Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Cloud Operating Model: Advancing Capabilities and Control Across the Digital Infrastructure

With a cloud operating model, you can improve your IT agility and service quality, and ultimately optimize the user experience. Read this IDC white paper to learn more.

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ThinkPhone Buyer's Guide Interactive eGuide

The ThinkPhone Buyer's Guide provides a deep dive into the groundbreaking features and benefits of the device. This interactive eGuide highlights how the ThinkPhone integrates with business infrastructure to create an efficient and secure working environment.

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Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI

Power your edge-to-cloud workloads with #Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud and Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. 💪 Check out this brochure to discover a seamless, scalable solution. For additional details, contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

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Cloud storage vs. on-premises servers: 9 things to keep in mind

This article discusses the pros and cons of both cloud storage and on-premises storage, so businesses are better informed before they decide.

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Global State of Customer Service Sophistication

Microsoft's "Global State of Customer Service Sophistication" explores the crucial alignment between customer service and brand loyalty. With research showing a staggering 96% of customers might leave due to subpar service, the whitepaper provides actionable steps you can take today the sophistication of your customer service experiences. Get insight on risk factors, challenges and steps to address them by modernizing service experiences with the right strategies and technology solutions.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Your Office, modernized

Move your business forward with enhanced performance and features that help you organize, analyze, create and collaborate better and faster. For an at-a-glance, download this infographic highlighting what a modernized office looks like with Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021.

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No more VMware data loss nightmares with PowerProtect Data Manager

Protecting VMware virtual machine data is important—the risk of data loss and subsequent business disruption can be costly. Watch this video to learn how Transparent Snapshots from Dell PowerProtect automates VM image-level backups, preventing data loss nightmares.

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your Copilot for Work

Picture your employee teams accessing a new knowledge model that helps create a powerful productivity tool. Watch this video about Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new AI solution that uses the power of large language models with your data in the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps to improve your daily operations.

Zurich Insurance Group gives its business units a modern, flexible customer engagement solution with Microsoft Dynamics 365

When Zurich Insurance Group faced a challenge familiar to many: Optimizing customer engagement across business units. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, the insurance provider has been able to address the challenge by transforming engagement — a move that had resulted in more personalized customer experiences and an incredible 40% boost in lead quality. Zurich Insurance Group shares lessons learned in this customer success story. Get the story, here.

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Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking Support

Watermarking printed documents and PDFs is a common practice to keep them from being copied. Now you can also watermark digital screen views and screen shots with the new Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking feature. Watermarking is an optional protection feature to Screen Capture in Virtual Desktop. Read how to access support for the Watermarking feature in this article.

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Microsoft Teams Rooms

Looking to transform meeting spaces into collaborative hubs? Discover the power of Microsoft Teams Rooms and how it makes hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and easy to manage. Get an at-a-glance of features that foster seamless collaboration including a user-friendly interface to start meetings on time, instantly project presentations and share content with remote participants. See how Teams Rooms delivers the flexibility to select the right system and audio-video peripherals from preferred tech vendors like Dell, Yealink and Logitech. Read the blog, watch the video to start getting more from your hybrid meetings today!

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Howard University doubles security score and saves $1 million annually

Howard University, a leading historically Black college in Washington, DC, doubled its security score in less than a year after expanding its use of Microsoft Azure. After suffering a ransomware attack in 2021, the university sought to strengthen its security with Microsoft solutions. In just three weeks, Howard restored all core IT services, increased efficiency, boosted security and saved money, Read the full story to learn what they accomplished and how.

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Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms

Making hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and simple to manage is a challenge when participants join from a variety of places. With Microsoft Teams and the Teams Rooms feature, you can easily address these challenges AND make hybrid meetings more productive. To see how take the Microsoft interactive tour, "Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms." Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms transform hybrid meetings into dynamic, collaborative hubs. See how It combines the familiar digital workspace of Microsoft Teams with certified audio and visual devices to bridge the gap between remote and office-based teams and maximize inclusivity, ease of use, flexibility and security.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

3 ways collaborative apps like Workday in Microsoft Teams boost engagement and productivity

Apps that meet users in their natural flow of work are most likely to engage employee teams. Read this informative blog about how Workday, a leading enterprise cloud software provider for HR and finance built a collaborative app for Microsoft Teams that engages with employees organically.

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What is AWS CloudHSM?

Watch this video to learn more about AWS CloudHSM, a hardware security module that enables you to generate cryptographic keys to safeguard your data. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Elite Construction + Development builds success and a connected workplace with Microsoft Teams

Read how unfettered collaboration and a communication-first approach supported by Microsoft Teams led to Elite Construction + Development's success.

