Tuesday, June 30, 2020

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.

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Email Security for Office 365

This infographic shows how Cisco Email Security easily integrates with Office 365 to combat ransomware, BEC, and phishing. For more information, contact us today. 

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Customer story: Federation Internationale de Volleyball uses Dynamics 365 to digitally transform consumer marketing

When the Federation Internationale de Volleyball was looking to transform fans' interaction with the sport, they knew they needed to go beyond a simple social media or website overhaul. They decided to embrace a full platform shift with Dynamics 365 to transform and optimize user experience, both with their organization and the sport overall.

What is AI?

AI has the potential to shorten--or even eliminate--the gap between data generation and decision making. In fact, 69% of companies improved performance with AI beyond what existing analytic techniques were able to deliver. Companies have begun to see the value AI can bring to their customer interactions. Check out this infographic to learn more about how and why companies are turning to AI to reimagine business and customer management.

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Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Most Productive

Think Up Consulting is a business built on collaboration. Its 39 team members--known as Thinkers--spread their time across as many as 11 projects each. Seamless communication is a must for creating customized solutions for every Think Up customer. With Microsoft Teams, Thinkers can easily access the tools they need from the platform. The company creates new channels for each project, so Thinkers can keep project-specific conversations and files organized and accessible. Since adopting Microsoft 365 Business, the company has quickly shifted much of its communications to Teams. Through Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up has streamlined communications across the organization, improving productivity. To learn more, contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to #GetModern.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Empowering your Workforce with Next-Generation Devices

The IDC white paper, "Empowering Your Workforce with Next-Generation Devices," reinforces the importance of partnering a Windows 10 software update with a corresponding Intel®-powered PC upgrade to get the full value of both.

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5 Reasons to Get New Computers on Windows 10

This video provides 5 explanations for why devices that feature new Intel® processors on the Intel® vPro™ Platform work together so well with Windows 10 migrations. These reasons are improved on-the-go productivity, built-in security, powerful data analysis, consistency across a myriad of devices, and lower costs from Intel® Active Management technology.

ThinkBook Anthem Video

This video shows how the Lenovo® ThinkBook empowers the fast-moving careers of Gen-Z and millennial professionals. Notable features presented in the clip, such as smart power on (Touch Fingerprint Reader), Skype™ hot keys, and ThinkShield™ security, are designed to deliver a mobile and highly secure experience for young professionals. Contact us today to learn more about the Intel® Core™ i7 processor-powered laptop.

ThinkBook Feature Compilation

This flyer provides an overview of the Lenovo® ThinkBook and its notable features that cater to the computing demands of career-driven Gen-Z and millennials. Modern standby mode, single-touch log-ins, and built-in authentication enables quick access to the Intel® Core™ i7 processor- powered laptop without compromising security. The laptop's infinity screen with Dolby® Vision™, coupled with HARMAN speakers with Dolby Audio™, delivers a stunning, immersive experience for professionals. Contact us today for more information about the Lenovo ThinkBook.

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The chief data officer's guide to an AI strategy

AI technology is still a budding industry. Every day, we hear a variety of fantastic application success stories. But with so many applications, and this sense of limitless untapped potential, many businesses are not yet sure what AI means for them. This article will help decision makers, such as Chief Data Officers, with their evaluation of how best to capitalize on the capabilities of AI to benefit their businesses.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Breach Defense: Top 5 Tips for Preparing for the Inevitable

This infographic depicts the frequency of data loss and shows 5 steps for breach defense using Cisco® applications. For more information, contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

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Breach Defense: Top 5 Tips for Preparing for the Inevitable

This infographic depicts the frequency of data loss and shows 5 steps for breach defense using Cisco® applications. For more information, contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

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Exposing the Top 4 Myths of Cloud Security

One in five organizations have lost customers as a result of a cyberattack. Nearly 30% have lost revenue, with the average cost of a single data breach reported to be $4 million. At the same time, 74% of IT leaders say security concerns hold them back from moving to the cloud. What about you? Get the real story. Here are four common myths about cloud security and facts about the Microsoft cloud.

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Hunting for Hidden Threats 

This eGuide highlights why threat hunting is an important endeavor and gives an overview of how to build out effective threat-hunting campaigns using cutting-edge Cisco tools. For more information, contact us at Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

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Customer story: With Microsoft AI, Comics go head to head at the Laugh Battle

At the National Comedy Center, the only way to crown one comedian the undisputed winner of the Laugh Battle is to use Microsoft's Face API technology to see who cracks up first--cracks up laughing, that is. Check out this video to learn more about a surprising application of AI technology you might not have considered before.

