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Cloud services have proven to be extraordinarily useful for businesses of all types. With an immense amount of options to choose from, businesses can get anything from AI to Windows in the cloud. With so many services available, sometimes businesses will pay for computing resources that they don’t use, cutting into their available operational capital. Today, we take a look at how businesses throw capital away by not keeping a close eye on their cloud-based resources. Tags: [Cloud](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Software as a Service](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software-as-a-service) [0 Comments](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/are-you-wasting-money-on-cloud-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/are-you-wasting-money-on-cloud-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Promoting Data Privacy](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/promoting-data-privacy) Thursday, 23 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Promoting Data Privacy](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD---Promoting-Privacy_400.jpg) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/promoting-data-privacy "Promoting Data Privacy") Today, everything we do on the computer and on our phones creates data. Organizations that are good at utilizing this data, often look to capture everything that they can. This can leave the individual searching for a way to keep his/her data secure. Let’s take a look at some of the best practices used to prioritize individual data privacy. Tags: [Data](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [0 Comments](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/promoting-data-privacy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/promoting-data-privacy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Baseline Cybersecurity](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity) Thursday, 26 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Baseline Cybersecurity](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_234634637_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity "Baseline Cybersecurity") More than any time before, cybersecurity has to be a major consideration for businesses. It is, in fact, one of the biggest problems the modern business has to face day-in and day-out. Shortage in cybersecurity talent and antiquated strategies are making it difficult for businesses to find the knowledgeable resources that will help them work to secure their network and data from threats to the business. Tags: [Security](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/baseline-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The End for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Just Days Away](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away) Tuesday, 31 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The End for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Just Days Away](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_235717686_jan-14_400.jpg) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away "The End for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Just Days Away") Microsoft is just days away from officially retiring their Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. If your business is, for whatever reason, still using this software, you will need to upgrade by January 14 or face using unsupported software that could quickly become a security problem for your business. Let’s take a look at your options. Tags: [Upgrade](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows Server 2008](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-server-2008-1) [Windows 7](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-7-1) [0 Comments](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away#comments) [ Continue reading](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-end-for-windows-server-2008-and-windows-7-just-days-away) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management) Saturday, 28 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://blog.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management](https://blog.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_251202063_data_400.jpg) ](https://blog.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-will-benefit-from-proper-data-management "Your Business Will Benefit from Proper Data Management") As digital systems have been adopted by more businesses, data has become a bigger tool. This is due to businesses having the initiative to direct this data into creating strategy. Today, data services are a desirable component for a business to embrace. Let’s take a closer look at how businesses are expanding their use of their data. 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