Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Powerful computing, when and where it's needed
The VMware Edge Compute Stack on Lenovo's ThinkSystem SE350 is an innovative edge-to-cloud solution for branch offices and small businesses. Watch this video to learn more about it.
Microsoft: A Leader in hybrid work solutions across 23 analyst reports
No company is better positioned to help organizations meet the demands of hybrid work than Microsoft. Read the blog to gain insight on why Microsoft is recognized as a leader in seven different Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ reports, eight different Forrester Wave™ reports, and eight different IDC MarketScape reports.
HP EliteBook 835 13.3 inch G9 Notebook PC
Working remotely is a breeze when you have the right tools, like the HP EliteBook 835. It's the PC built to seamlessly fit into enterprise IT, and it also comes with the kind of features that let users work wherever they are. Download this datasheet to get the lowdown on why the HP EliteBook 835 should be on your organization's wish list.
Lenovo & Windows 11: Partnering to Usher in the Work-From-Anywhere Age
In this infographic, you'll discover how Lenovo devices running Windows 11 can empower productivity from anywhere. This is the solution you need to ensure your distributed workforce stays productive.
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Fiserv uses Microsoft Azure to simplify payment operations and reduce costs for its financial institution clients
When Fiserv sought to help its financial institution clients modernize and transform payment processing infrastructure, the global financial services company extended its Enterprise Payments Platform to the cloud on Microsoft Azure. Get the story to learn from Fiserv's experience using Microsoft Azure to deliver real-time payment processing, simplify payment operations and reduce costs.
Monday, February 27, 2023
Hybrid work: From personal experience to global trends
This pivot to remote and hybrid work has reshaped employee behaviors and expectations. Read the blog to gain additional insight on the findings from a recent Microsoft hybrid work report.
Fannie Mae Builds Productivity and Data Safety with Microsoft Security and Data Protection Solutions
Fannie Mae, the U.S. organization that facilitates mortgage financing, collects and analyzes massive amounts of data to make decisions. Much of that data is highly sensitive information about its customers.
To protect that data, as well as make it accessible for analysis, Fannie Mae relies on Microsoft's Azure platform, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This customer explains why and how Fannie Mae relies on the cloud-native Azure platform and Microsoft security solutions to safeguard critical data. Read it here.
Unleash the Power of Your Small Business with Microsoft 365
Small businesses today have had to adapt to new ways of working, a challenging operating environment and ever-changing customer expectations. Read the blog for insight on how Microsoft 365 is tackling those challenges.
Free HP Device Consultation
The right approach to hybrid work depends on optimizing your technology, processes and culture to meet the needs of your workforce. A knowledgeable HP partner, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. can demonstrate hybrid workspace solutions that fit for your organization. Get a free HP Device Consultation when you schedule direct.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
End user passwordless utopia
With all the different technologies available in Azure and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), it's easy to miss the bigger picture and how they all play into the end-user experience. Some promote convenience; others, security. All lessen the authentication burden on users and increase security posture. Read this technical blog for a walkthrough.
Lenovo + Microsoft Windows 11 Upgrade Reference Guide
In this document, you'll discover how Lenovo and Windows 11 can make hybrid security easier. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Introducing Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Do it all with sleek design, speed, and exceptionally long battery life on Surface Laptop 4.
Empowering Security Teams: 451 Research Excerpt
This video offers an overview of recent research by 451 into XDR. Give it a watch to get the latest insights on this security technology.
Lenovo Premier Support
Check out this flyer to discover the benefits of Lenovo Premier Support. It offers a single point of contact for end-to-end case management, access to the expertise of Lenovo engineers, and much more—all designed to help you limit downtime and increase productivity.
Small business outlook 2023: Biggest takeaways for small business owners heading into 2023
Optimism is high among today's small businesses—but with changing economic conditions, SMBs need to be nimble enough to adapt. Watch this video from Yahoo Finance to discover what this means for your business.
Why HCI Is Important in Hybrid Multi-Cloud Environments
This infographic illustrates that Lenovo and VMware solutions help businesses deliver the right HCI configuration that accelerates their cloud transformation, improving IT responsiveness and lowering operational costs. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Microsoft Entra Verified ID
Together with the open standards community, customers and partners, Microsoft is helping create a decentralized identity system designed for security, privacy and inclusivity. Read the datasheet for additional information on the features and benefits of Microsoft Entra Verified ID.,
NFP Powers a 6,000-Employee Hybrid Workplace with Work-from-Anywhere Surface Laptop 4
In this customer story, you will see how Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 empowers businesses and organizations to work from anywhere—safely and securely. For additional details, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Cisco XDR for Dummies Guidebook
Download this eBook for a fun, easy-to-follow read that will answer your questions about XDR. This collaboration between Cisco and the For Dummies series of books will show you what XDR is, how it works, and how you can leverage it.
