Thursday, December 24, 2020
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
3 Reasons 'Always-On' Technology Makes Sense for Small Business
This infographic depicts three reasons why remotely managing their IT in the cloud using always-on business is a good idea for SMBs. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about always-on business solutions.
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The Essential Guide to Using Always-On Technologies in Your Small Business
This guide explains how running technology in the cloud can benefit SMBs. It also lists several key questions and considerations for SMB decision makers. For more information about always-on business solutions, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
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Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Mobile Monitor Brings a Touch of Inspiration to Flexible Working
This blog offers an insider look at the latest mobile monitor—the ThinkVision M14t, which takes working remotely to the next level with 10-point touch functionality and 4096 pressure level active pen support. For more information on Lenovo monitors, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
Security Made Simple with Cisco Meraki
This video gives users a look at Cisco Meraki and how this platform offers a smart way to simplify IT security through a simple to use interface, data, and analytics. If you would like to learn more, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
Hardware-enhanced Threat Protection
This product brief introduces Intel® Threat Detection Technology (Intel® TDT)—a set of technologies that harness hardware telemetry and acceleration capabilities to help identify threats and detect anomalous activity. Intel TDT uses the data gleaned to help identify polymorphic malware, file-less scripts, cryptomining, and other targeted attacks in real time and with minimal end-user impact. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about Intel TDT.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Protect your business: Recognize the top three security threats, plus one you may not know about
This report gives detailed information on how to safeguard your customers' data from viruses, phishing, and ransomware, plus a common security threat you may have overlooked.
The global average cost of a cyberattack is $3.6 million. But awareness is the first step in security and prevention. Check out this e-book and contact our team to learn more about how to defend your company against cyberattacks.
ThinkVision T27hv Smart VoIP Monitor - Smarter Collaboration Wherever You Work From
This video introduces introduces ThinkVision T27hv Smart VoIP Monitor, which is built for smarter collaboration. It comes with all the tools one would need to communicate with anyone, anywhere. From noise-canceling microphones to integrated speakers, users can conference with confidence. For more information, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
Hunting for Hidden Threats
This eGuide introduces the concept of threat hunting, a proactive approach to IT security designed to identify threats and stop them before they create costly problems. For more information, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Protect Your Workforce with Intel® Hardware Shield
This short video explains how businesses can protect their workforces with Intel® Hardware Shield, which is available only on the Intel vPro® platform. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about Intel Hardware Shield.
Prevent data leaks
The global average cost of a data breach is $3.6 million. Is your company prepared to deal with the aftermath of a cyberattack?
Many businesses struggle with preventive measures that block the sharing of sensitive information or prevent unauthorized users from viewing sensitive documents. It's no wonder that protecting against data leaks is a daunting task.
With the rich security features available in Microsoft 365 Business, you can easily protect your company's sensitive data. Check out this infographic for a quick overview of industry trends, business pains, proof points, and more on how you can prevent data leaks.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
4 Keys to Preventing Cybercrime at Your Small Business
This infographic lists the 4 keys to preventing cybercrime at a small business. It also explains which Cisco security solutions can help. For more information about Cisco's cybersecurity products, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
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The Essential Guide to Cybercrime Protection
This video explains how Cisco's cybersecurity products can help protect small to medium-size businesses against cybercrime. Because these products feature enterprise-grade security and are delivered from the cloud, there's no hardware to install and no software to update. This saves time, reduces overhead, and keeps businesses safe. For more information about Cisco's cybersecurity products for small businesses, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Security Is Not Privacy
Do you know the difference between security and privacy? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are quite different. And both are crucial to business longevity. Check out this thought leadership article to help you get started.
ThinkSmart Hub 500 Product Tour
This short video introduces the ThinkSmart Hub as an all-in-one room system to maximize productivity and simplify meetings with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms. For more information about the ThinkSmart Hub, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust eXtended Ecosystem Platform Providers, Q3 2020
This analyst report identifies 2020's top 15 zero trust-security platform providers, ranking each according to the level of offerings they provide. Cisco numbers among the top of these providers with a comprehensive security platform. Contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today for further details.
View: The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust eXtended Ecosystem Platform Providers, Q3 2020
Intel vPro® Platform - Built for Business
This video discusses the business value of the Intel vPro® platform—a comprehensive PC foundation for performance that offers more security, manageability, and stability. For more information about the Intel vPro platform, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Integrating your enterprise resource planning system with customer relationship management
A priority of many businesses is integrating ERP software with their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Read this article to discover the timesaving and data-related benefits these connections provide.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Work Smart Not Hard
This infographic provides an overview of the new ThinkSmart Hub and its feature highlights. It also depicts how the ThinkSmart Hub supports Google Meet, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about the new ThinkSmart Hub.
Cisco Zero Trust
This solution overview shows you the security challenges commonly found in modern networks, and it describes how Cisco's Zero Trust platform can offer unparalleled security in enterprise ecosystems. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Intel vPro Tech Tour
This website provides an interactive experience that informs businesses about the features and benefits of the Intel vPro® platform for business computing. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about the Intel vPro platform.
Map to Your Customers' Sales Expectations
Check out this infographic to see how Dynamics 365 for Sales integrates with LinkedIn and familiar Office 365 applications like Outlook to make it easy for you to navigate common sales challenges and deliver delightful customer experiences.
Customer story: Presentation Studio
Sydney-based company Presentation Studio specializes in writing and designing sleek, professional presentations across the Asia-Pacific region. As the company expanded in proportion to the demand for its product, company leaders at Presentation Studio knew they needed to upgrade to a secure, cloud-based platform, so they partnered with Microsoft 365. They are using productivity and collaboration tools that allow employees to work remotely and work together across a multitude of apps and devices, plus enterprise-grade security features keep sensitive data safe from cyberattacks.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
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Today's sales professionals are stretched thin. They're on double the teams as only a few years ago, sales cycles are longer and more complex, and they're more mobile than ever before. Subscribe now to stay informed on how Microsoft Dynamics 365 is enabling modern sales pros to close more deals and increase productivity with tools and capabilities that help streamline sales processes, improve collaboration, and intelligently guide them toward optimal outcomes.
Anatomy of a Small Business Cyberattack
This infographic offers statistics about how cybercrime targeting smaller businesses is increasing. Then it explains the 3 steps involved in a business cyberattack. It concludes by explaining how Cisco security products offer smaller businesses the benefits of the security intelligence technology and machine learning used by some of the world's largest and most complex enterprises. For more information about Cisco security solutions, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Power Behind the Design - Lenovo Becomes the Official Workstation Partner of Aston Martin
This press release reports why Aston Martin selected Lenovo as its Official Workstation Partner and describes how the team at Aston Martin leverages Lenovo workstations for the various workflows. For more information about Lenovo mobile workstations, please contact us.
Stop Threats in their Tracks with Incident Response
This infographic depicts five ways Cisco Incident Response provides a clear path to a ready and resilient business by strengthening businesses' readiness and response to cyberattacks. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about Cisco Incident Response.
More of what you want—less of what you don't: Intel vPro® Platform: Built for Business
This flyer offers a high-level overview of the benefits of the Intel vPro® platform and how it delivers performance for productivity, security from cyberthreats, business-class remote manageability, and PC fleet stability. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about the Intel vPro platform.
View: More of what you want—less of what you don't: Intel vPro® Platform: Built for Business
The state of security for small and mid-size businesses
43% of cyberattacks are targeted at SMBs. Most small and mid-size businesses understand cybercrime is a problem, but they underestimate the severity of the threat. That's why we recommend that all businesses prepare to contend with a security threat, regardless of the size or scope of the company. Check out this Microsoft e-book to learn more how you can make sure your security measures are a force to be reckoned with.