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Re-imagine Hybrid Work with the Latest Innovations from Surface

These innovations from Surface will help you re-imagine the hybrid workplace. Give this video a watch to discover advancements in AI and advanced processing—plus you can get a demo of the Surface Studio!

First Abu Dhabi Bank Uses Cisco FSO

Improving availability and performance of customer-facing applications with Full-Stack Observability from Cisco. See how: https://stuf.in/bcl9thArray...

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Lenovo 300e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4 Product Specifications

The Lenovo 300e Yoga Chromebook delivers plenty of power, all-day battery, and lots of other great features for students. Check it out in this datasheet.

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Microsoft Azure Stack HCI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Discover how you can easily deploy virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure Stack HCI. This solution brief has the details.

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The Rise of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in Modern Age Communication

Learn more about the history of VoIP, how it works, and what are its main benefits.

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Modernize the Service Experience Guided Tour

Explore how businesses like Contoso Coffee are reshaping service strategies and moderning customer experiences with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service. Benefit from faster problem resolution, collaborative tools and a seamless journey that leave customers and employees satisfied. Take the tour.

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Identify vulnerabilities and prioritize for immediate action

Organizations must find a way to protect their environments from the growing volume of security threats and the implications associated with a breach. Read this solution brief on Managed Detection and Response Pro to learn how organizations can protect their critical assets while improving their security posture.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

What is AWS Security?

Watch this video to learn how AWS Security works—and why it's trusted by millions of customers around the world. If you have any additional questions, feel free to get in touch with us today.

Cloud Computing Trends That Will Dominate Upcoming Year

Recent socioeconomic changes have significantly affected cloud computing use. Companies like yours are switching to cloud-based apps to serve remote workers and launching new cloud services to keep clients, Read the article to learn which cloud computing trends will have the biggest effect on your organization. Not sure which cloud-based approach gives your company the best chance to prosper in 2023? Coastal Computer Systems Inc. can help you decide.

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Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders

This eBook from Microsoft describes the lessons Microsoft has learned while making the shift to hybrid work—plus steps you can take to make your own shift to hybrid happen. Give it a read to learn more.

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Cisco FSO Platform

Extend observability with an open and extensible Cisco FSO Platform. It is built with OpenTelemetry, anchored on MELT (metrics, events, logs and traces) and ...

Positioning for Education: Lenovo 500w Yoga and Lenovo 500e Yoga Chromebook

Watch this video to discover what makes the Lenovo 500 Series Yoga Chromebooks ideal for the schoolroom. They're powerful and durable, and offer the largest screen sizes for their class—plus other great features!

Monday, October 23, 2023

Feel Empowered with Lenovo Hybrid Cloud Solution with Microsoft Azure

With Lenovo hybrid cloud solutions and Microsoft Azure, you can get peace of mind with quick deployment and infrastructure that meets all your business needs. Check it out in this solution brief.

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 FCC VoIP Consumer Guide

Check out this document to learn more about VoIP—how it works, the equipment you'll need, and more. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.

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The New Performance Equation in the Age of AI

Clear communication between management and the workforce boosts profits, increases employee retention and prepares organizations for future growth. Read this Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report to see how next-generation AI can help employee engagement and help organizations prepare their workforces in the years ahead.

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Reshaping the future of business with Microsoft Sales Copilot, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, and a new cloud migration program

Companies like Campari Group, Leatherman Tool Group and Northrop & Johnson are harnessing the transformative power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot to break down data silos and enhance customer interactions. From uniting CRM and ERP to empowering sellers with AI-driven insights, Dynamics 365 Copilot is giving service experiences a major facelift. Read this blog to discover why an incredible 63,000+ customers are experiencing Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix Children's Hospital saw the cyberthreat landscape change significantly during the pandemic. At the same time, they began making the move from an on-premises-only shop to the cloud. Watch this video to see how Dell Managed Detection and Response helped the team meet all their challenges and find peace of mind.

Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features

Thanks to customer input, recent enhancements to communities in the free version of Microsoft Teams make it easier than ever for people to come together, connect, share and collaborate. This blog post delves into features and how they work. Read the blog to learn how enhancements to the free version of Teams give community owners more control with features that streamline approving requests to join, assigning controls, sharing posts, and sending invitations to multiple emails and phone numbers. See how Microsoft Teams accelerates creativity with features like Microsoft Designer, an AI-powered tool for designing banners and community announcements, and camera functions for simpler video recordings. Read "Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features and contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to learn how we can help you make the most of Microsoft Teams' community-building capabilities.