Improving Productivity on Your Lenovo PC in Windows 11
With Windows 11 on your Lenovo PC, you can improve your productivity and workflow. Watch this video to discover tips and tricks that will help you do more.
Don't Go into 2023 Without Considering These Small Business Trends
What are the top trends among consumers in 2023? E-commerce, sustainability, and security number among them. Give this article from the SBA a read to find out more.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Empower the Do-Everything, From-Anywhere Workforce
It used to be so easy when employees just needed a small laptop to work on some light tasks and emails while outside the office. Today though, they're expected to have the equipment to fully do their job, which means they need powerful, agile laptops. Download this solution brief to see how to equip staff in today's demanding hybrid era.
Reference Architecture: VMware vCloud Suite with ThinkSystem Servers
This solution brief describes the business value of VMware vCloud Suite. It provides all the software businesses need for building an enterprise infrastructure that's flexible, easy to manage, and easy to change for future needs. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about VMware vCloud Suite.
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10 ways to optimize IT services for hybrid work realities
Before the hybrid workspace era, managing IT was pretty straightforward. Today it requires pros who can navigate the complexities of employees working in many locations, using possibly unsecure networks and figuring out a print strategy that works for all. If this describes your organization, take a look at this informative solution brief that can help grow your business.
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Microsoft named a Leader in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra, earned Microsoft a Leader rank for the 6th year in a row in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management. The recognition is testament to Microsoft's focus on delivering innovative solutions that enable customers to do more with less.
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How can we help you be more proactive about identity & access management? Reply if you'd like one of our experts to reach out to discuss your goals and the solutions we offer to address them — including @Microsoft Entra.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Secure Endpoint Overview Video
Watch this video to learn about Cisco Secure Endpoint. This platform makes it easy to manage endpoints—and keep them secure against a growing number of threats.
Is your print strategy just hoping it all works itself out? That's not going to work in today's #hybridworkspace era! RT now for an exclusive hybrid print consultation from one of our experts in @HP solutions.
Is your print strategy just hoping it all works itself out? That's not going to work in today's #hybridworkspace era! RT now for an exclusive hybrid print consultation from one of our experts in @HP solutions.
Free Virtual Desktop Consultation
Try before you buy is always good advice. That's why you should take advantage of a free consultation with one of our experts on Azure Virtual Desktop and how it can help you create a secure, flexible and adaptive hybrid cloud environment. Sign up for the Free Azure Virtual Desktop consultation today.
Koppert seeds transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365
The mission of Koppert is making agriculture and horticulture healthier and more productive and sustainable by working in partnership with nature. Most of the products Koppert produces and ships are living organisms with a limited shelf life, leaving no room for error in the supply chain. Adding to the challenge is the complexity of meeting rapidly changing compliance requirements across 30 countries. When the company's customized, legacy Dynamics AX 2009 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system stopped keeping up, Koppert decided to move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for finance, supply chain and sales operations. Get the story on how moving to Dynamics 365 helps Koppert enhance customer service, improve order delivery and build a strong foundation for growth and agility.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Surface Laptop Studio
With the Surface Laptop Studio, the most powerful Surface device yet, you can unleash your potential. Learn more about it in this document. For additional details, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
ThinkVision T271
Check out this datasheet to discover the Lenovo ThinkVision T27i display. This 27" monitor offers stunning details, a near-edgeless display, plenty of connectivity, and more.
The State of Small Business in the U.S.
SMBs are a major driver of the U.S. economy. In this video, you'll discover the state of small business today—including the impacts of COVID, inflation, and other concerns.
Red Hat Smart Management
Managing enterprise IT environments isn't always easy—but Red Hat Smart Management gives you a solution that automates end-to-end lifecycle management. Check out this video to learn more.
Free Phishing Security Training Consultation
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The New Surface Laptop Studio. Incredibly Powerful, infinitely Flexible.
Discover how to break boundaries with the Surface Laptop Studio. This video brings you the details. For additional information, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Secure Outcomes Study Endpoint Report
This white paper discusses independent research findings commissioned by Cisco on endpoint security. Download it and give it a read to learn which factors increase success in protecting against threats—and to see how Cisco Secure Endpoint helps with management and security.
Lenovo ThinkVision T34w-30 Monitor: See more, achieve more.
