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##  [Why Should You Outsource Business Processes?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/why-should-you-outsource-business-processes)

  Friday, 21 February 2020

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

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There quite a few reasons that it makes sense for a small-to-medium-sized business to lean on outsourced assets. Let’s go over a few of the biggest benefits that you could see from bringing on these kinds of services, from both a financial and operational stance.

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  [Managed Service Provider](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service-provider)   [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Outsourcing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourcing)

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##  [Defining Shadow IT and Its Risks](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/defining-shadow-it-and-its-risks)

  Friday, 07 February 2020

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

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IT administrators are pretty particular about what software is used on the networks that they manage. This is not because we have any vested interest in the software itself, it’s because of the inherent reliability of the software they manage. They’ve tested it, they manage it, they know it. When an organization starts dealing with employee-downloaded software--especially if there is no procedure in place to report additions to IT--they can quickly lose control over the network.

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  [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology)   [Software](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software)   [Shadow IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/shadow-it)

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##  [What Happens During an IT Assessment?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/what-happens-during-an-it-assessment)

  Monday, 20 January 2020

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

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With technology being deployed to help businesses solve all manners of operational inefficiency, it’s often difficult to pinpoint what IT will work best for your business. Organizations of all types look to technology; and, at some point you need to ask yourself if your technology is set up to help reach your business’ potential.

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  [Managed IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it)   [Managed Services Provider](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-services-provider)   [IT Assessment](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-assessment)

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##  [Technology Concerns Heading Into 2020](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/technology-concerns-heading-into-2020)

  Friday, 27 December 2019

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

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For most businesses, technology has a major role in what they do. They use it in all manners of ways, but there is no question that it has become a driving force for business. As the calendar flips to a new decade, we thought that it would be good to take a look at what the 2010s brought us, and what to expect in the 2020s.

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##  [Break-Fix or Managed IT: Getting Your Computer Repaired](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/break-fix-or-managed-it-getting-your-computer-repaired)

  Thursday, 26 December 2019

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

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When businesses search for computer repair options, they are presented with two models: the traditional break-fix model, and managed IT services. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a moment to examine them and help you decide which is best for your business.

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  [Break-fix](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/break-fix)   [Managed IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it)   [computer repair](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer-repair)

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##  [Co-Managed IT Can Help Fast-Track Tech Integration](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/co-managed-it-can-help-fasttrack-tech-integration)

  Monday, 16 December 2019

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

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Typically, when a business decides to upgrade their technology it is out of necessity. Either the business grows fast and starts to outpace the existing tech or it is burning through capital and has to find a solution to help optimize its operational efficiency. Of course, a business could very well think that some new technology will improve their profitability, or it could be mandated to change by regulation.

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##  [Why a Cloud Backup Is a Necessary Part of Your Business Continuity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-cloud-backup-is-a-necessary-part-of-your-business-continuity)

  Monday, 09 December 2019

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

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Modern businesses generate a lot of data, some of which they couldn’t really function without. This makes the prospect of data loss especially dangerous, making a data backup imperative. Today, cloud computing is seen as the premiere option in terms of data redundancy and availability. Today, we’ll look at why you want to consider storing your backed-up data in the cloud.

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##  [A Brief Review of Backup Strategies](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-review-of-backup-strategies)

  Monday, 11 November 2019

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

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For the modern business, not having a backup system in place is inexcusable. If you use digital data to run your business, you need to protect the data you can’t replace by having it backed up regularly. Some businesses have been around long enough to have files that don’t have any practical application in the course of business. You don’t need this data, and you don’t need a copy of it. Today, we will discuss how to select and choose which pieces of data you should seek to protect.

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##  [Big Data Is Revolutionizing Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/big-data-is-revolutionizing-business)

  Monday, 14 October 2019

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

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Traditionally, small businesses don’t use their data in the same way as larger companies. This is largely because they may not think they have a lot of data. Well, I’m here to tell you that even small businesses can have big data. Let’s go over three ways small business can use their data to their benefit.

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  [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Big Data](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/big-data)   [Machine Learning](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/machine-learning)

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##  [How Business Communications Make Your Processes Better](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-business-communications-make-your-processes-better)

  Monday, 30 September 2019

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

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Business communications, which is the succinct way to say the sharing of information between people both internal and external to a company, is a key player in that company’s success. Here, we’ll analyze the different types of communication that a business could leverage, and the solutions that best enable them.

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##  [Datalyst Can Help Your SMB Measure Up](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/datalyst-can-help-your-smb-measure-up)

  Thursday, 19 September 2019

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

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When you consider your competition, you’re probably reluctant to list some of the larger businesses in your area that features a similar service offering as you do. In many ways, this makes a lot of sense. After all, how could you possibly compete?

