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[ Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [IT Help Desk Can Be Incredibly Valuable](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/it-help-desk-can-be-incredibly-valuable) Monday, 28 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![IT Help Desk Can Be Incredibly Valuable](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-28-20/b2ap3_large_105741669_help_desk_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/it-help-desk-can-be-incredibly-valuable "IT Help Desk Can Be Incredibly Valuable") Every business has the occasional computer problem. Like any other machine it needs constant maintenance to work as intended. When you are working in a productive environment, IT problems can really damage your business’ ability to conduct business. One solution to what seems like endless computer issues is the presence of an IT support help desk. Let’s take a look at a couple of benefits that having a help desk solution in place can have for a small business. Tags: [IT Services](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Help Desk](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/help-desk) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/it-help-desk-can-be-incredibly-valuable#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/it-help-desk-can-be-incredibly-valuable) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Has COVID-19 Impacted Cybersecurity Needs?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs) Friday, 25 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Has COVID-19 Impacted Cybersecurity Needs?](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-25-20/b2ap3_large_208924554_covid_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://referral.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://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [COVID-19](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-cybersecurity-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes) Wednesday, 23 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-23-20/b2ap3_large_277013344_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://referral.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://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots) Tuesday, 22 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/458/b2ap3_large_173137557_bus_wifi_400.jpeg) ](https://referral.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://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi) [COVID-19](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [Internet](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic) Monday, 21 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-21-20/b2ap3_large_179689037_cybercriminal_400.jpg) ](https://referral.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. 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