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Eurowings enhances security, will reduce operating costs by 50+ percent with Azure Virtual Desktop

Eurowings, Lufthansa Group's low-cost airline, serves more than 40 million customers at 100 destinations around the world. When the company's on-premises server farms, which provide application access and security to thousands of external and contract employees, needed upgrading, Eurowings decided to ditch its on-prem servers and embrace the cloud with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. Tim Thomer, Enterprise Architect at Eurowings explains:. "We wanted a cloud VDI solution capable of running modern authentication, and which could match our existing infrastructure in terms of security and reliability. That's how we found Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop." Read the Eurowings story of cloud adoption in this Microsoft article.

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The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams

In today's hybrid workplace, organizations are searching for ways to reduce costs, improve workflows and drive better outcomes. Microsoft Teams provides a versatile, feature-rich integration platform that streamlines workflows, automates processes and connects employees. By consolidating collaboration tools onto one platform, organizations can save money, promote efficient information sharing and enable faster collaboration. Microsoft commissioned a study that shows the potential financial impact of Teams on organizations. With Microsoft Teams, employees can easily switch from chat to calls or team meetings, staying connected and productive wherever they work. Teams also offers new experiences like Microsoft Teams Rooms to transform traditional conference rooms. Read an executive summary of The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Teams from Forrester for insight.

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Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service

The desktop as a service (DaaS) market continues to grow, as does the need by organizations for flexible and secure remote access. In this free copy of Gartner's inaugural Magic Quadrant for DaaS, you'll read about the key DaaS solutions and providers - and learn why Gartner rated Microsoft a "Leader."

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Insurance Case Study: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Lenovo and Intel's You + Smarter AI solutions are designed to help you overcome business challenges so that you can make smarter decisions and accelerate your goals. Review this datasheet to learn more.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Georgia Banking Company turbocharges growth

Georgia Banking Company in Atlanta, GA has grown from a $600 million bank to a $1.5 billion phenomenon in only two years. That kind of rapid growth is good news for the company but challenging for its IT security staff. Fortunately, the bank's plans called for enhanced security. Georgia Banking Co. adopted Microsoft Azure with VPN Gateway, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention and other Microsoft security solutions. The highly bankable result? Substantial savings, best-in-class user experience for employees and customers, and heightened security draw rave reviews from IT and other employees. Read this interesting story.

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Six Trends That Are Shaping Supply Chain Transformation for Manufacturers

Supply chains have achieved major importance in manufacturing. Like other manufacturers, you depend on implementing the right supply chain strategies and technologies to stay competitive. In this report, you'll learn about six emerging trends that are shaping how supply chain leaders succeed. With an understanding of these trends and their impacts, you can identify opportunities to be more agile, efficient and competitive. Read the report here.

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VMware VSphere+ Editions Comparison

This document offers a comparison of VMware vSphere editions so that you can see how vSphere+ stacks up against the rest. For additional information, please reach out to us with any questions you may have.

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All-in on AWS, Geneia Innovates to Help Customers Improve Patient Outcomes

In this story, you'll see how AWS was able to drive success Geneia, a healthcare analytics solutions company that relies on data to improve patient outcomes. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

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Full-Stack Observability at a Glance

Cisco full-stack visibility comes with so many benefits—like enabling you to provide exceptional customer experiences while maximizing your revenue. To learn more, read this solution brief.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Data Security Platforms, Q1 2023

Organizations need to protect sensitive data including intellectual property, trade secrets, customer data and personally identifiable information from both insiders and external cyber attackers. A complex regulatory environment makes the protection of sensitive data and prevention of data exfiltration all the more urgent. To help customers navigate complex data landscapes, Microsoft focuses on delivering secure and intelligent, user-centric solutions to improve visibility and mitigate risk. We are excited to share that Forrester listed Microsoft as a Leader in its 2023 WaveTM for Data Security Platforms. Read this blog for a summary of the report which provides a detailed overview of vendor offerings, strategies and market presence.

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Lenovo Workstations: Introducing the ThinkStation P360 Ultra

The Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra features cutting-edge technology that enables it to defy the limitations of space and size. Watch this video to discover a powerful workstation in a compact package.

See and Secure Your Data and Devices

Traditional endpoint management and security tools have limitations and blind spots. This can result in uncertain audits, resource waste, data breaches, and compliance violations. Download this datasheet to learn how to ensure persistent endpoint visibility and control with Dell Absolute.

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Is a Return to Office a Return to Creativity?

In the aftermath of Covid-19, many professionals, including researchers, have transitioned to hybrid work. A concern arising from this trend is the perceived cost to creativity. To test the validity of the perception, the Microsoft Research team interviewed 24 researchers at different levels of seniority across various disciplines and research labs about their hybrid work habits and inspirations for creativity. The report — "Is a Return to the Office a Return to Creativity? — highlights findings. Download the report for an understanding of how hybrid work is turning long-held beliefs about creativity and productivity on their head.

