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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Has COVID-19 Impacted Cybersecurity Needs?](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs) Friday, 25 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Has COVID-19 Impacted Cybersecurity Needs?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-25-20/b2ap3_large_208924554_covid_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs "How Has COVID-19 Impacted Cybersecurity Needs?") Data security is always a challenge that businesses must rise to meet, but the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated things significantly by creating situations that make ensuring this security even more difficult. Let’s go over the impacts that many organizations—especially those in the healthcare industry—have had to deal with due, in part, to the coronavirus. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Unify your Communications and Improve Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/unify-your-communications-and-improve-efficiency) Thursday, 24 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Unify your Communications and Improve Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2020_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_183972948_unified_communications_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/unify-your-communications-and-improve-efficiency "Unify your Communications and Improve Efficiency") Cloud computing is as popular as ever with 80 percent of businesses now using some form of it. Today, you can get about any type of business computing in the cloud, but one of the most valuable solutions that most businesses can use is found in the communications sector. This month we’ll talk a little bit about how a hosted VoIP platform can be one of the most useful solutions for your business. Tags: [VoIp](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Communications](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [Instant Messaging](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/instant-messaging) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/unify-your-communications-and-improve-efficiency#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/unify-your-communications-and-improve-efficiency) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes) Wednesday, 23 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-23-20/b2ap3_large_277013344_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes "How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes") The Internet of Things has been around for some time now, with devices being given some level of artificial intelligence and Internet connectivity to improve their intended functions since 1982. After some time as a fringe approach to technology, it has now become an invaluable tool for many business functions. Let’s review the ways that the IoT can be harnessed to your advantage. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Useful Gadgets for the Remote Worker](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/useful-gadgets-for-the-remote-worker) Tuesday, 22 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Useful Gadgets for the Remote Worker](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2020_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_334988754_remote_worker_gadgets_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/useful-gadgets-for-the-remote-worker "Useful Gadgets for the Remote Worker") Before 2020, remote work was already growing, albeit much more slowly than we see this year (for obvious reasons), but now that just as many workers are working from home (or have the option to work remotely) as are working in the office, we’re beginning to see that it is a functional business model. With many remote workers fairly new to it, we thought we’d see what gadgets members of the Gig Economy are using. Tags: [Gadgets](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/gadgets) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Remote Work](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/useful-gadgets-for-the-remote-worker#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/useful-gadgets-for-the-remote-worker) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots) Tuesday, 22 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/458/b2ap3_large_173137557_bus_wifi_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots "Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots") The current crisis has exposed many weaknesses in society, most notably, inequalities in our education system. While many schools have switched to hybrid and fully remote learning, other school districts are finding their students are unable to fully engage due to a lack of reliable broadband access. One solution school districts can consider is providing hot spots to give the students connectivity. Tags: [WiFi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi) [COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [Internet](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic) Monday, 21 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-21-20/b2ap3_large_179689037_cybercriminal_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic "Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic") Keeping your network and infrastructure free from threats is always a priority, but with so many people working remotely businesses have encountered problems doing so. In fact, hackers, known for their opportunism, have been ultra-opportunistic during this period and it is causing many headaches for network administrators. Let’s take a look at some statistics that are definitely concerning as we head into the fall, where many experts expect the virus to become more problematic. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Security Briefing on Chrome Extensions](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions) Friday, 18 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![A Security Briefing on Chrome Extensions](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-18-20/b2ap3_large_313230075_website_access_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions "A Security Briefing on Chrome Extensions") Did you know that, as of July 2020, 69 percent of global desktop Internet users utilized Google Chrome as their browser of choice? With such a large market share, the security associated with Google Chrome is important to keep in mind. To help increase some of this awareness, we wanted to talk about Chrome’s many extensions and the permissions they are too often granted, with minimal awareness from the user. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Chrome](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/chrome) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Credit Card Compliance Benefits Your Business During COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-credit-card-compliance-benefits-your-business-during-covid-19) Thursday, 17 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Credit Card Compliance Benefits Your Business During COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/457/b2ap3_large_270330814_PCI_DSS_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-credit-card-compliance-benefits-your-business-during-covid-19 "How Credit Card Compliance Benefits Your Business During COVID-19") As South New England businesses continue to adapt to a post-coronavirus landscape, they face the reality that an increasing number of interactions will be occurring online. Moreover, with many now needing to accept payment online; these businesses must now follow strict credit card compliance rules or risk severe sanctions. If you're not sure how to comply, read on. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Regulations](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/regulations) [PCI DSS](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/pci-dss) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-credit-card-compliance-benefits-your-business-during-covid-19#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-credit-card-compliance-benefits-your-business-during-covid-19) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Simple Fixes to Common Android Issues](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-fixes-to-common-android-issues) Wednesday, 16 September 2020 [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: Simple Fixes to Common Android Issues](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-16-20/b2ap3_large_199593799_android_smartphone_fixes_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-fixes-to-common-android-issues "Tip of the Week: Simple Fixes to Common Android Issues") As capable as the Android platform is, there are a few significant shortcomings that can negatively influence the user’s experience. Here, we wanted to offer a few tips to help you eliminate or avoid these shortcomings as you work with your mobile device. Tags: [Android](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-fixes-to-common-android-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-simple-fixes-to-common-android-issues) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [We Were Ranked Amongst the Top 12 IT Service Providers in Providence!](https://datalyst.net/news-a-events/we-were-ranked-amongst-the-top-12-it-service-providers-in-providence) Tuesday, 15 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [News and Events](https://datalyst.net/news-a-events) [ ![We Were Ranked Amongst the Top 12 IT Service Providers in Providence!](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/456/b2ap3_large_Page-1-Image-1.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/news-a-events/we-were-ranked-amongst-the-top-12-it-service-providers-in-providence "We Were Ranked Amongst the Top 12 IT Service Providers in Providence!") We’re proud to announce that Expertise, a company research and recommendation firm, has ranked us as one of Providence’s best IT service providers after a thorough analysis and review of the area’s options. Based on criteria that include **reputation**, **credibility**, **experience**, **engagement**, and **professionalism**, Datalyst has been deemed to be one of the 12 best options for Expertise to showcase. [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/news-a-events/we-were-ranked-amongst-the-top-12-it-service-providers-in-providence#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/news-a-events/we-were-ranked-amongst-the-top-12-it-service-providers-in-providence) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Explaining FinTech and How It Allows You to Take Control of Your Financial Health](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-fintech-and-how-it-allows-you-to-take-control-of-your-financial-health) Monday, 14 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Explaining FinTech and How It Allows You to Take Control of Your Financial Health](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-14-20/b2ap3_large_220895657_FinTech_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-fintech-and-how-it-allows-you-to-take-control-of-your-financial-health "Explaining FinTech and How It Allows You to Take Control of Your Financial Health") Technology improves a lot of things, especially when it is used to make something that is usually time-consuming and difficult less so. One aspect of life that is changing rapidly is the financial services sector. Finance, banking, insurance, and other industries that would be tabbed as financial services have embraced mobile technology for its ease of use and efficiency. The development of computer applications that make it easier to invest, diviest, and manage financial services and money are becoming prevalent throughout society. Let’s take a look at FinTech. Tags: [Apps](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/apps) [Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/money) [Banking](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/banking) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-fintech-and-how-it-allows-you-to-take-control-of-your-financial-health#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-fintech-and-how-it-allows-you-to-take-control-of-your-financial-health) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts](https://datalyst.net/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts) Friday, 11 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-11-20/b2ap3_large_56805514_cloud_cost_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts "Cloud Costs Could Undermine Your Efforts") As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around us, many businesses have found themselves seriously reconsidering their business’ infrastructure, pondering the switch from onsite hardware to cloud-based options. While these hosted options can offer businesses relief from a costly hardware refresh, it is important to acknowledge that cloud computing may not be a one-size-fits-all panacea. Let’s take a closer look. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/cloud-costs-could-undermine-your-efforts) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Control Facebook and Instagram Ads](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-control-facebook-and-instagram-ads) Wednesday, 09 September 2020 [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: How to Control Facebook and Instagram Ads](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-9-20/b2ap3_large_145262017_social_media_ads_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-control-facebook-and-instagram-ads "Tip of the Week: How to Control Facebook and Instagram Ads") Social media platforms—like Facebook and Instagram—are a great place to communicate with people, as many political campaigns are now taking advantage of. With an election on the horizon, political advertisements abound on these platforms. Of course, not everyone wants their feeds cluttered with these ads… especially if these ads don’t align to their own politics. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-control-facebook-and-instagram-ads#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-control-facebook-and-instagram-ads) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online) Monday, 07 September 2020 [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) [ ![Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-7-20/b2ap3_large_369111715_back_to_school_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online "Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online") 2020 has provided a stark new reality when it comes to education. While many schools across the country are trying their hardest to get students back in the classroom, the situation with COVID-19 is making it extraordinarily difficult. Students of 2020 are going to be doing some of their schooling online, there is no way around it. