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[ Categories ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Isidore)](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-night-before-christmas-a-visit-from-st-isidore) Wednesday, 25 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![The Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Isidore)](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-25-19/b2ap3_large_Christmas_227457865_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-night-before-christmas-a-visit-from-st-isidore "The Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Isidore)") ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and with all the work done, The office was closing for some holiday fun; Their coats buttoned up, they had all saved their files, Everyone’s face creased in a big, toothy smile. Tags: [Computers](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computers) [Holidays](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/holidays) [IT](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-night-before-christmas-a-visit-from-st-isidore#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-night-before-christmas-a-visit-from-st-isidore) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards) Monday, 23 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-23-19/b2ap3_large_Credit_235761561_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards "The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards") These days most consumers lean heavily on their payment cards. Whether they use credit cards, debit cards, or gift cards, consumers today are much more apt to use their card then they are to use cash. Why is this? Convenience mostly, but also there is a belief that using a payment card is more secure than walking around with a wad of cash in your pocket. Today, we will get to the bottom of the matter. Tags: [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Credit Cards](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/credit-cards) [Payment Cards](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/payment-cards) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Could You Be Benefitting from Virtualization?](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/could-you-be-benefitting-from-virtualization) Friday, 20 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Could You Be Benefitting from Virtualization?](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-20-19/b2ap3_large_virtulization_304852381_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/could-you-be-benefitting-from-virtualization "Could You Be Benefitting from Virtualization?") A big part of running a successful operation is knowing how to make the most of your resources, minimizing your operating costs while still generating optimal sources of revenue and other income. One way to do so is by making the most of the hardware you currently have - such as your servers. Tags: [Virtualization](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/virtualization) [Optimization](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/optimization) [Virtual Machines](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/virtual-machines) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/could-you-be-benefitting-from-virtualization#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/could-you-be-benefitting-from-virtualization) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Warning Signs of a Phishing Attack](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-warning-signs-of-a-phishing-attack) Wednesday, 18 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Warning Signs of a Phishing Attack](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-18-19/b2ap3_large_phishing_11512335_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-warning-signs-of-a-phishing-attack "Tip of the Week: Warning Signs of a Phishing Attack") The modern cyberattack is more of a slight of hand than it is a direct attack. With encryption protecting a lot of business data, hackers need to find ways to circumvent that technology. They often do this though phishing. This week, we will take a look at some of the warning signs of phishing to help give you a little better awareness. Tags: [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Tip of the Week](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Phishing](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-warning-signs-of-a-phishing-attack#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-warning-signs-of-a-phishing-attack) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Co-Managed IT Can Help Fast-Track Tech Integration](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/co-managed-it-can-help-fasttrack-tech-integration) Monday, 16 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Co-Managed IT Can Help Fast-Track Tech Integration](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-16-19/b2ap3_large_manage_60346289_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/co-managed-it-can-help-fasttrack-tech-integration "Co-Managed IT Can Help Fast-Track Tech Integration") 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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