Increase Productivity and Security with Windows and Office

With the end of support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 fast approaching, your company's sensitive data is at risk -- a risk compounded by the skyrocketing number of employee devices. Confirming this trend are findings from the World Trade Report and a Kaspersky Lab Study showing 50% of small businesses have suffered a data breach costing an average of $120,000. Without the right tools, how would your company respond to a major breach? Going modern with Microsoft can help. Specifically, it enables you to increase productivity and security, while reducing costs. This infographic provides more industry trends and customer stories. Check it out to better understand the risks and why Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business are the right solutions to address them.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

4 Proven Ways To Accelerate Your Growth From Startup To Thriving SMB

More than 446 million records were exposed in over 1,200 data breaches within the SMB space in 2018. How secure is your business? Check out this article for four tips to accelerate business growth and remain secure.

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ThinkCentre M90n Manufacturing Flyer

This manufacturing flyer highlights the technical specifications of the Lenovo® ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT, as well as its applications in manufacturing environments and industrial settings. The flyer also provides a side-by-side comparison of the MIL-SPEC tested device with other micro-desktops in its class. Contact us today to learn about Lenovo micro-desktop devices,

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Stop Threats in Their Tracks

This infographic depicts how Cisco Incident Response leverages threat intelligence and comprehensive critical threat defense to help businesses stay ahead of threats, as well as remediate any that occur quickly and effectively. For more information on Cisco Incident Response, please contact us.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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ThinkCentre M90N Product Tour - Nano & Nano iOT

This short video showcases the cutting-edge capabilities of the Lenovo® ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT and its benefits in a wide range of top-performing sectors, including education, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. The micro-desktop is MIL-SPEC tested to ensure reliability in extreme and demanding work sites. To learn more about Lenovo ultra-compact computing solutions, contact us today.

Cisco Threat Response - Supporting Intelligence-Driven Incident Response and Threat Hunting

This white paper provides a description of Cisco Threat Response and how security operations teams can use it to detect and respond to threats within their infrastructure. It also shows how Cisco Threat Response supports the performance of each of the F3EAD model's phases. Contact us for more information on Cisco Threat Response.

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Customer story: Rochester Institute of Technology levels the playing field with AI for students who are deaf

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf, one of nine Rochester Institute of Technology colleges, is using AI technology such as Microsoft Translator, in combination with their extensive interpretive services, to provide a quality education to all students, even those with different learning needs. NTID is showing us that when technology is combined with determination and ingenuity, anything becomes possible.

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Overview

When Think Up Consulting, a brand strategy and change management firm, introduced Microsoft Teams, it was a big shift for the organization from a collaboration standpoint. They brought file sharing, team chat and project management together using Teams as the main hub for each project. With Teams, Think Up is creating a central hub, and with Microsoft 365 Business, they have a complete unified solution. By adopting Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up customers have the reassurance and confidence of security. We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

FP&A Trends for 2019: The Year of Digital Finance Transformation

It looks like data management will continue to be critical for businesses. To produce the best results, cloud-based platforms are playing a bigger role to provide more agile and accurate forecasts. At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we want you to have the right set of business applications to prepare and analyze your company finances and operations. With our industry experts, we can help you transform business processes with the right tools. Contact us today to learn more.

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The Intel® vPro™ Platform is Best for Business

This short video, recommended for social sharing, is entitled "The Intel® Vpro™ Platform is Best for Business." The clip showcases the benefits of the Intel vPro Platform on Windows® 10 for businesses and employees. Such enterprise-level advantages include increased multitasking, better overall system productivity, and secure data management.

Case Study: Memorial Health System

This case study showcases Memorial Health System's journey in adopting the Lenovo® Health platform to address various technological challenges within the organization. The positive impact of partnering with Lenovo and its custom enterprise-level healthcare solutions are highlighted in the study.

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Threats of the Year: A look back at the tactics and tools of 2019

This report highlights 6 noteworthy threats from 2019 and provides recommendations and outlooks for each in 2020. For more information on Cisco Breach Defense solutions, contact us today. 