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The Essential Guide to Cybercrime Protection
This eBook discusses the 4 key areas that smaller businesses need to protect—people, devices, email, and networks. It also lists key questions and considerations for business decision makers, and explains that Cisco security solutions are delivered from the cloud, so they're easy to scale up to meet the needs of growing businesses. For more information about Cisco security solutions, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Aston Martin - Lenovo Workstations
This short, engaging video shows how Aston Martin leverages Lenovo workstations during every step of the high-end auto production process, from design all the way through manufacture and test-driving. For more information on Lenovo workstations, please contact us today.
The likelihood of a breach increases every day. Can my security architecture keep up?
This eGuide explains how Cisco provides effective, efficient breach defense with integrated products, world-class intelligence and visibility, and incident response capabilities. It also discusses how Cisco's proven process can guide businesses from where they are to where they want to be. For more information about Cisco security solutions, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
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What is the Intel vPro® platform
This video discusses the tools the Intel vPro® platform provides and explains how it leads the way for the modern, stable work environment. For more information about the Intel vPro platform, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Modernize and empower sales teams with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales Professionals
On average, sellers work with 6.8 stakeholders and 16 colleagues per deal, which makes sales cycles very long and extremely complex. To further complicate matters, today's sellers are on twice as many teams as they were a few years ago.
Clearly, legacy methods of storing and accessing customer information, tracking the status of deals in progress, collaborating with mobile colleagues, and maintaining a "big picture" view of every moving part are not sufficient for today's on-the-go sales professionals. That's where Microsoft Dynamics 365 provides a competitive advantage.
Watch this short video to learn how Dynamics 365 can help modernize seller productivity with a simpler, more streamlined way to build sales momentum, close more deals, and boost productivity.
Safeguard company data across apps and devices with Microsoft 365
Safeguard company data across apps and devices with Microsoft 365
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
How Confident Is Your Business In Recovering From A Breach?
Did you know that 90% of small businesses ignore data protection? Does this shock you as much as it shocks us? But implementing a proper security system is easier than you think. Check out this article to learn more about how you can build a strong defense against cyberattacks. And contact our team to help you level up your cyberattack defense.
Cisco Business 140AC Access Point
This data sheet provides a comprehensive product overview of the Cisco Business 140AC Access Point. For more information of the Cisco Business 140AC Access Point, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
ThinkSmart View Product Tour
This engaging video shows ThinkSmart View in action. For more information about ThinkSmart View, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Cisco Business Wireless Access Points and Mesh Extenders
This at-a-glance overview describes how Cisco Business Wireless access points and mesh extenders offer small to medium-size networks business continuity. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about Cisco Business Wireless access points and mesh extenders.
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ThinkSmart View
This data sheet introduces ThinkSmart View—the revolutionary personal productivity assistant that frees up your teams' PCs from administrative tasks. For more information about ThinkSmart View, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Driving digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to create an integrated, growth-enabling workplace
After growing into one of the largest hotel chains in the U.S., the Red Lion Hotel Corporation (RLH) faced the challenge of combining its internal siloed legacy platforms into a unified system that enabled data-driven decision making.
Leveraging the robust capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365, RLH obtained accurate performance data analysis, created a more efficient and productive workplace environment, and gained a revenue-increasing ecosystem that fosters integration and scalability.
Watch the video to learn more about their success story, then contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to learn how we can help your organization create its own success story.
Customer story: Landgren
Swedish real estate company Landgren has made a name for itself by being ahead of the technological curve and prioritizing innovation. So far, Landgren has capitalized on standing out from the crowd, but here's the catch: The company has no IT department. Using security solutions from Microsoft 365 allows Landgren to comply with strict European data privacy standards, ensuring that the company is protected against data loss and cyberattacks.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Rolls-Royce and new digital capabilities
With over 13,000 commercial aircraft engines in operation around the globe, Rolls Royce offers comprehensive maintenance services to keep them at peak performance. The company uses the Microsoft Azure platform to manage its massive volume of data coming from multiple types of equipment—all to ensure safety and efficiency for its customers.
Watch this video for insight on what Rolls-Royce achieved with a Microsoft solution for field service.
Cisco Business 100 Series Mesh Extenders
This data sheet discusses the security, flexibility, and scalability of Cisco Business 100 Series Mesh Extenders. It also explains how, in conjunction with Cisco Business access points, they provide seamless coverage and expanded capacity. For more information about Cisco Business 100 Series Mesh Extenders, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Stay Ahead of the Curve with AMD Ryzen PRO Processors
In this video, you'll see 10 milestones where AMD broke new ground in CPU/GPU/APU capabilities. Stay ahead of the curve in the most demanding business computing environments by using Lenovo computers and AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors with PRO technologies. For more information about Lenovo computers with AMD processors, contact ContentMX, LLC.
Cisco AI/ML for Proactive Trends and Predictive Insights
This video presents Cisco AI Network Analytics—a platform designed to give you a broad picture of your network to predict problems and inefficiencies before they turn larger than they need to be. For more information, please contact ContentMX, LLC.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Risk by the numbers: 15 cybersecurity stats that matter most to your business
77% of businesses report that they would benefit from knowing more about cybersecurity best practices. Check out these cybersecurity stats from Microsoft for more. And contact us to determine the best course of action to protect your business and your customers' sensitive data.
View: Risk by the numbers: 15 cybersecurity stats that matter most to your business
Why Cisco Business Wireless
This infographic lists the benefits of choosing Cisco Business Wireless for small business networks and explains how the solution's on-box UI and FindIT dashboard enable discovery, monitoring, reporting, management, and third-party integration. For more information about Cisco Business Wireless, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
ThinkCentre AMD vs. Intel®
This eBook demonstrates, through feature comparisons and benchmark testing, why maximum performance across ThinkCentre models is achieved with AMD. See how AMD Ryzen PRO Desktop Processors stack up against Intel Core 3/5/7 chips. Also, get up to speed about popular, small form-factor ThinkCentre models. For more information about this product, contact ContentMX, LLC today.
Intent-Based Networking Getting Started Guide
This guide outlines 4 simple steps to getting started with intent-based networking and describes the benefits of adopting this type of IT management strategy. For further details, please reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
Protect against cybersecurity threats with Microsoft 365
We get it. You're busy. You need to focus on your business and don't have time to be hindered by cybersecurity threats.
Lucky for you, Microsoft 365 Business provides robust security solutions with comprehensive external threat protection and internal data leak prevention. With our Microsoft 365 Business solutions, you can make sure that nothing stands in the way of your company's safety.
Check out this infographic for a quick view of industry trends, pain points, proof points, and more on why you should upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
4 Keys to Satisfying 21st Century Customers
American Express data shows that nearly 60 percent of customers try a new brand or a company just to find better customer service. In fact, 89 percent of customers often swap to a company's direct competitor after bad service. These findings easily transport customer service from the category of business afterthought to the category of business priority. Read this article to discover four tips to building customer loyalty, and contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to learn how Microsoft solutions like Dynamics 365 for Field Service can support your efforts.
Cybersecurity: A Small Business Guide
You already know that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, but what can you do about it? How familiar are you with the common security pitfalls for small businesses, and do you know how to avoid them? Check out this article for an overview of the most common types of cyberattacks. It also details cybersecurity best practices targeted at protecting small businesses against data breaches.
And if you need help protecting your business and customers, we're here for you
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Promotions for Remote Network Acces
This flyer describes 3 Cisco promotions for secure remote network access that are valid through 10/24/2020.
Why AMD?
This video explains how laptops and desktops powered by AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors provide better overall user experience and value, offering robust battery life for long-lasting productivity, built-in security at the silicon level, blazing fast clock speeds, and high CPU core density. For more information about AMD Ryzen PRO CPUs, please contact ContentMX, LLC.
