# Datalyst Blog

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##  [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business)

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##  [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)

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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.

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  [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)

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##  [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)

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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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  [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users)   [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary)

  Tuesday, 12 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)

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You notice it, don't you? The random freezes, the slow-loading files, the constant reboots. You likely write it off as a minor annoyance… but what if it’s not minor? These small moments are death by a thousand cuts—a hidden *“productivity tax”* that is silently bleeding your business dry. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a budget line item you're paying every single day, and it can easily add up to the cost of another employee.

Let's expose it.

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  [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology)   [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money)

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##  [Vendor Management: A Single Point of Contact for All Your Needs](https://datalyst.net/blog/vendor-management-a-single-point-of-contact-for-all-your-needs)

  Friday, 18 July 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Your small business works with vendors to ensure it has access to all of the tools and services it needs to function, but managing them all can be tedious and tiresome. If you’re not careful with how you manage your vendors, it can become a job in and of itself—and you don’t have time for that. Vendor management doesn’t have to be hard, though, and with Datalyst, it can be a breeze.

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  [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it)   [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [The Real Talk About Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup)

  Monday, 30 June 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)

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We need to talk about something that is as exciting as watching water boil, but it might just save your entire business one day: backing up your data.

I know, I know. You're busy doing your thing, closing deals, and you’re busy. The last thing on your mind is where your files are outside of your server. The truth is, it’s not very interesting, but it sure is important.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [MACH Architecture is a Revelation for Small Businesses](https://datalyst.net/blog/mach-architecture-is-a-revelation-for-small-businesses)

  Monday, 09 June 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)

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Businesses are constantly seeking ways to build agility. Like many things, it’s not as easy as just saying it. If your current technology feels more like a roadblock than a launchpad, it might be time to explore some different strategies. Let's talk about MACH architecture, the powerful framework designed to build a flexible, scalable, and future-ready digital workplace.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology)   [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions)   [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer)

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##  [How Downtime Can Sink Your Business (And What to Do About It)](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-downtime-can-sink-your-business-and-what-to-do-about-it)

  Monday, 26 May 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)

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Nothing is more frustrating than when technology should work, but doesn’t for any number of reasons. Of course, it’s also *expensive* when your technology doesn’t work, which means you’re incurring costs during this downtime period. Today, we want to address the consequences of downtime and what you can do about it to minimize its impact on your business.

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##  [Technology's Role in Modern Professional Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/technology-s-role-in-modern-professional-services)

  Friday, 09 May 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)

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In any professional services firm—whether advising on law, managing finances, designing structures, or developing business strategies—the core value lies in specialized knowledge and trusted expertise. Delivering this value effectively for these types of organizations relies heavily on a powerful technology.

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##  [What Does Compliance Look Like? (It’s Not Easy)](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-does-compliance-look-like-it-s-not-easy)

  Wednesday, 26 March 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)

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For businesses, one of the scariest threats out there is that of compliance fines for not holding up your end of the bargain with your customers’ data. But what goes into compliance, and what does it look like? We won’t be digging into the nitty-gritty of what these specific regulations require; rather, we’re performing a broad analysis of what businesses *should* be doing to ensure compliance, regardless of the protocol or the industry.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance)

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##  [Is Your Business Stuck in the 20th Century? Here’s How to Successfully Modernize](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-stuck-in-the-20th-century-here-s-how-to-successfully-modernize)

  Monday, 17 March 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)

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The modern business is more technologically driven than ever before, but there are some out there who haven’t embraced the benefits of technology and have alternatively chosen to stick with their more analog, tried and true methods. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss why technology is important and how to get started if your business is stuck in the 20th century.

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##  [Two Interesting Ways We Can Save You Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/two-interesting-ways-we-can-save-you-money)

  Friday, 24 January 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)

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One of the most asked questions we get is “How can you help us save money?” It’s the priority for anyone looking to outsource anything. So, naturally it has to be one of the first questions answered. In today’s blog, we’ll go through three ways that our brand of managed IT services functions to save our clients money.

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  [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money)   [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [Remote Teams Demand New Approaches](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-teams-demand-new-approaches)

  Wednesday, 18 December 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)

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Many of today’s businesses span continents. That’s not an exaggeration. With faster Internet speeds fueling remote workforces, some businesses choose to strategically use workers from all over the globe to create and sell their products or services. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss some of the adjustments and alterations that you need to make when relying on truly remote teams.

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  [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication)   [Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote)

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##  [Why Disaster Recovery Is So Important](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-disaster-recovery-is-so-important)

  Friday, 29 November 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)

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Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or had your computer crash? It’s a frustrating experience, right? Now, imagine if a major disaster—like a fire or data breach—struck and wiped out all your critical data. That’s where disaster recovery steps in to save the day.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup)   [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)

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##  [Staying Productive is Crucial for Everyone](https://datalyst.net/blog/staying-productive-is-crucial-for-everyone)

  Friday, 01 November 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)

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It can be difficult staying productive with all the things that happen day-in and day-out around your business. When your team is productive, it helps you stay focused and organized, and it can make a big difference in how successful you are. This week we break down just how keeping productivity levels high can make or break a business.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business)

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##  [Two Common Issues that Create Inefficiency and What to Do About Them](https://datalyst.net/blog/two-common-issues-that-create-inefficiency-and-what-to-do-about-them)

  Friday, 27 September 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)

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Efficiency is extremely important for any business to maintain consistent revenue generation. Technology is a big part of that. Today, we’ll discuss two ways that technology can help build a more efficient business.

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  [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Automation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/automation)   [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business)

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##  [Do Everything You Can to Minimize Downtime](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-everything-you-can-to-minimize-downtime)

  Friday, 20 September 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)

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Unexpected downtime can wreak havoc on businesses large and small, which is especially bad when so many paths lead to it. Let’s explore some of downtime’s causes, and equally importantly, how it can be avoided.

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  [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [Collaboration, Communication, and the Tech that Fuels Both](https://datalyst.net/blog/collaboration-communication-and-the-tech-that-fuels-both)

  Friday, 06 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Collaboration is at the heart of any effective business. Most organizations today are trying to make the most of their limited resources, and one of the ways to do this is with a solid collaboration strategy. Here’s how you can do the same to avoid siloing tasks and squandering your workforce’s potential.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication)   [Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration)

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##  [Save Time with Vendor Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/save-time-with-vendor-management)

  Wednesday, 28 August 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)

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Your business works with a lot of vendors. Each of these vendors requires your time, energy, and resources. Do you have the assets to handle all of them yourself, or would it all be better spent elsewhere on more profitable tasks and projects? Today, we’ll highlight your business’ vendor management options.

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  [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users)   [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business)   [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor)

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##  [Strategic Restructuring Can Improve Your IT Infrastructure](https://datalyst.net/blog/strategic-restructuring-can-improve-your-it-infrastructure)

  Monday, 19 August 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)

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While your business might last into the near future, your IT is more challenging to upkeep and preserve over time. You’ll have to consider reworking and restructuring your infrastructure to ensure that it stands the test of time. Let’s review some warning signs that it might be time to do just that.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services)   [Upgrade](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade)

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##  [If You Notice These Workplace Issues, You Have a Productivity Problem](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-you-notice-these-workplace-issues-you-have-a-productivity-problem)

  Wednesday, 31 July 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Productivity is the measure of which an employee and a business is judged by, and for that reason, when productivity starts to lapse at an individual or organizational level it needs to be addressed immediately. In today’s blog, we’ll go through some of the problems that an organization can see when productivity drops.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business)

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