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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Tell if Your IT Provider Understands Your Business in 5 Minutes or Less](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-it-provider-understands-your-business-in-5-minutes-or-less) Thursday, 18 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Tell if Your IT Provider Understands Your Business in 5 Minutes or Less](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1621/b2ap3_large_Eval_673228383_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-it-provider-understands-your-business-in-5-minutes-or-less "How to Tell if Your IT Provider Understands Your Business in 5 Minutes or Less") You don't have time for hour-long meetings that go nowhere. You need to know if your IT provider—or a potential new IT provider you might sign a contract with—truly gets what you do, and you need to know fast. Forget the long, drawn-out discovery process; you can learn almost everything you need to know in a single, five-minute conversation. All you have to do is ask the right questions. Tags: [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-it-provider-understands-your-business-in-5-minutes-or-less#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-it-provider-understands-your-business-in-5-minutes-or-less) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Sick of Sifting Through a Packed Inbox? Unsubscribing is Easier Than You’d Think](https://datalyst.net/blog/sick-of-sifting-through-a-packed-inbox-unsubscribing-is-easier-than-you-d-think) Wednesday, 17 September 2025 [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) [ ![Sick of Sifting Through a Packed Inbox? Unsubscribing is Easier Than You’d Think](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-17-25/b2ap3_large_Unsubscribe_1406186447_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/sick-of-sifting-through-a-packed-inbox-unsubscribing-is-easier-than-you-d-think "Sick of Sifting Through a Packed Inbox? Unsubscribing is Easier Than You’d Think") The average email inbox can easily become packed with so many unwanted messages… not necessarily spam, per se, but threads and feeds you’re just no longer interested in. Fortunately, there are capabilities baked into Gmail and Microsoft Outlook alike that allow you to remove these messages from your concern. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/sick-of-sifting-through-a-packed-inbox-unsubscribing-is-easier-than-you-d-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/sick-of-sifting-through-a-packed-inbox-unsubscribing-is-easier-than-you-d-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Are You Still Using That Fax Machine?](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-are-you-still-using-that-fax-machine) Monday, 15 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Why Are You Still Using That Fax Machine?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-15-25/b2ap3_large_OldFax_255541155_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-are-you-still-using-that-fax-machine "Why Are You Still Using That Fax Machine?") Does your business *really* still use that old fax machine? Chances are, it’s just taking up space and costing your business valuable time, money, and resources that would be better spent elsewhere. Let’s look at how a fax machine can actively hold your business back, both in terms of operations and budget. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-are-you-still-using-that-fax-machine#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-are-you-still-using-that-fax-machine) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back) Friday, 12 September 2025 [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) [ ![How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-12-25/b2ap3_large_BDR_580835876_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back "How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back") What would you do if your entire infrastructure were impacted by ransomware all at once? Do you have a contingency in place to address this risk, or are you going to “wing it” in the face of such a threat? The smart answer is that you’ll be prepared, and a data backup and disaster recovery solution (or BDR) plan will help you do just that. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business) Wednesday, 10 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-10-25/b2ap3_large_SunkCost_479159862_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business "Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business") The more you’ve invested in anything, the more critical it feels for you to get a return on that investment. So, what happens if you keep pouring money into these efforts in the hope that it will eventually work out in your favor? These kinds of skewed choices come about thanks to the sunk cost fallacy—the tendency human beings have to be swayed toward illogical decisions based on what we’ve already spent. Let’s discuss how to avoid this in your business by working through the logic, free of the emotional context that the sunk cost fallacy introduces. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security) Monday, 08 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-08-25/b2ap3_large_3Secure_1375740160_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security "The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security") In a lot of ways, your business’ IT is just like a chair; you want it to feel stable, steady, and secure, not unbalanced and unsteady. In particular, a reliable security strategy depends on three legs: your people, your processes, and your technology. Let’s look at how you can use this “stool” approach to IT security to improve your company’s resiliency to potential threats. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive) Friday, 05 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-05-25/b2ap3_large_MSPSolution_250694344_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive "Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive") Surprises can be exciting, but one part of your business where you don’t want them is in your IT. A server crash, a wireless connectivity outage, or a security threat can all create multiple surprise problems that you simply aren’t ready to handle—particularly in the realm of your wallet. Instead of spinning the wheel and gambling on your IT bill, you can instead treat your IT like a predictable utility cost, and it’s all thanks to proactive managed IT services. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Get IT That “Just Works,” All the Time](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-it-that-just-works-all-the-time) Thursday, 04 September 2025 [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 Get IT That “Just Works,” All the Time](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1610/b2ap3_large_Invisible_IT_387901043_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-it-that-just-works-all-the-time "How to Get IT That “Just Works,” All the Time") If you’re like most business owners, you have a simple expectation for your technology: it should work. Like the lights on the ceiling or the water from the tap, you just want to flip a switch and have it be there, reliably, in the background. You shouldn’t have to think about it, worry about it, or manage it. For many, that feels like a fantasy. Instead of an invisible utility, their tech is a constant, needy distraction. If you’re tired of your IT being a source of stress instead of a source of strength, you’re in the right place. Let's make the fantasy a reality. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-it-that-just-works-all-the-time#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-it-that-just-works-all-the-time) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Most of Cloud Security Boils Down to the Provider (But Not All)](https://datalyst.net/blog/most-of-cloud-security-boils-down-to-the-provider-but-not-all) Wednesday, 03 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Most of Cloud Security Boils Down to the Provider (But Not All)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-03-25/b2ap3_large_SecureCloud_1305128238_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/most-of-cloud-security-boils-down-to-the-provider-but-not-all "Most of Cloud Security Boils Down to the Provider (But Not All)") We often publish articles about the cloud and how it’s impacting the world of business, but one thing you can never get away from is how important security is to this mission. Regardless of the use, the cloud is only helpful if it’s secure, and it can actively hold your business back if you neglect this important aspect of its operations. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/most-of-cloud-security-boils-down-to-the-provider-but-not-all#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/most-of-cloud-security-boils-down-to-the-provider-but-not-all) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use) Monday, 01 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-01-25/b2ap3_large_SaaSSprawl_449825791_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use "Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?") Do you have your finger on the pulse of your business’ subscriptions? Not many business owners do, and it can negatively impact operations and budget lines. This tech sprawl can get out of control, which is why your business needs a plan to combat it. Thankfully, we’re here to help you get your subscriptions under control… both the known and the unknown. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected) Saturday, 30 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_AIOutHumanIn_468388948_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected "AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected") Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a seriously hot topic. While integrating AI promises significant advancements and efficiencies, the narrative around AI-fueled layoffs—the displacement of human workers by AI—is increasingly met with a surprising twist: regret. At Datalyst, a leading provider of proactive business technology support services, we've observed this trend with interest. It appears that many organizations that hastily replaced human capital with AI are now confronting unforeseen challenges. Managers that famously thought that replacing their paid employees with AI aren’t always happy with the results. Let’s take a look at the particulars of this phenomenon. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups](https://datalyst.net/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups) Friday, 29 August 2025 [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) [ ![This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-29-25/b2ap3_large_local-backup_1575170851_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups "This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups") A backup is mandatory for any business, but not all backups are the same. You’ll want to be prepared for more than just a simple server crash; you’ll need geographical redundancy that can protect your business even in the face of disasters that destroy your servers or physical location. Yes, local backups are helpful, but you’ll need the power of geographical redundancy to overcome the most horrific disasters that could strike your business. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize](https://datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize) Thursday, 28 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_EndofLife_1073847924_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize "Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize") The end of [Windows 10 support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-ends-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281#:~:text=As%20a%20reminder%2C%20Windows%2010,one%20that%20supports%20Windows%2011.) is closer than you think. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop providing free security updates, non-security updates, and assisted support for Windows 10. For businesses, this isn't just a minor inconvenience—it's a critical security and operational risk that demands immediate attention. Tags: [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them) Wednesday, 27 August 2025 [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 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-27-25/b2ap3_large_security-threats_1283414765_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them "The 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)") Business owners like you are constantly worried about cybersecurity, and with attacks growing more persistent and sophisticated over time, it’s no wonder companies are taking it more seriously than ever before. Today, we want to highlight the four most common types of threats you’ll see and what you can do to protect yourself from them. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business) Tuesday, 26 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OldTech_335917866_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business "The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business") Do you have that one friend who's still clinging to their cracked, ancient smartphone? You know the one: it's painfully slow, the battery dies in two hours, and it can't run half the apps you use. Now, imagine if an entire company operated like that, with every piece of its technology. It sounds like a comedy of errors, but for many businesses, it’s a silent disaster waiting to happen. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps](https://datalyst.net/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps) Monday, 25 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-25-25/b2ap3_large_Acquisition_597660861_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps "Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps") Acquiring a competitor can be a rewarding and profitable move, but it's crucial to inspect their technology to avoid any unwelcome surprises. A thorough IT audit helps you understand what you're getting and prevents a valuable investment from becoming a money pit. Let’s take a look at some of the things you need to assess before agreeing to take on growth through an acquisition. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless) Saturday, 23 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_2FA_492496271_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless "The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless") Two-factor authentication can be one of the most impactful security tools your organization has. This is because passwords play a massive part in the security of your most crucial digital assets; and frankly, it keeps passwords as a viable solution to keep apps and data secure. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [2FA](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Build a Workplace That Fights Back Against Burnout](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout) Friday, 22 August 2025 [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 Build a Workplace That Fights Back Against Burnout](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-22-25/b2ap3_large_BurnOut_564932084_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout "How to Build a Workplace That Fights Back Against Burnout") No one likes the feeling of being plugged into work all the time. Not even the most diligent employees will appreciate receiving an email after hours. Yet despite this feeling, there’s an unspoken expectation that you are *always on*, so to speak, especially with the advent of mobile technology and remote work. How can you prevent these issues from escalating into burnout? Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What "Digital Transformation" Actually Means for Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business) Wednesday, 20 August 2025 [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 "Digital Transformation" Actually Means for Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-20-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalTrans_506322297_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business "What "Digital Transformation" Actually Means for Your Business") Synergy. Paradigm shift. Disruption. There are so many buzzwords saturating modern business jargon nowadays, including and especially “digital transformation.” Unfortunately, “digital transformation” sounds big and, worse, expensive… especially for our small and medium-sized business neighbors. We wanted to step in and assure you that this is not the case and that any business can benefit from it, provided it is approached correctly and mindfully. Tags: [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team) Monday, 18 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-18-25/b2ap3_large_OnOffboarding_947751905_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team "How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team") How does your business handle the onboarding and offboarding of employees? Depending on your processes, it might involve completing tasks or wrestling with new technology. Whether you like it or not, managing the onboarding and offboarding of employees is a critical part of any business operation from both a security and operational standpoint. Let’s go over how you can make them better. 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