Address wireless demand with Wi-Fi 6
This infographic details the advantages of Wi-Fi 6, the first upgrade to Wi-Fi technology in a decade. It also gives you a look into Cisco's Catalyst 9100 access points, which are designed for Wi-Fi 6. Reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today for further details.
2020 Global Networking Trends
This report provides you a wealth of information about network infrastructure trends and emerging technologies—the result of Cisco's research into the industry. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for additional details.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Remote Workers, Secured
This infographic explains why Cisco Secure is the most secure collaboration platform. The solution offers duo multi-factor authentication, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and Cisco AMP for endpoints. In addition, it delivers the best user experience. Please contact us for more information about Cisco Secure.
Lenovo Transformative Solutions for Your Industry
This eBook presents the changing technological landscape of foundational industries, such as government, healthcare, education, and enterprise. Various Lenovo® solutions, from highly secure MIL-SPEC-tested devices for government organizations to HIPAA-compliant systems for growing healthcare communities, showcase the #1 global PC maker's expertise and IT capabilities. Contact us today for more information on how Lenovo products can help your business meet existing and future goals. For more information on Lenovo solutions, contact us today.
Customer story: Meals on Wheels
For the Meals on Wheels organization in Greenville County, South Carolina, serving and improving the lives of community members is a daily practice. As the nonprofit company grew, so did the need for their services in their community.
Leaders at Meals on Wheels knew they needed a comprehensive technology solution that would protect the data of the people they served. And, as more employees were onboarded and as employees began to increasingly work outside the office, team members needed a way to connect and share ideas from any location. With help from security and productivity tools from Microsoft 365 Business, Meals on Wheels completely transformed company technology solutions. And once employees were given better ways to collaborate, the organization's outreach in the community soared.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Verify User Identity with Cisco Secure Remote Worker
This infographic illustrates how Cisco Secure Remote Worker—a simple, scalable, and effective solution—makes it easy for teams to safely connect from anywhere. Built on a single, integrated platform, it protects users and helps businesses of all sizes secure workforces and assets easily and quickly. Tools like Cisco Duo, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco Umbrella, and AMP for Endpoints work in concert to deliver safe, frictionless remote access. Contact us today for more information.
ThinkShield Plan of Defense Employee Mist
Watch this video to learn how ThinkShield prevents human error and closes security blind spots. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about ThinkShield.
5 reasons why Cisco DNA is the platform for business
This infographic outlines the reasons why Cisco DNA Center is the platform for digital business. Machine learning, automation, and increased security are part of those reasons. If you'd like further details, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
Avoid security breaches: How to protect your data
Updating your security measures can be tricky, especially if you don't know where to start. Luckily, securing your sensitive data is easier than you think.
With these tips on how to protect your valuable company data, you can create a customizable plan of attack to ensure that your information is always protected, no matter the size of your business.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Five tips to enable a remote workforce securely
This infographic offers five simple tips from Cisco to enable a remote workforce securely. Using strategies like education and awareness, multi-factor authentication, and entry-point defense, workers can access critical resources and applications from anywhere without jeopardizing company assets. Learn how IT and security teams can empower their remote workforces now and in the future. Contact us today for more information.
A Hacker's Playground: Securing the Internet of Things
This infographic shows how Lenovo ThinkCentre Nano and Nano IoT protect objects while also providing an easy platform for device management via ThinkShield. For more information about ThinkShield, please contact ContentMX, LLC.
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Cisco DNA Center
This solution overview provides you with an in-depth look at Cisco DNA Center. You'll learn how it works, how it streamlines network management while modernizing connectivity, and how it can reduce IT expenses. Please reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today for more information.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Field Service Customer Success Story: Yougenio
See how the field service capabilities from Microsoft Dynamics 365 have allowed Yougenio -- an e-Digital Services company -- to optimize field service operations and provide timely, outstanding service to customers. Learn how you can improve productivity and create remarkable customer experiences with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service solutions.
Protect your business with advanced security from Microsoft 365 Business
We get it: running a small business is no small task. We know your customers have no shortage of security concerns, whether it be preventing data loss or ensuring information-rights management.
Good news! Now, with security solutions from Microsoft 365 Business, you can have peace of mind knowing your business is defended against all manner of cyberattacks.
Need help paving the way to a more secure future for your company? Check out this infographic and contact us to learn more about our unique security solutions.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
From Complex to Cohesive: How a Platform Approach Can Solve Today's Security Conundrum
This white paper discusses the pros and cons of the 3 platform approaches to security that are currently in the market. It goes on to discuss how Cisco SecureX connects the breadth of Cisco's integrated security portfolio and a business's entire security infrastructure for a consistent experience that unifies visibility, enables automation, and strengthens security across the organization's network, endpoints, cloud, and applications. For more information about Cisco SecureX, please contact us.
View: From Complex to Cohesive: How a Platform Approach Can Solve Today's Security Conundrum
Five Ways Big Data Can Help Your Business Succeed
According to Harvard Business Review, 99% of businesses surveyed reported they intend to implement big data analytics and AI in the near future. On the flipside, only around 30% have succeeded. This article makes a case for accelerating plans to integrate big data analytics and AI into business practices. With the Microsoft Azure cloud, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. helps turn plans into action by using Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics to gain the deep data insights needed to spark innovation and growth.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
ThinkShield Plan of Defense
Even with the best of intentions, employees can make mistakes that lead to costly security breaches. This video will show you some of the blind spots to look for—and how ThinkShield can close them. For further details, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. today.
5 Questions to Ask Your Security Platform Vendor
This tip sheet lists what to ask your vendor when evaluating your security options. It also provides recommendations on what to pay attention to in determining if a specific solution is the right fit. Please contact us for more information about Cisco SecureX.
Small and Mid-Size Businesses Need to Focus on Cybersecurity
Contrary to popular opinion, small and mid-size businesses are at a greater risk for a cybersecurity attack than large corporations. But because many SMBs assume they're not at risk, they rarely invest in security measures that could save their businesses. Read this article for more on the real impact of a data breach on SMBs and what you can do to protect your business.
Customer story: iSalon
For UK-based business iSalon, protecting sensitive customer data is their top priority. iSalon provides software and management systems to over 2,000 hair salons, and most of their customers are small business owners who have poured their life savings into their companies.
iSalon depends on security technology from Microsoft 365 Business to defend against information loss and cyberattacks like malware and malicious URLs. And with employees scattered across the UK, collaboration and productivity tools keep employees connected and engaged.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
CISO Survival Guide—5 tips to make your operations more efficient
This tipsheet outlines 5 key ways that you can make your organization's cybersecurity operations more efficient. If you would like additional information, please contact us today.
View: CISO Survival Guide—5 tips to make your operations more efficient
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Lenovo Performance Tuner 2.0 - Get the Most Out of Your Workstation
This blog post discusses the improvements LPT 2.0 offers over LPT 1.0. For more information about LPT 2.0, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Protect your company with security solutions from Microsoft
Every company needs to have an updated security strategy—we're looking at you, small businesses. In a digital landscape that's constantly evolving, now's the time to adopt a cloud-based security solution to defend customer data against cyberattacks.
Want to secure your customers' sensitive data? Contact us to learn more.
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Protect your company with security solutions from Microsoft
Every company needs to have an updated security strategy—we're looking at you, small businesses. In a digital landscape that's constantly evolving, now's the time to adopt a cloud-based security solution to defend customer data against cyberattacks.
Want to secure your customers' sensitive data? Contact us to learn more.