Elevate your viewing experience with this 34" curved ThinkVision display from Lenovo. Watch this video to learn about its features—and to see how stunning this display truly is.
SBA: Strengthen your Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks can be devastating, causing thousands or millions of dollars in damage. Read this article from the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn about today's top threats, plus best practices to protect your business.
Red Hat Insights Overview
With Red Hat Insights, you can identify security vulnerabilities and automate patching and remediation to protect mission-critical applications. Check out this video to see how it works.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Your people work everywhere. Does your print solution?
Many of the ways we work today have changed, but perhaps the biggest changes have been to the way we print. Hybrid and remote employees present a challenge for IT when they need to print secure documents or large numbers of pages. Download this helpful solution brief that shows how an effective print strategy can help you manage printing for employees wherever they work.
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Hospitals reduce device management time by 60 percent, enable remote work in less than four weeks
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services in Surrey, England. When the NHS provider had to quickly enable hundreds of employees to work from home, it moved to Azure Virtual Desktop. Get the story on how by saving the provider the cost and delay of procuring computers remote workers, Azure Virtual Desktop respond effectively and efficiently to changing needs.
How Microsoft Teams uses AI and machine learning to improve calls and meetings
Microsoft is delivering innovative enhancements in Microsoft Teams focused on improving audio and video challenges through AI and machine learning. Read the blog to gain insight on the new improvements.
Vulnerability Assessment Survey
The security operations maturity self- assessment helps you evaluate how prepared your security operations team is to detect, respond and recover from cyber-attacks. Use this tool to determine the stage in security maturity model you've reached and get recommendations for processes and tooling that can increase preparedness.
Essential ways Dynamics 365 and Power Platform help you do more with less
Reducing costs and complexity is often a primary factor when investing in business technology. It requires doing more with less by taking a step forward, not two steps back, and approaching the goal as an opportunity to build a more resilient, agile business. In this blog post, Microsoft Applications Marketing VP, Emily He, explores how teams can move forward in the headwinds of uncertainty and constant change. Read the blog to learn how doing more with less can empower business agility and growth.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Improving the IT Experience for a new generation
In this eGuide, you'll discover key statistics on the state of remote work today—plus information about devices from Lenovo designed to power the remote work world. Give it a read to learn how you can prep your workforce for the future.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z Series x Phil Torres
In this video, you'll discover how the Lenovo ThinkPad Z series empowers people like conservationist Phil Torres to work from anywhere—even the forest. Give it a watch to see the story and discover the possibilities.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Cisco Secure at a Glance: It's time for simpler detection and response
In this document, you'll learn how Cisco SecureX improves end-to-end security. Give it a read to learn more about this solution, which offers the broadest XDR functionality available today.
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Gartner XDR Newsletter: Cisco Secure
In this white paper, you'll gain access to Gartner research and an in-depth discussion about XDR security. Give it a read to see how Cisco SecureX rises to modern cybersecurity challenges.
Flexibility, the best ability: Reimagining the tech workforce
It's time to reimagine the tech workforce. Read this article to learn why flexibility is the winning strategy for cultivating talent.
Self-managing Red Hat OpenShift sizing and subscription guide
This solution guide provides information about Red Hat OpenShift subscription offerings, self-managed OpenShift environments, and determining how many Red Hat OpenShift subscriptions you need. It also lists an example of initial self-managed Red Hat OpenShift deployment. For more information about Red Hat OpenShift subscriptions, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Azure AD Certificate-Based Authentication Now Available on Mobile
With Azure AD Certificate-based authentication (CBA) on mobile devices, you can now rely on digital certificates to validate users and devices before granting access to a network or application. This makes it harder for threat actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Read this blog for an overview of capabilities, benefits and how to set up Azure AD CBA on mobile devices.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Free Security Risk Assessment
The reliability of your cloud security is impacted by a range of factors including hardware and software vulnerabilities, poor security hygiene, insider risks and unexpected downtime. Cloud security experts, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. can evaluate your IT environment to assess risk and help you plan and implement a cyberrisk prevention and mitigation strategy that aligns with your risk profile and business needs. Receive a Free Security Risk Assessment when you schedule direct.
Cerner Associates Shape the Future of Healthcare in Hybrid Workplaces with Microsoft Collaboration Tools
Healthcare information technology solutions provider Cerner wanted a hybrid work approach, using tools that would combine the best of both worlds and create a flexible workplace that reflects the way people want to work today. Read the customer story to learn how Microsoft answered this call.
