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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Starter Guide for Business Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-starter-guide-for-business-compliance) Monday, 29 July 2024 [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 Starter Guide for Business Compliance](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-29-24/b2ap3_large_Compliance_240217223_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-starter-guide-for-business-compliance "The Starter Guide for Business Compliance") A business’ compliance with the regulations it operates under is a huge issue that many inside your organization won’t understand but has to draw some attention. Let’s look at some of the variables that go into compliance to outline just how important it is. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-starter-guide-for-business-compliance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-starter-guide-for-business-compliance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Top Five Cloud Deployment Tips](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/top-five-cloud-deployment-tips) Saturday, 27 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Top Five Cloud Deployment Tips](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_CloudDelpoyment_417635740_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/top-five-cloud-deployment-tips "Top Five Cloud Deployment Tips") Doing business using the cloud is now commonplace, but every business is different and needs to fit its IT infrastructure to its operational requirements. This is possible, but trying to fit a one-size-fits-all solution into a complicated operational structure will cause more harm than good. In this month’s newsletter, we wanted to give five general tips to consider when you want to deploy the cloud in your business. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/top-five-cloud-deployment-tips#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/top-five-cloud-deployment-tips) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a CRM Can Make Your Business Better](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-crm-can-make-your-business-better) Friday, 26 July 2024 [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 a CRM Can Make Your Business Better](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-26-24/b2ap3_large_CRM_250201100_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-crm-can-make-your-business-better "How a CRM Can Make Your Business Better") No matter your industry, size, or business model, satisfying your customers is crucial. Your business' survival depends on your ability to do this effectively. To achieve this, it is essential to leverage every opportunity to deliver for your audience. One way to do this is through modern business technology, such as customer relationship management (CRM). Let's explore what a CRM is and why it's beneficial. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-crm-can-make-your-business-better#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-crm-can-make-your-business-better) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Dude, Use This RAD Method to Get Your Inbox Under Control](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/dude-use-this-rad-method-to-get-your-inbox-under-control) Thursday, 25 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Dude, Use This RAD Method to Get Your Inbox Under Control](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OrganizeEmail_572304369_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/dude-use-this-rad-method-to-get-your-inbox-under-control "Dude, Use This RAD Method to Get Your Inbox Under Control") Do you have trouble keeping up with your email inbox? You’re not alone; business professionals all over the world struggle to get to the fabled “inbox zero.” If you want to change the way you manage your inbox for the better, you should consider the RAD method. It might just change your life. The proposed ideas here come from Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/dude-use-this-rad-method-to-get-your-inbox-under-control#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/dude-use-this-rad-method-to-get-your-inbox-under-control) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Let’s Review Your Facebook Privacy Protections](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections) Wednesday, 24 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Let’s Review Your Facebook Privacy Protections](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-24-24/b2ap3_large_FBSecurity_848691225_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections "Let’s Review Your Facebook Privacy Protections") Last week we went through some of the issues that Facebook is dealing with in regards to its security and data privacy. Today, we thought it would be helpful to give you the tools you need to protect your privacy on Facebook. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Facebook](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/facebook) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Strategies for Rising Above Adversity in Business](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/strategies-for-rising-above-adversity-in-business) Tuesday, 23 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Strategies for Rising Above Adversity in Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_RiseAgainstAdversity_738202354_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/strategies-for-rising-above-adversity-in-business "Strategies for Rising Above Adversity in Business") Adversity is an inevitable part of doing business. Every administrator, manager, and employee will face challenges at some point. Overcoming these obstacles is crucial for maintaining efficient operations and fostering a resilient work environment. Here are some effective strategies to help you navigate adversity in business. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/strategies-for-rising-above-adversity-in-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/strategies-for-rising-above-adversity-in-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [In the Wake of Hurricane Beryl, Consider Business Continuity](https://datalyst.net/blog/in-the-wake-of-hurricane-beryl-consider-business-continuity) Monday, 22 July 2024 [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) [ ![In the Wake of Hurricane Beryl, Consider Business Continuity](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-22-24/b2ap3_large_DisasterBC_249818599_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/in-the-wake-of-hurricane-beryl-consider-business-continuity "In the Wake of Hurricane Beryl, Consider Business Continuity") In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, businesses have another reason to reflect on data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Since the hurricane made landfall in Texas, despite being downgraded to a tropical storm, it still caused over $5 million in damage to islands across middle America. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/in-the-wake-of-hurricane-beryl-consider-business-continuity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/in-the-wake-of-hurricane-beryl-consider-business-continuity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Save a Website as an Application](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-save-a-website-as-an-application) Friday, 19 July 2024 [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 Save a Website as an Application](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-19-24/b2ap3_large_website-app_250036865_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-save-a-website-as-an-application "How to Save a Website as an Application") If you feel like you have too many browser tabs open at any given time, then you'll be happy to know that you can sometimes save certain browser tabs as a standalone application on your device. This will give them their own icon and make accessing them much easier than constantly navigating to them through your web browser. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Browser](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/browser) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-save-a-website-as-an-application#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-save-a-website-as-an-application) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Let’s Remind Ourselves How Meta’s Security Has Failed](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed) Wednesday, 17 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Let’s Remind Ourselves How Meta’s Security Has Failed](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-17-24/b2ap3_large_95004097_Privacy_Social_Media_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed "Let’s Remind Ourselves How Meta’s Security Has Failed") Facebook remains one of the most visited places on the Internet. Meta (the parent company to Facebook) also features WhatsApp and Instagram on their roster and has faced numerous security and privacy failings over the years. In this week’s blog, we’ll take a brief look at some of the most noteworthy. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Facebook](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/facebook) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Has My Business Outgrown Its IT Company?](https://datalyst.net/blog/has-my-business-outgrown-its-it-company) Tuesday, 16 July 2024 [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) [ ![Has My Business Outgrown Its IT Company?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1347/b2ap3_large_540625196_IT_Companies_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/has-my-business-outgrown-its-it-company "Has My Business Outgrown Its IT Company?") Does it feel like your business is outgrowing your IT company? As if your technology were a bottleneck, holding you back, when the whole point of technology is to pave the way forward? *You aren’t alone.* Small businesses are reliant on IT, and in turn that sort of shackles the small business to whoever they hire to consult and support their technology. That could be an in-house person, or more than likely, an outsourced IT company. But just like how some pizza places are better than others, not all IT companies are going to get your business the same results, especially as you scale and your demands increase. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/has-my-business-outgrown-its-it-company#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/has-my-business-outgrown-its-it-company) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Microsoft Defender: An Example of Why Consumer-Grade Security is Not Enough](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough) Monday, 15 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Microsoft Defender: An Example of Why Consumer-Grade Security is Not Enough](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-15-24/b2ap3_large_862845837_defender_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough "Microsoft Defender: An Example of Why Consumer-Grade Security is Not Enough") Windows Defender is Microsoft’s own antivirus solution, and it comes bundled with Windows, so it’s confusing to think that a business would need to pay for it, right? Well, there are actually two separate products called Defender, with a big difference between them. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Microsoft](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [CDK Cybersecurity Incidents Cause Massive Chaos in the Car Industry](https://datalyst.net/blog/cdk-cybersecurity-incidents-cause-massive-chaos-in-the-car-industry) Friday, 12 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![CDK Cybersecurity Incidents Cause Massive Chaos in the Car Industry](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-12-24/b2ap3_large_dealership_465299156_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cdk-cybersecurity-incidents-cause-massive-chaos-in-the-car-industry "CDK Cybersecurity Incidents Cause Massive Chaos in the Car Industry") A popular automotive dealership software platform has recently become the target of a cyberattack, resulting in the solution going down for several days. Any business that has a solution it relies on can sympathize with the situation. After all, if you lose access to your critical business apps for several days, would your operations be able to recover? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/cdk-cybersecurity-incidents-cause-massive-chaos-in-the-car-industry#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/cdk-cybersecurity-incidents-cause-massive-chaos-in-the-car-industry) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Email is Insecure - Businesses Need Email Encryption](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-email-is-insecure-businesses-need-email-encryption) Wednesday, 10 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Email is Insecure - Businesses Need Email Encryption](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-10-24/b2ap3_large_SecureEncryption_862769712_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-email-is-insecure-businesses-need-email-encryption "Your Email is Insecure - Businesses Need Email Encryption") All businesses use email to communicate, but too many organizations haven’t jumped on the encrypted email bandwagon yet. Encryption is incredibly helpful to keep networks and infrastructure secure, and it can do the same for your email solution. In fact, it is likely required to ensure the secure transfer of critical and sensitive information. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-email-is-insecure-businesses-need-email-encryption#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-email-is-insecure-businesses-need-email-encryption) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Going Digital Saves Money on Document Storage and Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/going-digital-saves-money-on-document-storage-and-collaboration) Monday, 08 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Going Digital Saves Money on Document Storage and Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-05-24/b2ap3_large_FileManagement_583177396_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/going-digital-saves-money-on-document-storage-and-collaboration "Going Digital Saves Money on Document Storage and Collaboration") A successful business thrives on building beneficial relationships, which generates a lot of data and contracts that need to be efficiently shared and stored. While this might seem straightforward, leveraging today’s technology can significantly cut down on filing costs and enhance file-sharing efficiency. Let’s explore how. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/going-digital-saves-money-on-document-storage-and-collaboration#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/going-digital-saves-money-on-document-storage-and-collaboration) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Big Business is Fueling AI Growth](https://datalyst.net/blog/big-business-is-fueling-ai-growth) Wednesday, 03 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Big Business is Fueling AI Growth](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-03-24/b2ap3_large_AIWars_508912945_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/big-business-is-fueling-ai-growth "Big Business is Fueling AI Growth") With little fanfare, the AI Wars have begun. When we say “war” we mean just that: a battle for the survival of tools designed to improve human productivity. To start we should rewind a little. Most new software platforms (and many, many established ones) have started to use “artificial intelligence” to improve their products, or at least improve the prospect of selling them. In this week’s blog we will discuss the increased prevalence of “AI” and how some of the largest names in computing have gone all in on the technology. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/big-business-is-fueling-ai-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/big-business-is-fueling-ai-growth) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Do You Know Exactly What is Being Backed Up?](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-you-know-exactly-what-is-being-backed-up) Monday, 01 July 2024 [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) [ ![Do You Know Exactly What is Being Backed Up?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-01-24/b2ap3_large_Backup_522200713_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-you-know-exactly-what-is-being-backed-up "Do You Know Exactly What is Being Backed Up?") Data backup is essential for any business, yet many employees might not fully understand how it works or what gets backed up. Today, let's clarify the basics of data backup and its importance. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-you-know-exactly-what-is-being-backed-up#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-you-know-exactly-what-is-being-backed-up) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Get More Out of Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology) Saturday, 29 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Get More Out of Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_MoreTech_690282736_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology "Get More Out of Your Business’ Technology") Every business is looking to technology to enhance their ability to support their operations and provide a better customer experience. Maximizing the value you get from your technology involves a combination of optimizing usage, staying updated, and using the tools and resources you’ve chosen efficiently. Here are some strategies: Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/get-more-out-of-your-business-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Browser Cookies Explained](https://datalyst.net/blog/browser-cookies-explained) Friday, 28 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Browser Cookies Explained](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024/06-28-23/b2ap3_large_Cookies_161959764_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/browser-cookies-explained "Browser Cookies Explained") When someone mentions cookies, people start paying attention. Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodles… Browser? While Browser cookies aren’t the most scrumptious, they do need some attention. Nowadays, many websites you visit have a popup asking if they want to allow cookies for that site and knowing what you are agreeing to is important. In today’s blog, we will describe what cookies are, how they work, and why they can sometimes be better than cookies with chocolate chips. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Browser](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/browser) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/browser-cookies-explained#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/browser-cookies-explained) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Big Data, Small Business](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business) Thursday, 27 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Big Data, Small Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BigData_280062218_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business "Big Data, Small Business") Big data has become an invaluable asset, not just for large corporations but also for small businesses. Using the vast amounts of data your business creates to help you make more effective decisions is easier than ever. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll look at how small businesses are tapping into the power of big data: Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/big-data-small-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Encryption is One of the Most Valuable Tools Against Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/encryption-is-one-of-the-most-valuable-tools-against-hackers) Wednesday, 26 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Encryption is One of the Most Valuable Tools Against Hackers](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024/06-26-23/b2ap3_large_encryption_37735229_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/encryption-is-one-of-the-most-valuable-tools-against-hackers "Encryption is One of the Most Valuable Tools Against Hackers") Encryption is a powerful weapon against hackers that can prevent them from stealing your data and leveraging it against you. Encryption, in its most basic textbook definition, converts your readable data into an indecipherable jumble that can only be reassembled through the use of an encryption key. Small businesses absolutely must utilize encryption to protect customer information, financial records, and other important or sensitive business data. This ensures that it is as protected as possible against those that might do you harm. 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