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Toward Enterprise-class Cybersecurity Vendors and Integrated Product Platforms
This analyst report provides you with insights on the challenges in cybersecurity today—everything from increasingly complex threats to the large number of vendors that CISOs rely on for data security. It also introduces you to Cisco SecureX, an integrated security platform that addresses these problems. For more information about SecureX, contact us today.
View: Toward Enterprise-class Cybersecurity Vendors and Integrated Product Platforms
Lenovo Performance Tuner
This short video shows how Lenovo Performance Tuner adjusts system resources to optimize the user's workstation's performance. For more information about LPT, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Using the Cloud to Build and Maintain Smart Buildings
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is shaking up the tradition-bound construction industry. Using Internet of Things and data analytics technologies, MacDonald-Miller helps customers build energy-efficient buildings and keep them operating at peak efficiency. Here, Bradd Busick, the company's Chief Information Officer, talks about how MacDonald-Miller has gone all in with the Microsoft Cloud to design cutting-edge smart-building systems that save customers money, give MacDonald-Miller new growth opportunities, and help save the planet, one building at a time.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Technology's Impact on Employee Experience: Balancing Overload Versus Enablement
Adopting technology in the workplace is a double-edged sword. It's key to maintaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing workplace productivity, but it can also compromise connection and lead to isolation.
Check out this article for tips on how to use technology to build a better individual employee experience and a more connected company culture.
Do you want help improving communication and teamwork in your company? You've come to the right place. Contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc.to learn more.
SecureX SecOps
This infographic calls out to SecOps teams: "Let's simplify your incident response workflow." It emphasizes how a threat response traditionally can be a manually intensive process that takes hours. Cisco SecureX simplifies and accelerates that process using an automated playbook, cutting the effort in half. See how a connected security infrastructure with integrated workflows speeds up threat identification, investigation, remediation, and resolution communication. For more information about Cisco SecureX, contact us today.
Using AI To Augment Customer Service Agents
There is seldom a sector or field that is not undergoing some form of transformation driven by a wave of digital technologies that are upending traditional ways of doing things -- including customer service. While many of claims of disruption suffer from over-hype, the way companies engage with customers is one domain where claims are justified.
A recent report from Deloitte highlights how customer service has transitioned from the cost centers of old to create experiences that delight customers and turn them into brand devotees. Read this blog for insight on the various ways enlightened organizations are using technology and automation to empower humans to augment and enhance customer experiences.
Cisco Cybersecurity 2020 - Simplify to Secure
SecOps teams, simplify your incident response workflow using @Cisco SecureX. Leverage workflows with automation to halve the time needed to investigate and remediate threats. SecureX connects with your entire infrastructure, easing the load on your team. See how in this infographic, brought to you by Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee Recap
From the start, leaders at Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) knew they wanted to go beyond just roasting coffee. They wanted to empower other coffee companies to succeed. Now they provide technical support, delivery service, and back-of-house training to coffee shops across the UK, in addition to providing all of the products needed to run a coffee company.
But it wasn't always that way. In the company's early days, the team had a difficult time coming together, with employees scattered across the UK and no reliable means to connect them. Once they adopted a teamwork solution to improve internal communication, teamwork became easy and the business took off. The rest is history.
Want to take cues from CCR's teamwork game? Contact us for help getting started.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Simplify your security
This infographic shows how an organization can transition from a siloed "Before" situation to an integrated, responsive "After" environment using the Cisco SecureX platform. The image displays benefits in the areas of unifying visibility across one's security infrastructure, automating critical workflows, collaborating better across security functions, and reducing complexity. For more information about Cisco SecureX, contact us today.
Lenovo Workstations Empowering Digital Fabrication
This case study video discusses how 3D printing stands to revolutionize the architectural and construction industries by enabling architects and builders to design fantastical architectural elements on demand. Lenovo workstations offer the computer power to handle the demands of 3D design and printing. Learn more by contacting us for additional details.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Unblocking Workplace Collaboration: 5 Tools and Strategies
Did you know that up to 80% of workers' time is spent on collaborative activities like responding to emails and attending meetings?
This guide to promoting a more collaborative workplace culture outlines common communication breakdowns in the modern workplace and provides strategies to help customers communicate and collaborate more effectively.
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Get off the security treadmill with Cisco SecureX
Security technology's many point solutions are siloed, resulting in limited effectiveness and inefficient use of time. This "At a glance" brochure explains how Cisco has invested billions in SecureX to create the broadest, most integrated security platform in the industry. This brochure depicts how SecureX connects network, endpoint, cloud, and application security from Cisco with integrations to intelligence, identity, and security event management solutions. It then presents key benefits, Cisco's unique value proposition, and SecureX's ability to support organizations at any step of the journey toward a fully integrated security infrastructure. For more information about Cisco SecureX, contact us today.
Lenovo Workstations for Client AI
This solution brief illustrates the many ways businesses use AI today—and how Lenovo workstations offer the computing power needed in order to efficiently run these complex systems. To learn more about client AI and Lenovo workstations, please contact us today.
Michelin delivers with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service
Leading tire company Michelin put together a team dedicated to engineering a game-changing experience that would allow customers to bypass the in-store line and reclaim their day. Watch this video to see how Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service allows Michelin to make the customer experience remarkable by allowing customization of Michelin's OnSite app.
Help customers bring teams and resources together with Microsoft technology
Digital teamwork tools are changing the way teams do business: Today, more than 30% of businesses use advanced communication tools in conference rooms.
With Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, you can facilitate better communication among your teams by using cloud-based email technology and calendaring services. You can also ensure that your teams are aligned with web conferencing and group chat. And that's just the beginning.
Contact us to see how your company can benefit from our enterprise-grade communication technology.
View: Help customers bring teams and resources together with Microsoft technology
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Seven Signs Your Business Should Move To A New CRM System
"Good CRMs will not make you drool in admiration or write a pretty sonnet, but the bad ones will drive you and your employees crazy."
CRM systems are a necessary component of being proactive in managing your business. These seven signs are a great way to assess whether your CRM solution is not just meeting expectations but empowering your organization to focus on putting the customer first.
Contact us to learn how you can create connected interactions and improve efficiency for your customers and employees.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Five Benefits And Three Challenges Technology Can Bring To Global Companies
By now, you know that technology brings numerous advances in communication for your teams, but are you familiar with the most specific benefits teamwork technology has to offer? This article asserts that communication technology translates to faster communication, enhanced efficiency, and profit boosts for your employees, all essential components to connecting your teams and resources. Check out this article to learn more.
Success Story: Northern Michigan University
This case study illustrates how Lenovo partnered with Northern Michigan University to make student check-ins easier. Lenovo accomplished this by installing custom software for NMU during the build process, eliminating the need to burn thousands of DVDs for student use. Ultimately, NMU saved tens of thousands of dollars—while making the check-in process easier for students. To learn more, contact us today.
Why Your Business Deserves Better Security
This at-a-glance overview list which applications correspond with the 4 different areas of Cisco's security solutions and mentions how Talos threat intelligence is embedded across the entire Cisco security portfolio. Please contact us for more information about Cisco security solutions.
Why Lenovo in Higher Education
Today's students and faculties are immersed in more technology than ever—and they need innovative devices to access this technology. This brochure showcases the large suite of cutting-edge mobile devices and workstations that Lenovo has designed to empower learners and educators both. Please contact us today for more information.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee | Bring Teams Together
Before switching to Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, employees at Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) would physically print out all documents, fill them out by hand, and then bring them into the office, where they would get scanned and entered into a computer. Sounds tedious, right?
Powered by Microsoft, CCR team members communicate better than ever. Now, their team members stay connected from almost anywhere in the world they are individually located. With flexible communication tools like Forms, employees can contribute and work together on shared documents from personal devices. No printing or scanning required.