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the technology that is making this distance learning possible. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [User Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Do Your Privacy Practices Line Up With Your Privacy Expectations?](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-your-privacy-practices-line-up-with-your-privacy-expectations) Friday, 04 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Do Your Privacy Practices Line Up With Your Privacy Expectations?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-4-20/b2ap3_large_283119182_secure_data_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-your-privacy-practices-line-up-with-your-privacy-expectations "Do Your Privacy Practices Line Up With Your Privacy Expectations?") How concerned are you about your data privacy, as a consumer, particularly when you entrust it to another business? If you answered “very”, you aren’t alone… 87 percent of Americans consider their data privacy to be a human right. Having said that, most don’t pay near enough attention to their own security precautions. Let’s take a few moments and examine this trend. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-your-privacy-practices-line-up-with-your-privacy-expectations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-your-privacy-practices-line-up-with-your-privacy-expectations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Business Analytics 101](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-analytics-101) Wednesday, 02 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Business Analytics 101](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-2-20/b2ap3_large_162190170_analytics_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-analytics-101 "Business Analytics 101") Business analytics are a growing field, as all businesses can see benefits to their operations through the optimized performance and decision making that these kinds of analytics enable. Let’s go over business analytics, and how they can be used to your advantage when applied to your technology. Tags: [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Analytics](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/analytics) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-analytics-101#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/business-analytics-101) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year) Tuesday, 01 September 2020 [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) [ ![What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/445/b2ap3_large_358623367_remote_learning_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year "What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year") The new school year has begun in some parts of the country, and it has caused a stir. With Massachusetts and Rhode Island setting guidelines for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, it looks very possible that many students are going to be able to return to school in some capacity in September. Regardless if your child’s school district opens or not, there are almost assuredly going to be times when he/she will be asked to use the computer to navigate their studies. Today, we’ll try to help you out by taking a look at what you need to know to prepare for times when your child will need to go to school from home. Tags: [Education](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/education) [COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What’s Happening with Blockchain](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-happening-with-blockchain) Monday, 31 August 2020 [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’s Happening with Blockchain](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2020/8-31-20/b2ap3_large_206965702_blockchain_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-happening-with-blockchain "What’s Happening with Blockchain") For a while there, blockchain was a buzzword that you would hear about constantly. It was the future of data security and secure online transactions. As 2020 has pointed our attention elsewhere, you’ve heard less and less about blockchain technology. Today, we’ll take a look at what some of the most innovative companies are doing with distributed encrypted networks, Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Blockchain](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/blockchain) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-happening-with-blockchain#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-happening-with-blockchain) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started) Saturday, 29 August 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_333217159-covid_hackers_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started "Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started") We’ve been predicting it, and feeling it, but now the numbers are in. Officially, cybersecurity attacks have increased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 crisis - in particular the lockdown. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Ensure Your IT Resilience](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-ensure-your-it-resilience) Friday, 28 August 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How to Ensure Your IT Resilience](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2020/8-28-20/b2ap3_large_171983900_resilience_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-ensure-your-it-resilience "How to Ensure Your IT Resilience") How confident are you that your business could survive a data disaster of any size and scale, from a single misplaced file to a complete loss of your entire onsite infrastructure? Being prepared to recover from any version of events is key to your business’ success. Let’s discuss this concept, which is widely known as IT resilience. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-ensure-your-it-resilience#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-ensure-your-it-resilience) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1340) [ 64 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1260) [ 65 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1280) [ 66 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1300) [ 67 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1320) [ 68 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1340) [ 69 ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 70 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1380) [ 71 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1400) [ 72 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1420) [ 73 ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1440) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1380) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1740)