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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Small Business Product Selector
Having options is a good thing, but with so many available, small businesses should take care in choosing those tools best able to meet their unique demands. The "Small Business Product Selector" tool," from Cisco SMB, is a quick and easy way for customers to instantly realize the most promising solutions for achieving their goals, resolving issues, and keeping teams on track. Contact us today for more information about the Small Business Product Selector Tool.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Small Business heroes, meet Cisco solutions
Cisco Designed, a curated technology portfolio, was created specifically with small businesses in mind. Features include right-sized infrastructure, simple network configuration and management, remote collaboration capabilities, and proven security systems. Download the infographic "Small Business heroes, meet Cisco solutions," from Cisco SMB, to understand how these features, when combined, translate into an unmatched user experience defined by simplicity, security, speed, and ease. Contact us today for more information about the Cisco Designed portfolio.
Remote Manageability for the Modern Workforce
The Intel® Active Management Technology product brief "Remote Manageability for the Modern Workforce" explains how enterprises can support their changing workforce. They must find a solution that strikes the right balance of controlling costs, supporting remote devices, and delivering an intuitive user experience. Intel® AMT meets these needs with the ability to manage a large and diverse array of devices, including IoT systems.
Workstation Software — Lenovo Performance Tuner
This web page features a short video on how the Lenovo Performance Tuner (or LPT) allows users to fine-tune their workstations. It also contains a link to download the LPT for free. Please contact us for more information.
Digital transformation in sales: Evolving the art of customer engagement
No matter where you are along your own digital transformation journey, technology can help your business stay more in tune with your customers and engage with them on a more personal level. At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we are ready to help you discover which technology is best suited to taking your customer engagement to the next level.
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Human AI is here
AI is certainly exciting. But is it worth the investment required? To find out, Forbes surveyed 305 executives across multiple countries and industries. The results for companies embracing AI compared to those lagging behind present a clear picture of the importance of AI in growing companies. At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we believe AI is the clear choice for companies ready to take the next step in their development. Check out the findings of this survey and learn how you can grow your company using AI.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Simplified Computer Maintenance and Manageability
Meet the Demands of the Modern Workforce is an infographic that summarizes how Intel® Active Management Technology meets the challenge of today's workplace, where offsite workers and telecommuting has become the norm. Devices can be managed and controlled for maintenance by IT professionals with little inconvenience and improved uptime to end users, providing benefits to both.
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.
Turn relationships into revenue
Today, the selling process is shifting, and relationships are king. Customers want to do business with companies that understand their needs and care about their success. That perception and trust are all built on relationships. Check out this infographic to learn more about fostering meaningful and profitable relationships with your customers.
How AI-powered organizations are getting ahead
77% of companies believe automation will result in better jobs. Already, we're seeing how AI can automate routine tasks, helping employees focus on the most fulfilling aspects of their jobs. Check out this infographic to learn more about how AI is changing the way we work.
Ready to see these trends reflected in your own business? At Coastal Computer Systems Inc., we're excited to help you get started.
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Most Secure
With its global client base increasing, Think Up Consulting needed to improve its remote working capabilities and enhance security. The company adopted Microsoft Teams to securely accommodate remote employees. And with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up unites its entire team. All employee devices are automatically updated with advanced-level security features, so Think Up can seamlessly deliver the top-notch service their customers expect and trust.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Nine Essentials For Enabling An AI-Ready Culture And Business
New research from Forbes Insights shows that executives agree artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing society, industries and their own companies. But even amid such widespread recognition of AI's potential, not all businesses are advancing as rapidly as others. In fact, of the 387 companies surveyed, only 19--just 5%--describe their existing AI [...]
Why Your Business Deserves Cisco Designed
This at-a-glance highlights how Cisco Designed offers small businesses simple, secure, and innovative technology that can help them thrive. Contact us today for more information on Cisco solutions for your business.
Hardware-enhanced Threat Detection
The Intel product brief, "Hardware-enhanced Threat Detection," explains how Intel Threat Detection Technology (Intel® TDT) brings hardware capabilities to threat detection. The Hardware-Enhanced Threat Detection Product Brief explains the innovative telemetry and acceleration capabilities that can identify threats and detect anomalous activity.
