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[ Categories ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://support.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://support.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes) Wednesday, 23 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-23-20/b2ap3_large_277013344_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes "How the IoT Can Be Used to Help Your Business Processes") The Internet of Things has been around for some time now, with devices being given some level of artificial intelligence and Internet connectivity to improve their intended functions since 1982. After some time as a fringe approach to technology, it has now become an invaluable tool for many business functions. Let’s review the ways that the IoT can be harnessed to your advantage. Tags: [Internet](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Technology](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/how-the-iot-can-be-used-to-help-your-business-processes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots) Tuesday, 22 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/458/b2ap3_large_173137557_bus_wifi_400.jpeg) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots "Southern New England School Districts, It’s Time to Consider Bus Hotspots") The current crisis has exposed many weaknesses in society, most notably, inequalities in our education system. While many schools have switched to hybrid and fully remote learning, other school districts are finding their students are unable to fully engage due to a lack of reliable broadband access. One solution school districts can consider is providing hot spots to give the students connectivity. Tags: [WiFi](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi) [COVID-19](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [Internet](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [0 Comments](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots#comments) [ Continue reading](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-school-districts-it-s-time-to-consider-bus-hotspots) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic) Monday, 21 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-21-20/b2ap3_large_179689037_cybercriminal_400.jpg) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic "Cybercrime Spiking During the Pandemic") Keeping your network and infrastructure free from threats is always a priority, but with so many people working remotely businesses have encountered problems doing so. In fact, hackers, known for their opportunism, have been ultra-opportunistic during this period and it is causing many headaches for network administrators. Let’s take a look at some statistics that are definitely concerning as we head into the fall, where many experts expect the virus to become more problematic. Tags: [Security](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [COVID-19](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic#comments) [ Continue reading](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/cybercrime-spiking-during-the-pandemic) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Security Briefing on Chrome Extensions](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions) Friday, 18 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![A Security Briefing on Chrome Extensions](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-18-20/b2ap3_large_313230075_website_access_security_400.jpg) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions "A Security Briefing on Chrome Extensions") Did you know that, as of July 2020, 69 percent of global desktop Internet users utilized Google Chrome as their browser of choice? With such a large market share, the security associated with Google Chrome is important to keep in mind. To help increase some of this awareness, we wanted to talk about Chrome’s many extensions and the permissions they are too often granted, with minimal awareness from the user. Tags: [Security](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Chrome](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/tags/chrome) [0 Comments](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/a-security-briefing-on-chrome-extensions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Credit Card Compliance Benefits Your Business During COVID-19](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/how-credit-card-compliance-benefits-your-business-during-covid-19) Thursday, 17 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Credit Card Compliance Benefits Your Business During COVID-19](https://support.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/457/b2ap3_large_270330814_PCI_DSS_400.jpeg) ](https://support.datalyst.net/blog/how-credit-card-compliance-benefits-your-business-during-covid-19 "How Credit Card Compliance Benefits Your Business During COVID-19") As South New England businesses continue to adapt to a post-coronavirus landscape, they face the reality that an increasing number of interactions will be occurring online. Moreover, with many now needing to accept payment online; these businesses must now follow strict credit card compliance rules or risk severe sanctions. If you're not sure how to comply, read on. 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