# Datalyst Blog Datalyst delivers expert managed IT services in Providence, RI. Optimize performance, secure your systems, and grow with us. Contact us today! [ 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) ## [Digital Monitoring? It’s Great and Helpful, Under the Right Circumstances](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/digital-monitoring-it-s-great-and-helpful-under-the-right-circumstances) Monday, 26 June 2023 [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) [ ![Digital Monitoring? It’s Great and Helpful, Under the Right Circumstances](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-26-23/b2ap3_large_digitalEye_468059956_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/digital-monitoring-it-s-great-and-helpful-under-the-right-circumstances "Digital Monitoring? It’s Great and Helpful, Under the Right Circumstances") Digital monitoring is a bit of a contentious topic in business, but according to a survey from Gartner, it might not be as contentious of a topic as previously thought. In fact, employees are often in favor of digital monitoring under the appropriate circumstances, as long as it doesn’t get in the way of their jobs. Tags: [Privacy](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Users](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Productivity](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/digital-monitoring-it-s-great-and-helpful-under-the-right-circumstances#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/digital-monitoring-it-s-great-and-helpful-under-the-right-circumstances) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted) Friday, 23 June 2023 [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) [ ![Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-23-23/b2ap3_large_ransomware_104924694_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted "Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted") Ransomware is such a common occurrence these days that it has entered the public discourse, but we also want to note that it’s such an important topic to discuss with your team that you can never talk about it enough. We want to address some of the most common questions we get asked about ransomware and what can be done about it. Tags: [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted) [ ![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: Improving Your Relationship With Your Employees](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-improving-your-relationship-with-your-employees) Wednesday, 21 June 2023 [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: Improving Your Relationship With Your Employees](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-21-23/b2ap3_large_employeeEmployerRelationships_259463879_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-improving-your-relationship-with-your-employees "Tip of the Week: Improving Your Relationship With Your Employees") It shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that the better your relationship is with your employees, the more your business will benefit. Despite this, many businesses today lack trust between their organizational levels. Let’s go over a few simple tips that you can use to help maintain positive feelings amongst your team. Tags: [Small Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Workplace Tips](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-improving-your-relationship-with-your-employees#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-improving-your-relationship-with-your-employees) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [System Failure Is a Big Risk that Every Business Takes On](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/system-failure-is-a-big-risk-that-every-business-takes-on) Monday, 19 June 2023 [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) [ ![System Failure Is a Big Risk that Every Business Takes On](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-19-23/b2ap3_large_systemCrash_192801047_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/system-failure-is-a-big-risk-that-every-business-takes-on "System Failure Is a Big Risk that Every Business Takes On") In today’s business, the more robust an IT network is the more risk there is of system failure. This comes down to what is known as Murphy’s Law, which states anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. That’s why when coming up with a defense strategy, you need to mix smart IT management decisions with overwhelming redundancy to have a chance. In this week’s blog, we will outline some of the most common reasons for system failure and why you need a data backup solution. Tags: [Technology](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Malware](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Avoiding Downtime](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/system-failure-is-a-big-risk-that-every-business-takes-on#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/system-failure-is-a-big-risk-that-every-business-takes-on) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is AI an Existential Threat to Humanity? The Answer: Maybe](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/is-ai-an-existential-threat-to-humanity-the-answer-maybe) Friday, 16 June 2023 [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) [ ![Is AI an Existential Threat to Humanity? The Answer: Maybe](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-16-23/b2ap3_large_AIworker_562785685_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/is-ai-an-existential-threat-to-humanity-the-answer-maybe "Is AI an Existential Threat to Humanity? The Answer: Maybe") Artificial intelligence is a hot-button issue in today’s business technology landscape, and for good reason. It’s being implemented in various software tools and platforms with mixed results. There are some concerns over it, particularly in regard to intellectual property, but there are also major issues with it related to “the profound risks to society and humanity,” according to an open letter. 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