Gartner's Top Technology Trends for 2023
What are the biggest strategic technology trends for 2023? Download this Gartner report to find out—and to gain access to a wealth of information and insights.
The Hybrid Guide to Higher Education
One new development in higher education over the past few years has been the revelation that students, faculty and staff like the advantages created by flexible schedules. Technology has allowed everyone to build hybrid schedules that let them work, learn and teach wherever they may be. Download this eBook to see what professionals in education tech can learn from the successful hybrid work concepts used in the corporate world.
Application Modernization with Red Hat OpenShift and Lenovo
This short video explains how businesses can leverage Lenovo and RedHat OpenShift to get the benefits of Kubernetes while limiting the time, resources, and cost required to develop and manage it. Please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. for more information about Lenovo and RedHat OpenShift.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Cooking with Azure Virtual Desktop -- Virtualization Review
A hidden gem, Azure Virtual Desktop addresses several end user computing problems. This article explains the basics. Read "Cooking with Azure Virtual Desktop" to learn what it is, where it fits, why you should care and improvements to expect.
How to enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud plans through the Azure portal
Cloud security has become a must for every organization. Top cloud vendors offer security built-in, including Microsoft with Defender for Cloud. This blog provides a brief tutorial on enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud through the Azure portal. Read the blog to learn how to do it, the differences between basic and enhanced versions, and what they can do for your security posture.
Four pillars to help you shape the future of higher education
The pandemic shifted priorities for a number of industries, but perhaps the one affected most was education. Classrooms and lecture halls needed to be conducted online, which meant a huge priority shift for school and university IT leaders. With a future still somewhat uncertain it pays to be prepared for anything. Download this educational infographic explaining four key policy pillars for your institution.
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Surface Studio 2+ | Hands-On & Overview
The Surface Studio 2+ is here and ready to help you reimagine the way you work! Check it out in this video—and place your orders now before they sell out!
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Microsoft Surface: Business Ready for Hybrid Work
Surface devices offer the power and flexibility your workforce needs to do more in the new hybrid work environment. Check out this interactive graphic to learn how Surface enables hybrid work. Be sure to click the orange bar and mouse over elements to discover details—and don't wait to place your orders because these devices will sell fast!
Friday, February 3, 2023
An IT Admin's Year in the Life with Surface Laptop SE
Learn how the Surface Laptop SE makes life easier for IT administrators in education. If you have additional questions, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Azure and Dynamics 365 Scenarios
Dynamics 365 is a suite of modern commerce solutions that work together to connect your entire business. This blog outlines the Dynamics 365 applications you can use to address a variety of business needs. Scan the list and watch the short video embedded to see how Dynamics 365 helps you streamline business operations, enhance inventory management and optimize order fulfillment.
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Complimentary Digital Transformation Strategy Consultation
As a small- or medium-sized business, you may be grappling with rising costs, supply chain problems, increasing cyberthreats and other challenges. Digital transformation is the key to unlocking your organization's full potential and meeting these challenges head-on. Experts in digital transformation planning and deployment, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. can work with you to strategize and guide your journey. Receive a Complimentary Digital Transformation Strategy Consultation when you schedule direct.
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Cisco Success Tracks: At a Glance
This a document will acquaint you with Cisco Success Tracks, a program that offers tailored support to make digital transformation fast and seamless. If you'd like additional information, feel free to reach out to us today.
Surface Laptop SE for Education
Get acquainted with the Surface Laptop SE for education in this document. To learn more, please reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc..
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Success Tracks: Level 2
In this solution overview, you'll learn how Cisco Success Tracks can help you realize value faster from your Cisco technology investments. Feel free to reach out to us today if you'd like to learn more.
Lenovo 500e Chromebook Gen 3 Product Tour
In this video, you'll get to take a tour of the Lenovo 500e Chromebook. Give it a watch to learn about the features that make it the ultimate learning machine.
Lenovo XClarity (XCC) Support on ThinkSystem Servers
Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) support on ThinkSystem servers delivers advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions. Check out this document to discover three levels of features for XCC.
Small and Midsize Business Confidence Improves, Driven by Increase in Hiring Plans
According to a recent Vistage CEO Confidence Index, confidence is rising among SMBs. Give this Markets Insider article a read to learn more.
Using Zero Trust Solutions to Support Hybrid Work
Was it really just a few years ago when everyone commuted to an office for work? Today, most employees benefit from some kind of hybrid schedule. And as workforces adjust to this new reality, IT pros need to focus on the security vulnerabilities of hybrid workspaces. This insightful infographic shows how a zero-trust solution protects your infrastructure wherever employees work.
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