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 VMware vSphere+

Discover how vSphere+ can deliver a cloud-like experience to help you manage on-premises workloads in this infographic. If you'd like additional details, feel free to get in touch with us today.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

IDC Spotlight: Preparing for disruption with IT resilience

Visit this link to gain access to an insightful report from IDC that will help you prepare your organization for IT disruptions. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with us today.

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Choosing the right Office for your business

What Microsoft Office is right for your business? To make the best choice, get this infographic showing a side-by-side comparison of what Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 offer to address your organization's unique needs and environment.

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Full-Stack Observability: See more. Solve more.

Cisco full-stack observability solutions let you deliver better digital experiences while reducing costs and improving performance. Check out this infographic to learn more.

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ThinkStation P360 Ultra: Redefining the Power of Small

The Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra is a compact, power-packed workstation powered by NVIDIA and Intel. Check it out in this solution brief.

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Fortinet SASE Solution to Secure Remote Workers Everywhere

This video details the features and benefits of the Fortinet SASE solution for a comprehensive suite of cloud-based security tools

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The Best of Both Worlds: Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Work for Software Engineers

Learn from Microsoft's recent findings on the dynamic landscape of hybrid work for engineers. Read the blog for a summary of Microsoft's in-depth research on hybrid work challenges, opportunities and practical solutions for engineers.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Lenovo

This solution brief outlines the partnership between both brands to benefit businesses. It delivers on the intention of sensitizing businesses on the need to optimize their infrastructure.

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FortiSASE: Comprehensive SASE Solution Provides Cloud-Delivered Security and Networking for WFA Users

This solution brief sets out why FortiSASE is the best SASE solution for a business.

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Announcing Public Preview of Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop

Good news! You can now preview Microsoft's Personal Desktop Autoscale, which is Azure Virtual Desktop's native scaling solution that automatically starts session host virtual machines according to schedule. With Personal Desktop Autoscale, you can save costs by shutting down idle session hosts while ensuring session hosts can be started by users when needed. Find out more in this article.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Stamford Remote Work Expert: The Return to Office Wars Are Over. Hybrid Work Won

Discover the benefits of hybrid work for engineers with expert insight from Stanford's Nick Bloom and Microsoft. This essential read from Inc. shows how a well-managed hybrid environment fosters flexibility, talent attraction and in-person collaboration with a balanced approach to work and life.

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Cyberthreats are everywhere, and no matter how careful you are, cyberattacks happen. When they do, @Dell solutions offer you the help you need to bounce back quickly.

Cyberthreats are everywhere, and no matter how careful you are, cyberattacks happen. When they do, @Dell solutions offer you the help you need to bounce back quickly.

3 trends will shape the future of work, according to Microsoft's CEO

Microsoft's CEO on the future of work and technology that will shape it. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft shared his views on the future of work at Davos 2023. This blog post from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals the trends topping Nadella's list of predictions. Read the blog for insight from one of the world's most influential tech business leaders and innovators as well as findings from the WEF's Future of Jobs report.

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Introducing Microsoft Surface Hub 3

The new Microsoft Surface Hub 3 has been announced—and it brings lots of great new features to the table. Watch this video to discover how the premier hybrid meeting and collaboration device can take your team to the next level.

Strike a Strategic Inventory Balance

Demand driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) is the next evolution in materials requirements planning. DDMRP is also the latest feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Learn more about DDMRP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 in this Microsoft blog article.

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Meet the new Surface Laptop Studio 2

Meet the new Surface Laptop Studio 2! It's recently been announced—and this video illustrates new technology in action.

Friday, October 13, 2023

Philips and AWS: Improving Healthcare

In this video, you'll discover how Philips and AWS worked together to build a cloud-based ecosystem that helps doctors make better decisions while empowering patients on their health journeys. For additional information, feel free to contact us today.

Store, Protect, and Optimize Your Healthcare Data in AWS

In this document, you'll discover how AWS stores, protects, and optimizes your healthcare data—despite the challenges in healthcare today. For additional details, feel free to get in touch with us.

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Get business done together, from anywhere

We invite you to discuss digital technology strategies for your SMB with an @Office expert from Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Why Lexmark

IT is leading the way as modern workplaces continue to evolve and transition to hybrid environments. Check out this infographic for insights that will help you adapt and be ready for whatever comes next.

