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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) ## [Is Virtual Reality an Option for Your Business?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-virtual-reality-an-option-for-your-business) Monday, 29 November 2021 [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) [ ![Is Virtual Reality an Option for Your Business?](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-29-21/b2ap3_large_workVR_250415099_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-virtual-reality-an-option-for-your-business "Is Virtual Reality an Option for Your Business?") Virtual reality has been one of the coolest technologies available for over a decade. Today’s applications make it an exciting piece of tech for individuals; and you’ve seen that market expand (especially during the pandemic) with Facebook, Sony, HTC, and HP coming to market with a VR offering. The question we wanted to look at is how VR could be used at a business like yours. Tags: [Innovation](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Training](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Virtual Reality](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/virtual-reality) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-virtual-reality-an-option-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-virtual-reality-an-option-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Optimism Generally Produces Better Results](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/optimism-generally-produces-better-results) Friday, 26 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Optimism Generally Produces Better Results](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-26-21/b2ap3_large_HappyBrain_256584399_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/optimism-generally-produces-better-results "Optimism Generally Produces Better Results") One of the best ways to create positive change in your workplace is the act of projecting positive thoughts into it. In other words, we’re talking about ditching the typical doom-and-gloom that comes from the workplace and picturing the worst-case scenarios. We’re not trying to plan for the worst here; we’re trying to envision the best in an effort to make it a reality for your company. Let’s explore this concept by examining technology management. Tags: [Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [computer repair](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer-repair) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/optimism-generally-produces-better-results#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/optimism-generally-produces-better-results) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Life Lessons that Can Also Apply to your Business IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/life-lessons-that-can-also-apply-to-your-business-it) Wednesday, 24 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Life Lessons that Can Also Apply to your Business IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-24-21/b2ap3_large_LifeLessons_323927155_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/life-lessons-that-can-also-apply-to-your-business-it "Life Lessons that Can Also Apply to your Business IT") Technology is one element that many small businesses struggle with, but it turns out that a lot of the same advice that you might get for regular life lessons can also apply to IT! Let’s take a closer look at how we might apply some of these lessons and why it just makes good sense to keep these tips close at hand. Tags: [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [IT Support](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/life-lessons-that-can-also-apply-to-your-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/life-lessons-that-can-also-apply-to-your-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools) Monday, 22 November 2021 [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) [ ![Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-22-21/b2ap3_large_network_security_365686441.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools "Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools") Network security can be tough; there’s a lot to know, and you often need to have trained professionals on your side to ensure your systems are as secure as possible. With the right solutions on your side, however, it can be made much more manageable. Let’s discuss some of the most important security features your organization should implement and why. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Mobile Device Management](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device-management) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ransomware Costs May Surprise You](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you) Friday, 19 November 2021 [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) [ ![Ransomware Costs May Surprise You](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-19-21/b2ap3_large_354807478_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you "Ransomware Costs May Surprise You") Did you know that the United States is the leader in ransomware payments? According to a survey from Mimecast titled “The State of Ransomware Readiness,” the U.S. has the highest average payment for ransomware out of the entire world at more than $6 million per victim. These shocking numbers likely stem from high-profile ransomware attacks, but they are also indicative of a larger problem, that being people who still pay the ransom. 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