Check out this video to learn how CCR connected their teams and resources with help from Microsoft solutions. And contact us to learn how you can too.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Cisco Webex Meetings Power Tips: Advice and Resources to Drive Adoption
Behaviors can be difficult to change. That's why deploying new collaboration tools requires a thoughtful, targeted approach. Here are actionable steps your customers can take to get their teams on board with Webex. Contact us today to learn more.
View: Cisco Webex Meetings Power Tips: Advice and Resources to Drive Adoption
Power Behind the Design - Lenovo Becomes the Official Workstation Partner of Aston Martin
This press release reports why Aston Martin selected Lenovo as its Official Workstation Partner and describes how the team at Aston Martin leverages Lenovo workstations for the various workflows. For more information about Lenovo mobile workstations, please contact us.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Crash course in Office 365: How it can help you grow your business
Your customers are probably already taking advantage of Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. But do they know that Office 365 gives them the capability to access content from any device, or allows them to leverage the power of AI to create more impactful content? Check out this guide for more on how Office 365 can help your customers protect their sensitive data and accomplish more in their workday.
View: Crash course in Office 365: How it can help you grow your business
The Numbers Add Up Infographic
This infographic highlights Cisco Webex's outstanding flexibility and scalability. Its purpose-built design supports global collaboration at scale and empowers teams to work the way they want. Your customers will see that the numbers don't lie. With more than 200 million monthly users, Webex is the secure, smart, and scalable way to get work done. Contact us today for more information.
Lenovo Launches New ThinkPad P Series Mobile Workstations, Premiering Ultra Performance Mode
This press release reports on the launch of the Lenovo ThinkPad P Series and the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3—mobile workstations that are all equipped with the 10th Gen Intel® H Series mobile processors and feature the new Ultra Performance Mode. Please contact us for more information about Lenovo mobile workstations.
Climatec powered by Microsoft
Since 1975, Climatec has been a leading provider of energy solutions and building technologies. As the company grew, it found it needed a single, all-encompassing solution to connect multiple offices, adapt easily to business processes and support employees out in the field. Climatec chose a Microsoft solution for field service to help it organize and automate business processes while also equipping employees with the data they need to deliver exceptional customer service.
Bringing in the right technology to enable employees creates better customer experiences. Let us help you drive intelligent optimization and empower your organization.
Create a connected guest experience with Microsoft technology
Employees who work with outside companies save time and money. With Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, they can easily share workspace, which results in $759,493 saved over three years. That's huge!
Now, you can deliver a cost-effective solution that will allow you to easily work with teams outside of your company. And, you can secure and preserve company data when sharing information with external users. Check out this infographic--which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points--to learn more.
View: Create a connected guest experience with Microsoft technology
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
5 Roadblocks Holding Back Your Data-Driven Goals?
"Data offers us so many competitive advantages--time savings, customer insights, increased efficiencies. It helps us better target our customers, personalize our marketing efforts and create new products our customers really want."
When companies learn how to fully-utilize data to drive organizational decision-making, that's when the magic happens. In fact, organizations embracing digital transformation generate an average of $100M more income each year.
Let us help you get started.
Managing Remote Employees? Spot This Problem and Improve Productivity
While this article focuses on creating successful business relationships among teams that work remotely, at its core it's about how to drive meaningful communication among team members. Building and maintaining good relationships is the backbone of any successful company. When employees feel comfortable while engaging in constructive discourse and have personal rapport conducive to exchanging ideas and working toward a common goal, workplace productivity and profit feel the impact. Want to encourage your teams to do their best work? Check out this article for more on how you can help your customers foster better communication in their teams.
The People Have Spoken
This infographic illuminates the problems many people encounter with virtual meetings, how they think virtual assistants can help, and why 9 out of 10 people want to adopt a Cognitive Collaboration solution as soon as possible. Contact us today to learn how Cisco can bring Cognitive Collaboration to your organization.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
ThinkPad T490 Secure Access
This solution brief details the ThinkPad T490 and all the features available that make it the ideal mobile device for government professionals. Contact us for further details.
Cognitive Collaboration - It's the X Factor in Next-Generation Collaboration
This eBook explains the new Cognitive Collaboration phenomenon. Based in technology, it is all about streamlining experiences and enhancing human engagement and business outcomes. Learn how Cognitive Collaboration enables businesses to overcome digital collaboration challenges, and what tools are needed to ensure success. For more information on Cisco Cognitive Collaboration solutions, contact us today.
View: Cognitive Collaboration - It's the X Factor in Next-Generation Collaboration
Smart Mobility: Finding Flow for Government
This brochure shows you how Lenovo devices can be put to work in a variety of public sectors where mobility is crucial. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to us for more information.
Redefine service through Connected Field Service
Dynamics 365 for Field Service enables businesses to move from reactive to proactive field service by bringing together IoT and AI with Field Service. It leverages advanced analytics, machine learning and the Internet of Things to move organizations from a costly break-fix model to a never-fail service model.
Redefine service with Dynamics 365 and enhance your customers' experiences. Contact us today to get started!
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee | Connect and Collaborate
Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) was the first specialty coffee roaster to adopt the Teamwork solutions from Microsoft platform, which means they're breaking new ground in communications methods for their industry. As the company expands, they depend on Teamwork solutions from Microsoft to manage their growth, drive innovation, and help their employees connect in the most meaningful and productive ways possible.
Want to increase productivity and drive innovation in your business? Check out this video to see how CCR lead the way in communications innovation in their industry, and then contact us to learn more.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Webex Security Infographic
With the "Webex Security Infographic" learn why Webex is the industry's most secure collaboration platform. There's a reason 95% of fortune 500 companies rely on Cisco security. It provides control and visibility to secure devices, users, and applications—while delivering the best user experience. Contact us today for more information.
Lenovo unveils its take on remote chronic disease monitoring
This blog post introduces you to new hardware from Lenovo designed to make in-home care easier. It also discusses the rising trend of telehealth, and the factors driving it. Contact us today for more information.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Six types of remote workers and how to support them
How can you improve and enable productivity across your team?
This e-book outlines different types of remote workers and how you can best encourage their success, from addressing specific technical needs to making it easier for employees to work from anywhere, on any device.
A Guide to Secure Collaboration
"A Guide to Secure Collaboration" offers a deep dive into Cisco's unrivaled capabilities, explaining how even smart companies can be smarter about collaboration solution security. No single layer will do. Cisco relies on the 'multiplier effect,' a construction of several security layers that work in concert to eliminate threats and keep teams, clients, and data secure. Learn how Cisco does security pervasively. Contact us today for more information.
Radiology Unleashed: 3 Reasons the Time is Right for Remote Reading
This brochure shows you some of the challenges that traditionally came with remote reading, and it also reveals how Lenovo is delivering new technology that removes these challenges. For more information, contact us today.
Opportunity Heats Up as Honeywell Connects with Homeowners
Honeywell has always been known for making "things." Thanks to the power of data and Dynamics 365, it now makes connected things -- leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive innovation and deliver more value to customers.
"Honeywell has always made great products," says Scott Harkins, Vice President of Honeywell's IoT Partner Programs, Connected Homes. "Now we make great products that are connected. And this connectivity unlocks a whole new relationship with our consumers. For the first time, we're learning from massive numbers of consumers how they use our products and what's of interest to them. And we can inform them when we add new features."
How can you harness the full power of data? With Dynamics 365, you can deliver predictive and proactive service that improve customer experiences and empower employees. Coastal Computer Systems Inc. can help. Contact us today to get started.
Help customers work from almost anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft technology
More than 50% of employees report that mobile technology helps them achieve work-life balance by enhancing productivity. We know that you probably want to empower your employees to work remotely, but we also recognize that it can be a struggle to enable remote workers and enhance mobility within companies.