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The Total Economic Impact Of The Intel® vPro™ Platform

This analyst report, "The Total Economic Impact™ Of The Intel® vPro™ Platform," shines light on key challenges surrounding IT management experienced by businesses, as well as solutions for such issues leveraging the Intel® vPro™ platform with Windows® 10. The report highlights the positive, economic impact of using the technology over the long term. Benefits of using the platform include increased employee productivity, reduced help desk calls, better data security, and cost savings.

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Why Lenovo Health Brochure

This brochure presents the unique capabilities of Lenovo® in delivering a powerful, HIPAA-compliant healthcare enterprise platform. The custom solutions highlighted in the pamphlet focus on making critical aspects of healthcare environments—from administration and clinical to virtual care—easier to manage. Various Lenovo healthcare technologies, including virtual data infrastructure (VDI), Authoritative Identity Management exchange (AIMe), and the LenovoProven Program™, are showcased in the brochure.

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Can my security architecture keep up?

This highly engaging eGuide provides an infographic-like overview of the breach defense topic. It also includes advice for a threat- and trust-centric approach to the issue. Contact us today for more information on realizing your security goals around complexity, efficiency, and threat detection intervals.

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Customer story: Chemonics

Chemonics is an international development firm operating in 80 countries around the world. Since they conduct business in multiple languages, tracking the 120 projects they're working on can get complicated. That's why they use Dynamics 365 to help manage the talent that they need for each project. At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we can help you find and implement the solutions that will bring agility and accelerate transformation within your organization.

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting

Think Up Consulting is a young, fast-growing agency based in Greenville, South Carolina. The agency specializes in brand strategy, change management and strategic consulting to help global brands make deep, lasting connections with customers. For Think Up, the ability to ensure seamless communication and reliable security while maximizing productivity are musts. To support these priorities, the company chose Microsoft 365 Business to streamline internal processes and dramatically reduce the number of emails employees send. A forward-thinking company, Think Up continues to explore and adapt new technology to help increase employee efficiency and better meet its customer's needs. We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Top 10 Security Deployment Actions with Microsoft 365

If you're looking for a roadmap to a more secure system, we've got you covered. Check out this list to discover 10 actions you can take using the tools provided in Microsoft 365 to better protect your business from cybersecurity threats. And don't forget, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. is here to help you every step of the way.

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500e: Chromebook

This product brief breaks down the main benefits and technical specifications of the 500e Chromebook™ from Lenovo®. Targeting K-12 educators, this brief highlights the durable, flexible design and the performance that makes this device ideal for all education apps.

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A Foundation for Business Computing

This platform brief, "A Foundation for Business Computing," breaks down the main features and value propositions of the Intel® vPro™ platform. This asset is ideal for highlighting the strategic benefits that businesses can achieve through devices built on the Intel vPro platform, including security, stability, manageability, and performance.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Dynamics 365 automates complex transactions and business processes

As the complexity of transactions grew, Microsoft needed a robust management system to efficiently process and answer questions. So, they developed a Microsoft Dynamics 365-based contract and transaction case management solution. It uses defined stages to show the status of a transaction, helping employees manage the process. At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we have the knowledge to help you identify the tools you need to create that same capability. Contact us today to learn how we can help.

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Lenovo Delivers Broadest Education Portfolio Ever

This blog targets colleges and universities to showcase how Lenovo helps the education space. It provides key proof points for Lenovo® as an education technology provider and goes into the specific benefits of Lenovo ThinkStation™, ThinkPad™, and Tiny-in-one™ PCs.

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Newer Devices Powered by the Intel® vPro™ Platform Offer Big Advantages

This powerful white paper, "Newer Devices Powered by the Intel® vPro™ Platform Offer Big Advantages," presents the results of Windows® 10 testing performed on devices powered by the Intel vPro platform 8th-generation Intel Core™ vPro processors and devices powered by 4th-generation Intel Core vPro processors without the Intel vPro platform features. The results show significant advantages in performance, manageability, and security.

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TEI Microsoft Dynamics 365 For Finance Operations

When you optimize operations, you make employees more efficient, and this can lead to real savings especially when it comes to reducing overtime. Some businesses have increased Finance employee productivity up to 20%. At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we know the business applications that you need to integrate and drive transformation within your organization. Contact us today to speak with one of our experienced staff about how we can help you plan your transformation.

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Office 365 keeps your business compliant - around the clock

While implemented with the best of intentions, remaining compliant with data security requirements can be a massive burden on businesses, especially those in highly regulated industries. That's why Microsoft ensures that the security provided through Office 365 is always on the cutting edge of compliance, so your business can focus on delivering the best experience to your customers.