includes all policies, procedures, and other information so it is readily accessible by the people that interact within and from outside your business. Businesses that have well-documented policies and procedures have a tendency to have less difficulty onboarding new hires, fewer operational problems, and can always provide access to resources needed by employees, customers, and vendors. Today we will give you a few tips on how to successfully create a working knowledge base. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Procedure](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/procedure) [Documentation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/documentation) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies) Wednesday, 23 June 2021 [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) [ ![Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-23-21/b2ap3_large_268707700_technology_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies "Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies") It’s no secret that new technology can be useful for a business, unfortunately too many businesses struggle with their technology implementations. When adding new tools to your business, you will need to understand that the more deliberate you are, the more success you will find. Rushing any new deployment is sure to have some types of issues. For today’s blog, we take you through some of the best practices of adding new technology to your business. 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