Supporting Your New and Future Remote Workforce
This flyer explains how the business world is gravitating increasingly toward remote work and gives some quick tips on how organizations can leverage technology to make WFH work for them. For more information, please contact us today.
Crash Course in Microsoft 365 Business: How it Can Help You Grow Your Business
This e-book "crash course" will show you how adopting cloud-based Microsoft 365 Business gives you ever-improving versions of apps with new capabilities delivered every month. Learn how Microsoft 365 Business empowers you to access content from any device, coauthor with anyone in real time and use the power of AI to create more impactful content with less effort.
Contact our team at Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to learn more about our Office 365 solutions.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Intel® Hardware Shield Technology
This video provides an overview how of Intel® Hardware Shield protects against firmware attacks. With hackers constantly looking for new areas and methods of attaching PCs, Hardware Shield reduces the attack surface of the BIOS. This protects your workforce by mitigating risks brought on by the complex mobile modern workplace.
Remote Workstation Solutions
This solution brief explains how Lenovo delivers an uncompromised remote 1:1 workstation experience and lists the main features of the workstation's sender and receiver components. To learn more, please contact us today.
Customer story: TGI Fridays migrates key business processes to Microsoft Dynamics 365
For TGI Fridays to accomplish their ambitious expansion plan, they needed a platform that could provide efficiencies and access to information that would allow for growth. Check out this video to learn how they're using Dynamics 365 to accomplish this at both the corporate and restaurant levels.
Customer story: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MIT collaborate with Microsoft to showcase the potential of AI
In February 2017, the Metropolitan Museum of Art decided to release the images and data of their public domain artwork. Their mission? To give everyone in the world the opportunity to experience and interact with their collection, not just those who could physically visit the museum. Throughout this process, technology has offered new ways to interact with and appreciate the history and culture of these items. Check out this video to learn more about The Met's AI journey.
Improve Productivity with Windows and Office
Employees spend 50% more time collaborating with other employees. Yet many are still not working to their full potential because of disorganized collaboration, file sharing and decision-making processes.
With Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, you can collaborate in real time and leverage the intelligence of the cloud with the latest from Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business. Check out this infographic for a quick view of industry trends, pain points, proof points and more on how going modern with Microsoft improves productivity.
To learn more, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Microsoft Will Soon End Support for Windows 7. Now What?
End of support is fast approaching for Windows 7 and Office 2010. Is sticking with Windows 7 worth the risk? How much will it cost? What does this mean for your company? Check out this article to explore these questions. Contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to #GetModern.
Cut Factory Costs and Increase Efficiency with Remote PC Management
This case study highlights cost savings and improved efficiency rates associated with implementing Intel® Active Management Technology, an Intel® vPro™ platform feature. These benefits are presented through a proof of concept to capture each step of the hardware-based solution. Notable results include reduce time spent on IT maintenance—from 40+ minutes to 5 minutes—as well as decreased mean time to resolution (MTTR) by more than 8x. Contact us today to see how leveraging Intel® Active Management Technology can improve your business.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The new workforce and their unique relationship with tech
This informative brochure provides an overview of the relationship between today's young professionals, currently made up of millennials and Gen Zs, and technology in the workplace. The need to foster creativity using digital technology is highlighted in the pamphlet, as such initiatives are set to become a source of competitive advantage for 30% of organizations. Additionally, prioritizing a tech-friendly work environment could help companies improve "employee experience"—an emerging indicator of positive business growth. Contact us today to learn how Lenovo® products power businesses. Contact us today for more information on Lenovo solutions.
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Email Security Buyer's Guide
This buyer's guide explains how Cisco Email Security delivers on 5 critical requirements to ensure the deeply layered protection businesses need. Contact us today for more information on Cisco Email Security solutions.
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The future computed: Artificial Intelligence and its role in society
AI technology will likely transform nearly every aspect of our lives over the next few decades. To ensure this change is positive, it's important to start having conversations now about how to keep the application of AI inclusive, secure, and positive. This e-book takes an in-depth look at where we are and where we are going with AI, hopefully sparking that conversation today.
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Integrating vPro Platforms into Your Computing Environment
This video showcases the components and stages of implementing the Intel® vPro™ platform with Intel® Active Management Technology in computing environments. The short clip is designed to help businesses quickly assess such solutions via an easy-to-follow flow chart. Contact us today to learn more about the Intel vPro platform.
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