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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) ## [Identifying the Most Valuable Technology for Your Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/identifying-the-most-valuable-technology-for-your-business) Wednesday, 25 January 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) [ ![Identifying the Most Valuable Technology for Your Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-25-23/b2ap3_large_business_technology_217505704_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/identifying-the-most-valuable-technology-for-your-business "Identifying the Most Valuable Technology for Your Business") We talk a lot about different types of technology, securing your technology and your accounts, and a lot of other technology-related issues on this blog, but because of the generalities of whatever technology (or strategy) we’ve chosen to write about that day, we never confront the thing that is most important to a business: How does any technology fit into what we do here? What value do we get from any type of technology? Today, we thought we’d talk a little bit about what you need to do to find the right technology for your business and how to come up with those decisions. Tags: [Technology](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/identifying-the-most-valuable-technology-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/identifying-the-most-valuable-technology-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Massachusetts Issues State-wide Cybersecurity Funding for 2023](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023) Tuesday, 24 January 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) [ ![333863707_cybersecurity_400](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1012/b2ap3_large_333863707_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023 "333863707_cybersecurity_400") Cybersecurity has been such a growing problem for individuals, organizations, and businesses over the last several years, and at least in Massachusetts, it has become a crucial concern for lawmakers. While we’ve been seeing some businesses start to take these threats more seriously, there’s still a long, rough road ahead of us all before cybersecurity can be a passive thought. Tags: [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cybersecurity](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Disaster Recovery](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords) Monday, 23 January 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) [ ![4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-23-23/b2ap3_large_password_223678627_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords "4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords") Simple passwords are just not an effective security practice, so if you’re still using credentials like *Password*, *123456*, *Guest*, or *Qwerty*, listen up. You need better password hygiene practices before you suffer from a data breach. Here are some ways you can make a better password to protect your business from threats. Tags: [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Migrating Data? Budget in Evaluating End Result](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result) Friday, 20 January 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) [ ![Migrating Data? Budget in Evaluating End Result](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-20-23/b2ap3_large_dataMigration_464589674_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result "Migrating Data? Budget in Evaluating End Result") There’s no beating around the bush with this one; moving data from one place to another, also known as data migration, is critical to get right the first time. If you create and follow a migration strategy, evaluating here and there to make sure it’s all going according to plan, you’ll see great success in this effort. Let’s go over how you can make it happen. Tags: [Data](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Best Practices](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Safely Adjust Your IT Budget in Tough Times](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-safely-adjust-your-it-budget-in-tough-times) Wednesday, 18 January 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) [ ![How to Safely Adjust Your IT Budget in Tough Times](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-18-23/b2ap3_large_cutCosts_81367206_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-safely-adjust-your-it-budget-in-tough-times "How to Safely Adjust Your IT Budget in Tough Times") When times get tough, businesses are pretty quick to start cutting costs wherever they can…and frequently, the business’ IT is the first thing to hit the chopping block. While we contend that IT is the last thing you want to cut back on when times are tough, you may not have a choice. Therefore, we wanted to take a few moments to explore how you can resist some of these cuts—and if not, what you need to prioritize. 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