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  [Cloud](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud)   [Efficiency](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Small Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business)

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##  [Help Desks Help Remedy the Following IT Problems](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/help-desks-help-remedy-the-following-it-problems)

  Friday, 23 August 2019

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

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Downtime is a major problem for businesses, and it’s largely a result of technology taking over the workplace. Since many jobs rely on technology to be done properly, it stands to reason that broken-down technology can pose a considerable issue for businesses--not to mention the costs that are associated with downtime and maintenance. A help desk can alleviate some of the pressure that the average employee feels as a result of relying on technology in the workplace.

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  [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)

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##  [Evaluating Your Business’ Information Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/evaluating-your-business-information-technology)

  Monday, 19 August 2019

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

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It’s imperative that you keep your IT infrastructure under control, but many organizations push it to the side. The problem is that ignoring IT often makes it so that you aren’t properly evaluating your technology infrastructure and support, meaning that you could be wasting time and resources that would be better spent elsewhere. Ask yourself the following questions to determine whether or not your IT systems are being maintained properly.

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  [Remote Monitoring](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-monitoring)   [Avoiding Downtime](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime)   [Information Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/information-technology)

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##  [As a Channel Futures MSP 501 Member, Datalyst Can Help](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/as-a-channel-futures-msp-501-member-datalyst-can-help)

  Thursday, 15 August 2019

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

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Here at Datalyst, the fact that we can successfully help businesses achieve success by relieving them of their technology hassles is a perfectly sufficient reward. Having said that, it is always nice to receive recognition for our accomplishments. For instance, we were happy to be named to the Channel Futures MSP 501 list.

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  [Managed Service](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Innovation](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation)   [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [You Can Attribute a Lack of Productivity to Downtime](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/you-can-attribute-a-lack-of-productivity-to-downtime)

  Monday, 12 August 2019

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

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Business owners try to avoid downtime like the plague, but it’s often a challenge to do so. The impact of downtime can be devastating for even the most well-to-do business, and this is even more so the case when you bring profits and bottom lines into view. We’ll take a look at how you can calculate the cost of a downtime event.

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  [Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Avoiding Downtime](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime)   [Efficiency](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [Backup and Disaster Recovery Can Keep You from Losing It All](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/backup-and-disaster-recovery-can-keep-you-from-losing-it-all)

  Monday, 05 August 2019

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

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Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) might seem like a singular process, but in reality it’s more of a combination of processes that work in tandem with each other. Backup and disaster recovery both require a different perspective and approach in order to make sure they play nicely with each other. We’ll attempt to address this difference and give you the information needed to make the best decisions possible for your solution.

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  [BDR](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr)   [Data Backup](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup)   [Data Recovery](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery)

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##  [Is HIPAA Enough to Secure Medical Data? Doctors Say No](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-hipaa-enough-to-secure-medical-data-doctors-say-no)

  Thursday, 01 August 2019

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

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Medical offices are treasure troves of valuable sensitive data - from patient records, insurance information, payment details, to payroll, there is no shortage of the kind of information a cybercriminal would be quite interested in. No matter, that’s part of what HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance is for, ensuring that medical data is adequately protected… right?

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  [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Ransomware](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Data](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)

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##  [Automation Growth and Your Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/automation-growth-and-your-business)

  Monday, 22 July 2019

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

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Automation has been a hot button term for some time. Whether it is in reference to robots that manufacturers use to make their assembly lines more effective, the integrated workflows that today’s customer relationship management software presents, or A.I. crawling through mounds of data to help an entrepreneur better understand his/her business, automation is helping businesses move faster and be more agile. Today, we will look at how organizations are using automation, and how, even if it isn’t a big part of your business strategy today, it will need to be in the future.

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  [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Automation](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/automation)   [Artificial Intelligence](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence)

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##  [Managing Millennials May Be Challenging, But Worth It](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/managing-millennials-may-be-challenging-but-worth-it)

  Friday, 07 June 2019

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

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Generation Y (or Millennials, as they are more commonly known) have a rough reputation in the business world. Whether they’re being blamed for the death of entire industries or mocked for their fondness for avocado toast, it isn’t often that millennials are taken seriously - especially in the workplace. However, if nurtured correctly, this group has the potential to produce some of your top performers. Here, we’ll get into how to do so.

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  [Business Management](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-management)   [User Tips](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Employer/Employee Relationships](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/employer-employee-relationships)

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##  [How Helpful Help Desks Can Be](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-helpful-help-desks-can-be)

  Wednesday, 29 May 2019

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

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If you want your business to succeed, you need the technology that supports it to be functional. Makes sense, but what happens if your technology isn’t functional? Many organizations have found themselves in many tough spots, simply because their employees had no access to a technology help desk in their hour of need.

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  [IT Support](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Help Desk](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/help-desk)   [Managed IT Services](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services)

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