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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) ## [A Basic Understanding of Informatics](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics) Wednesday, 16 June 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) [ ![A Basic Understanding of Informatics](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-16-21/b2ap3_large_251752715_shared_data_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics "A Basic Understanding of Informatics") Many professionals see the word “informatics” and think of one of two things. First, what the heck is it? Second, isn’t that just computer science? While the two certainly are similar and often used interchangeably, they are quite different. Let’s take a deeper dive and see what the field of informatics entails, how it can be applied to computer science and business, and why it’s important to consider for your organization. Tags: [Data](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-basic-understanding-of-informatics) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats) Monday, 14 June 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) [ ![Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-14-21/b2ap3_large_284811185_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats "Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats") The first half of this year has seen its fair share of ups and downs, especially on a global scale. With a global pandemic still taking the world by storm, it’s despicable that hackers would take advantage of the opportunity to make a quick buck using phishing tactics. Yet, here we are. Let’s take a look at how hackers have turned the world’s great misfortune into a boon, as well as how you can keep a lookout for these threats. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/hackers-use-the-pandemic-to-send-out-phishing-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Major Update to Windows 10 Is On the Horizon](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon) Friday, 11 June 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) [ ![A Major Update to Windows 10 Is On the Horizon](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-11-21/b2ap3_large_238031542_update_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon "A Major Update to Windows 10 Is On the Horizon") Back in 2015, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows, meaning that we should not expect Windows 11 anytime soon. Still, a major update to the Windows 10 operating system has been confirmed to be on its way. What’s coming with this next update to Windows 10, and what does it mean for your business? Tags: [Microsoft](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Windows](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [Windows 10](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-10-1) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-major-update-to-windows-10-is-on-the-horizon) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How the Cloud Supports HIPAA](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa) Thursday, 10 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How the Cloud Supports HIPAA](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/627/b2ap3_large_228580491_cloud_HIPAA_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa "How the Cloud Supports HIPAA") Is your healthcare organization fully invested in the cloud, using it to store data and increase productivity? The primary responsibility of a healthcare provider is to care for your patients, and that includes protecting your patients’ data—especially when storing it electronically. Here are some ways to ensure you can use the cloud and remain HIPAA compliant. Tags: [HIPAA](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hipaa) [Cloud](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [EMR](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/emr) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-cloud-supports-hipaa) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/businesses-have-access-to-these-3-powerful-communications-tools) Wednesday, 09 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-9-21/b2ap3_large_98025191_communication_tools_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/businesses-have-access-to-these-3-powerful-communications-tools "Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools") What kinds of communication tools does your business utilize on a daily basis? Chances are that your communication infrastructure can benefit from some of the latest and greatest solutions on the market. Communication is one aspect of your business that you definitely do not want to skimp on, as failing to implement the proper tools can bleed into other aspects of your organization, including operations and, in return, your bottom line. 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