Don't worry--we can help. With the latest communication technology from Microsoft, you can connect the tools and services that employees use every day in a single hub for easy access. You can also help increase productivity by integrating team chats and files, and you can even reduce your company's overhead by saving money on office space as employees are able to work remotely.
Check out this infographic for industry trends, pain points, proof points, and more on why you should adopt a teamwork platform from Microsoft. And contact us to help you build it.
View: Help customers work from almost anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft technology
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Want To Be A Remote Worker? Get These Digital Skills
How can digital skills enable your employees to work remotely?
With the right communication tools and apps geared toward facilitating better teamwork, the benefits of working remotely can include increased productivity and reduced downtime, not to mention hitting that sweet spot in work-life balance.
Does your team need help navigating communication tools and apps? Contact us to learn how we can help you create a connected digital workspace.
Cloud calling comes in all shapes and sizes
This infographic shows how Webex Calling allows businesses to integrate cloud features into their existing PBX infrastructure to create the perfect balance for their unified communication needs—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or a mix of both. Contact us to learn more about Webex Calling.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
More Power & Performance: Professional Workstations Give Healthcare Users the Technology They Need
Technology is evolving within the healthcare industry. This blog post will show you how, and it'll shed light on all the new technologies currently gaining popularity. Contact us for more information!
Turning cloud calling into smarter collaboration
This eBook explains how Webex Calling enables businesses to work smarter thanks to its secure global platform, full-stack collaboration suite, integrated devices and software, open and intelligent user experience, and flexible cloud transition paths. For more information about Webex Calling, please contact us.
The healthcare CIO's guide to endpoint device selection
This eBook shows you some of the facts surrounding the technological upgrades coming soon in the healthcare industry, as well as the innovations Lenovo has created to help meet these up and coming needs. Reach out to us today for more information.
View: The healthcare CIO's guide to endpoint device selection
thyssenkrupp transforms its home mobility solutions business with Microsoft HoloLens
With its customized stair lifts, thyssenkrupp has long helped people with physical limitations live comfortably and independently in their homes. Before Microsoft HoloLens, the process of selling, designing, building and installing lifts was time-consuming -- involving a laborious system of labels, cameras and manual data entry.
With Microsoft HoloLens, thyssenkrupp has revolutionized its home mobility solutions with processes that are faster, easier and more helpful for customers. Watch this video to discover how.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee | Work From Anywhere
Clifton Coffee Roasters always had far-reaching ambitions. They needed to maximize efficiency in their company and create a better way for employees to communicate, no matter where they were individually located.
With Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, their employees could work from virtually anywhere, on any device. With features like video conferencing and instant messaging, Microsoft Teamwork solutions help employees work more effectively. And with employees empowered to work remotely, Clifton Coffee Roasters created the digital office of its dreams.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Why The Sales-Marketing Divide Is Disappearing
We've talked a lot about the importance of aligning marketing and sales. Shared data and goals lead to better lead generation and conversion, benefitting everyone. But we also understand that synchronizing these two departments is easier said than done. Using compatible tools like Dynamics 365 for both marketing and sales is a great first step. Check out this article for ideas on how to form a lasting relationship between these two essential functions. And contact us today to learn more.
Turning cloud calling into smarter collaboration
This infographic shows how Cisco Cloud Calling provides a secure and scalable way to serve organizations' future business needs by providing a secure global platform, a full-stack collaboration suite, integrated devices and software, an open and intelligent UX, and flexible cloud transition paths. Please contact us for more information about Cisco Cloud Calling and other Cisco small business solutions.
Getting the most out of web conferencing
This solution brief provides actionable tips for enhancing online meetings by using cutting-edge apps and hardware. Microsoft Teams™ is the recommended web conferencing app presented in the solution brief. The free collaboration tool offers highly accessible controls for muting microphones and switching off video, private messaging, whiteboard functions, and more. Lenovo® hardware is presented as powerful devices designed to optimize online meetings with the Teams app. Contact us today to learn more.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Ultimate Meeting Guide
How could your employees benefit if you improved your businesses everyday meetings?
With meeting best practices, you can improve your company's bottom line and value your employees' time.
Sounds good, right? Check out this eBook for more information on how to achieve simple, direct meetings focused on clear action items.
Want to improve your employees communication in all aspects across your business? Contact our team to learn how we can help level up your communication game.
Designing the Workplace for Collaboration
This eBook explains how to leverage collaboration devices to optimize the workplace. For more information about Cisco Webex and other Cisco collaboration solutions, please contact us today.
Quick tips for great web conferences
This infographic showcases different ways individuals can optimize online meetings by using the right set of equipment and observing proper web conferencing etiquette. The actionable tips are designed to enhance visual and audio-based clarity during communication. When it comes to hardware for web conferences, the Lenovo® ThinkBook 13s is a powerful laptop that delivers crisp images and high-quality audio. Contact us today to learn more!
Customer story: Mikaila Ulmer me and the bees
Check out the sweetest story we've heard all day!
Mikaila Ulmer opened a single lemonade stand, serving her great-grandmother's delicious lemonade and helping to save the bees at the same time. Over the years, her business has grown in popularity and size, and Mikaila has become an icon of young entrepreneurial spirit. Check out the whole story here, and contact us to learn how, with the right tools and applications in hand, anything is possible.
Customer story: Mikaila Ulmer me and the bees
Check out the sweetest story we've heard all day!
Mikaila Ulmer opened a single lemonade stand, serving her great-grandmother's delicious lemonade and helping to save the bees at the same time. Over the years, her business has grown in popularity and size, and Mikaila has become an icon of young entrepreneurial spirit. Check out the whole story here, and contact us to learn how, with the right tools and applications in hand, anything is possible.
Help customers work together with Microsoft technology
The landscape of teamwork is changing. Did you know that 83% of employees depend on technology to work together?
We know many businesses struggle with disjointed file sharing and dispersed resources. If it sounds like we're describing your company, don't worry--we can help.
Now you can take the hassle out of workplace communication with Teamwork solutions from Microsoft. With an integrated Teamwork solution, your employees can bring their teams and resources together, connect with users outside the company, and even work remotely. What are you waiting for? Check out this infographic for more on how your company can benefit from a comprehensive teamwork solution.
View: Help customers work together with Microsoft technology
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Webex Contact Center AI
This infographic shows how Cisco Contact Center solutions use AI and Webex Teams to route customers to the right agent and provide agents with all the data they need to deliver an outstanding CX. Please contact us for more information about Cisco Contact Center solutions and Webex.
Lenovo launches EdVision, a program that will help schools transition to e-learning
This blog post features information about how Lenovo's EdVision program is bringing technology to underserved areas so that educators can roll out distance learning programs. It also features a link to Lenovo's EdVision page for further information. To learn more, contact us!
Lenovo EdVision Program Brochure
This brochure explains how Lenovo EdVision streamlines the digital learning process, helping educators to make the transition into e-learning seamlessly as they roll out new technology at scale. Contact us today for more information.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Top signs to know you've outgrown basic email marketing
The time of blast email marketing is over. As both the marketplace and available technology evolve, so does the marketing needs of your business. New technology like Dynamics 365 offers an automated marketing solution to help even small businesses deliver the personalized content customers have come to expect. Contact us today to learn more about how you can integrate Dynamics 365 and provide the experience your customers deserve.
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Top signs to know you've outgrown basic email marketing
The time of blast email marketing is over. As both the marketplace and available technology evolve, so does the marketing needs of your business. New technology like Dynamics 365 offers an automated marketing solution to help even small businesses deliver the personalized content customers have come to expect. Contact us today to learn more about how you can integrate Dynamics 365 and provide the experience your customers deserve.
View: Top signs to know you've outgrown basic email marketing
Lackluster Teamwork? Tips For Boosting Performance
How can you improve teamwork for your team? And what does successful teamwork look like for employees across different generations? Research shows that regular constructive feedback is key to making employees feel that their contributions are valued, especially among younger workers. This in turn translates to increased motivation among all employees and a reinforcement of the team's core values. Check out this article for more on how to help engage your employees and facilitate better teamwork.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee Overview
For Clifton Coffee Roasters, the first step to growing their business was to improve internal communication within the company. In the past, communication among team members was extremely disjointed, so it was challenging for team members to connect in an efficient manner. And as the business expanded and more employees were onboarded, the communication breakdown became even worse.
Enter Teamwork solutions from Microsoft. With a streamlined communication strategy that provided a single hub for company resources and multiple methods for team members to connect no matter where they were individually located, Clifton Coffee Roasters was able to grow into one of the UK's premier coffee companies. Contact our team to see how we can help transform your business with an upgraded teamwork platform.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing
Marketing automation offers the best of both worlds by increasing productivity while decreasing overhead. Running your marketing efforts through a single, concise dashboard helps your sales reps prioritize their efforts towards the most promising leads. Check out this infographic and contact us today to learn more about how Dynamics 365 for Marketing can get you started building strong relationships with the right customers.
Software Reviews Head-to-Head: Web Conferencing — Webex Meetings vs. Zoom
This report compares Webex with Zoom, examining factors within the following categories: product performance, vendor capability, product features, and emotional footprint. For more information about Cisco Webex, please contact us.
View: Software Reviews Head-to-Head: Web Conferencing — Webex Meetings vs. Zoom
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Lenovo Rise of Smarter
The video, "Lenovo Rise of Smarter" offers a glimpse of how, through AI, Lenovo is building smarter solutions for things that matter. Regardless of type of industry or degree of challenge, Lenovo rises to the occasion to deliver more. Contact us today for more information.
Webex Calling Center
This eBook explains how the Webex Contact Center leverages technology to help every agent and every customer—ultimately enabling enriched customer engagement experiences between businesses and their customers. Contact us today for more information on Webex Contact Center.
How to determine the right CRM and marketing automation for SMBs
With the right CRM and marketing automation solutions in place, you can grow your business and understand customers better. CRM technology can help you build customer relationships and improve performance. And marketing automation can help you to nurture these relationships, plus gain insights to make smarter marketing decisions. But before you invest in these tools, it's important to understand your business needs and the solution capabilities.
At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we specialize in integrated sales and marketing tools that can help you increase sales and deliver better customer experiences. Check out this article for tips on selecting CRM and marketing automation tools. And give us a call! We'd be glad to help you find the best solutions for your business.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Customer story: Swarovski boosts global sales and marketing with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Coordinating teams and tools can be difficult, especially for global brands. That's why Swarovski is letting go of its multiple sales tools in favor of a single, cohesive, connected system. Check out this video to learn more about Swarovski's journey to a more integrated sales force with Dynamics 365.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee
Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) is a popular coffee company that profited from the recent boom in café culture. As Clifton Coffee Roasters' business grew, so did the company leaders' ambitions. They credit digital business and communication tools from Microsoft with helping them to grow and scale their business. Now, they provide additional services like technical support and delivery service to coffee shops across the UK. Check out this video to see how Clifton Coffee Roasters upgraded their teamwork strategy to grow their business.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
We All Knew Tech Would Make Work Better
By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials. What are you doing to modernize your workplace? Today, the answers are increasingly nuanced, characterized by a cycle of changes in the workplace.
After a revolution in the workplace spurred by technology, companies are finding that a balanced approach may be the most effective. Explore this article to learn more.
Cisco Webex Contact Center
This solution brief explains how businesses can optimize the performance of their contact centers with the Cisco Webex Contact Center Solution. For more information, please reach out to us today.
Find the right productivity accessory for your computer
This weblink offers a host of information about the services and accessories you can use with each Lenovo product. For more information about Lenovo productivity accessories, please contact us.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Top ways marketing can help sales succeed
How well do your sellers and marketers work together? Do your customers know they're working on the same team?
Buyers don't distinguish between marketing and sales. They expect a consistent experience when they're working with a company--whoever they're working with. It's important to keep this in mind as you're thinking through internal processes and systems.
With Dynamics 365, your marketing and sales teams share common data, a complete view of customers, and Office 365 collaboration tools. With integrated solutions in place, you can deliver a seamless customer experience. Check out this e-book, then contact us to learn how your sales and marketing teams can work better together.
Webex delivers seamless collaboration in every space
This infographic depicts how Webex provides simple and intelligent collaboration spaces anywhere, ranging from the desktop to the boardroom. It also explains how Webex's functionality is enhanced by features such as the Webex Assistant, as well as meeting transcriptions, intelligent views, proximity pairing, and more. For more information, please contact us today.
Productivity Solutions
This flyer provides a concise overview of Lenovo productivity solutions, along with their most important features and technical specifications. For more information about Lenovo productivity solutions, please contact us.
Boost productivity and increase revenue
Today's businesses are overloading sellers with multiple sales tools that complicate an already involved sales process. Despite significant investments of time and money in implementing these processes, they don't actually help sellers do their jobs better. Check out this infographic to learn how Dynamics 365 can alleviate these pains and increase productivity with a single, intuitive system. Contact us today to find out how we can help you adopt the right sales tools for your business needs.
Boost productivity and increase revenue
Today's businesses are overloading sellers with multiple sales tools that complicate an already involved sales process. Despite significant investments of time and money in implementing these processes, they don't actually help sellers do their jobs better. Check out this infographic to learn how Dynamics 365 can alleviate these pains and increase productivity with a single, intuitive system. Contact us today to find out how we can help you adopt the right sales tools for your business needs.
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Recap
With its global client base increasing, Think Up Consulting needed to improve its remote working capabilities. Its VPN-based system sometimes made it difficult for employees to remotely access files. And without a centralized platform, employees wasted time switching between disparate systems.
But with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up created a unified solution, increased productivity and security, improved efficacy, and reduced costs. Think Up Consulting empowers its employees to achieve more together.
We can help you increase your global client base. Contact us to learn more.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
4 Reasons Why Companies are Choosing CRM Over Traditional Marketing tools
Within this digital marketing environment, relationship marketing is the name of the game and customer relationship management (CRM) is the method. With its ability to break down silos and offer insights across multiple functions, CRM is helping companies provide a cohesive and well-coordinated experience to customers. Check out this article to learn more about the benefits of CRM.
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processors - Multi-Benefit Overview
This brief video, "10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processors Multi-Benefit Overview," shows what sets the latest generation of Intel processors apart from the rest: superior graphics, intelligent performance, and all-day battery life to power marathon work or play.
Mobilize Your Workforce Without Skipping a Beat
This on-demand webinar explains how a new reality is forcing everyone to change the way they work and highlights how Cisco Meraki cloud-managed security appliances deliver an "in-office" experience virtually. For more information on Cisco Meraki, contact us today.
Lenovo Workstations - Neoscape
This video showcases how Lenovo workstations are transforming a leading architectural visualization agency's ability to realize more. Their power and reliability allow teams to make changes out in the field as effectively as if they were in the office, and to bring new ideas to life side-by-side with clients in real time. Tasks that traditionally would have required hours now take only minutes. Lenovo workstations facilitate innovation, redefine what's possible, and are changing the game when it comes to creative workflows and efficiencies. Contact us today to learn more.
Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features
$1.1 million was saved by those using Windows 10 as a result of reduced productivity impact of malware infections. This Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Microsoft, examines the Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 10 security features. Windows 10 provides a completely integrated solution, which impacts overall security and minimizes use of system resources.
Check out the full study to learn more about Windows 10 features to better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment with Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
View: Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
PC Reliability Study: Workstation Overview
This study found that in their first 3 years, Lenovo® workstations have lower average repair rates than both the industry and competitors. Additionally, research found that more than 90% of customers are likely to buy Lenovo again—the highest percentage in the industry. At a time when reliability and satisfaction are critical to most PC workstation purchases, this study is a valuable resource, explaining why the new Lenovo workstation is the solution. Contact us today to learn more.
Mobile 10th Gen Intel® Core™ U-Series and Y-Series Processors
This product brief, "Big-Time Entertainment in Remarkably Light and Thin Designs," breaks down the features and specifications that make the Mobile 10th Gen Intel® Core™ U-series and Y-series processors an excellent choice for immersive gaming, 4K HDR video streaming, and high-resolution photo editing.
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Is Inefficient Mobile Working Damaging Your Business?
This infographic depicts the costs of not enabling mobile workers and highlights how companies can benefit from cloud communications. For more information on Cisco Designed remote work solutions, contact us today.
Customer story: Mashreq Bank increases growth and market share through digital transformation
How does the oldest bank in the UAE stay relevant? According to Mashreq Bank, the secret is in their people and their culture of innovation. Modern tools like Dynamics 365 capture important customer data so sales reps can spend more time focused on their clients. Check out this video to learn more about how they are using technology to support their sales team.
Reduce costs with Windows and Office
70% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reinvest saved money into their business thanks to the cloud.
Simplify the process of keeping devices up to date while saving time, reducing costs, and gaining control. Check out this infographic--which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points--to learn why and how.
And to find the right Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business solution for your business to reduce costs, contact our team at Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams
Employees save four hours each week with improved collaboration and information sharing, according to Forrester's Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams puts everything organizations need into one place. Everything from chats, meetings, calling, and Microsoft 365 Business apps are brought together to make faster, more informed decisions in a single, intelligent hub. With Teams, every type of worker can be empowered to contribute their voice and take shared accountability for business outcomes.
Read this blog to learn more and contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to get started today.
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6
This solution brief offers information about the Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6—a resilient, convertible, go-anywhere, do-anything, all-day learning machine with Pencil Touch technology and 3D personalization. Please contact us for more information about the Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6.
5 Cybersecurity tools to empower your business
This checklist describes 5 cybersecurity tools to empower small businesses including firewalls, DNS protection, endpoint protection, email gateway security and cloud-based security. Contact us today for more information on Cisco cybersecurity solutions.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Empowering the modern seller: A new definition of engagement
Companies are over two times more likely to reach quota when sales teams emphasize engagement. This is easier said than done when the definition of effective engagement differs between buyers and sellers. This e-book explores the disconnect between assumed and actual buyer preferences for engagement and how Dynamics 365 for Sales can help sellers realign their strategies with buyer needs.
View: Empowering the modern seller: A new definition of engagement
Why Cisco for Small Business? 6 Reasons Growing Businesses Choose Cisco
This infographic outlines how Cisco's solutions are designed to help growing businesses operate efficiently and securely while also preparing for the future. In addition, it offers insights into the experiences of several growing businesses that implemented Cisco solutions. For more information on Cisco solutions, please contact us today.
View: Why Cisco for Small Business? 6 Reasons Growing Businesses Choose Cisco
The Vanity and their obsession for perfection
This video shows how The Vanity used Lenovo-based Autodesk Flame solutions to create the Sesqui project, a VR film made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Canada. It also shows that the Lenovo P910 is twice as fast as the artists' previous workstations, allowing them to render scenes without any lag time. For more information about the Lenovo P910, please contact us today.
Close more deals with connected sales and marketing
Are your customer relationships limited by siloed customer data and disparate marketing and sales tools? Check out this infographic to learn more about how Dynamics 365 can combine sales and marketing to break down information barriers and give both functions a complete view of the customer.
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Reduce Costs
Brand strategy and change management firm, Think Up Consulting, has saved nearly $14,000, with more savings on the horizon, with Microsoft Teams. They've replaced several applications with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, which feature a wide range of productivity tools. With modern technologies, Think Up has significantly improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Want to have cost savings like Think Up? Contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to learn more.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Three ways content marketing boosts the value of your leads
Are you ready to increase your sales by 50%? Studies show that it's all about the marketing content you use. When making their purchasing decisions, consumers connect with and remember companies that appear personable and knowledgeable. Check out this article to learn how a small tweak in your marketing strategy can change everything.
3 Tips for Choosing a Next-Generation Firewall for Small Business
This white paper explains how SMBs need their firewalls to provide effective threat protection, be easy to use, and save time while simultaneously reducing costs. Contact us today for more information on Cisco firewall solutions.
View: 3 Tips for Choosing a Next-Generation Firewall for Small Business
Create Videos Using Intel Technologies That Let Ideas Flow
Learn how a video artist student maximizes creativity in this case study, "Creating with Intel® Optane™ Memory-equipped PCs." Intel® Optane™ memory adapts to the student's needs by preloading and accelerating access to frequently used documents, pictures, videos, and application files. This memory is retained even after the system is turned off, so when she gets back to work, they load faster.
10 Tech Predictions for 2020 and Beyond
This blog post looks ahead to how 10 key technological developments will affect our world in 2020 and beyond. For more information about which tech developments to look out for, please contact us today.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
4 Reasons Businesses Should Make the Move
Are you considering moving to the cloud?
As global competition heats up and customers demand more innovative solutions, businesses are adopting cloud services at an increasing pace. What if you could lower your costs, increase productivity and enhance security?
Explore this eBook to discover four reasons small businesses should make the move.
Understanding Intel® Optane™️ Memory
Intel® Optane™️ memory is a stand-alone memory device that closes the gap between traditional memory and storage. This smart technology is a system accelerator driver that personalizes computing by learning user behavior and accelerating frequent tasks. It intelligently identifies files and data that are accessed most frequently and stores them in the Intel® Optane™️ memory module. The result is a faster, more responsive system with no lag. This video, "Understanding Intel® Optane™️ Memory," provides an overview of how it works.
Artificial Intelligence — Gain ultimate productivity and data control
This solution showcase highlights how Lenovo P Series Workstations are equipped to suit businesses' growing AI needs and lists the advantages of AI on Lenovo workstations. It also discusses how ThinkStation and ThinkPad® P Series workstations are outstanding solutions for data science because they leverage the RAPIDS suite of software libraries from NVIDIA®. For more information about AI on Lenovo workstations, please contact us today.
View: Artificial Intelligence — Gain ultimate productivity and data control
Customer story: Park Place technologies builds personal relationships to drive global sales
Park Place Technologies is using Dynamics 365 to build and maintain strong relationships in the present and handle the data and changes necessary to move confidently into the future. Check out their story in this video.
Enhance Security with Windows and Office
According to the World Trade Report, it takes hackers 4 minutes to get into servers through email attacks. And that it takes an average of 286 days to detect a security breach and an additional 80 days to repair the damage.
Enhance your security and go modern with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business. Check out this infographic for more industry trends and see how you can protect your company against external threats and leaks with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business security and compliance tools built into your devices.
Don't let hackers access your data. Contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to #GetModern today!
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Helping Small Businesses Protect Their Greatest Asset--Their Data
Knowing your customer data is secure can free you up to do what you do best--and put your focus on customers and employees. That's where the right tools and tech come in.
Support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 is ending, and it's critical to ensure you not only have the most productive experience, but also the most secure. Work from anywhere, whenever, on a protected modern device.
Read the blog and learn more about three small businesses that use Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business to help grow their businesses and remain secure.
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