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2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service - Free Offer

You need to know the pros and cons of the leading desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solutions before you buy. Read the full inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors, including digital workplace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop. Get the free report. 👉

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Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program

The risk landscape has changed dramatically with the growth of the digital landscape. The amount of data captured, copied and consumed is expected to rise to more than 180 zettabytes in the near future. Traditional ways of identifying and mitigating risks simply don't work. Historically, organizations have focused on external threats; however, risks from within can be just as prevalent and harmful. These trends make it imperative to think about insider risk as a core part of your data protection strategy with a holistic approach including the right people, processes, training and tools. The Microsoft Security report, "Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program: 5 elements that help companies have stronger data protection and security while protecting user trust," provides insight. Download the report for an inside look at how Microsoft shifted from focusing solely on risk management to thinking about building value and security culture and benefits it gained as a result.

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Business Value on AWS

In this eBook, you'll see how you can build a business case for AWS. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to contact us today.

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Amazon S3: Data Durability and Global Resiliency

In this video, you'll discover how AWS S3 protects your data while offering global resiliency. For additional information, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

FSO Video

Cisco full-stack observability solutions can help you meet customer demand, create actionable insights, lower costs, and more. Watch this video to learn how it can help your organization succeed.

Lenovo ThinkSmart View Plus Product Tour

This product tour video highlights ThinkSmart View Plus's features and demonstrates this solution's potential to transform the workspace, making remote collaboration more dynamic.

NC State University Analyzes Effects of Climate Change with Lenovo & Artificial Intelligence

The North Carolina State University Geospatial Analytics Research team is leveraging innovative Geospatial Image Analysis and the Lenovo Artificial Intellige...

Endpoint security is an essential element of your Zero Trust journey

Traditional security models no longer work. They are often siloed and don't address all the necessary control points. Get this eBook to learn why zero trust is essential for protecting today's cloud-based environment.

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Full-Stack Observability IDC White Paper

This white paper from IDC shows how full-stack observability expands the digital experience. Be sure to read through it to discover what makes full stack observability crucial to optimizing service performance.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Lenovo ThinkSmart View Plus Certified for Microsoft Teams Display

This announcement introduces the ThinkSmart View Plus, an innovative collaboration device certified for Microsoft Teams Display. It emphasizes how the technology enables businesses to harness the potential of hybrid work, increasing productivity and flexibility.

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Lexmark Translation Assistant Demonstration

This video demonstrates how Lexmark's Translation Assistant works. It walks would-be users through using a multi-functional printer to translate paper documents.

Lenovo Press: Lenovo Brings AI to Data with Comprehensive Portfolio

Discover how Lenovo brings AI to data with the industry's most comprehensive portfolio. In this press release, you'll see how Lenovo has invested more than $1 billion to develop more than 150 turnkey AI solutions.

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Reinventing Microsoft's Employee Experience for a Hybrid World

Explore Microsoft's transformative journey to a secure and empowering hybrid work environment. Get lessons learned by the tech leader when it transformed employee experience and made strategic investments in technologies like Microsoft Viva, Teams, Azure Digital Twins and the Power Platform to foster innovation and collaboration among employees working remotely and in-office. Read the case study for tips on how to apply these lessons to your organization's hybrid work strategy.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Microsoft Study: Small and medium-sized businesses growing fast by embracing digital technologies

With an estimated 400 million SMBs operating worldwide, small and medium-sized businesses account for 99% of global organizations. SMBs are the main source of job creation. And according to the International Labor Organization, by some estimates, SMBs contribute well over half of GDP. With that kind of scale and impact, SMBs need the ability to innovate to thrive in a digitally enabled economy. Increasingly, technology is the solution. Microsoft studied the impact of technology on business growth and shared its findings in the report, "Microsoft SMB Voice and Attitudes to Technology Study 2022." Read this blog for a summary.

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Gartner Forecasts 39% of Global Knowledge Workers Will Work Hybrid by the End of 2023

With 39% of global knowledge workers going hybrid, the future of work is now. This article highlighting Gartner research on global knowledge workers provides insight on trends and an overview of strategies you can adopt to make this inevitable shift at your organization. Read the article for a deeper look including why flexibility, collaboration and human-centric design are so important.

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​​Centro Hospitalar builds up resistance to threats, analyzes 48 million logs a day with Microsoft Security solutions​

When Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro needed a way to protect sensitive, highly confidential patient data and applications in its hybrid environment, it chose Microsoft Security solutions. Get the story for lessons learned on the hospital system's future-forward strategy based on a dynamic, cloud-based security approach that stays on top of threats and positions the provider for cloud migration. Learn what the provider gains by having a centralized view of security events with Microsoft Sentinel, increasing frontline defense with Azure Automation and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Read the full story on the hospital's experience selecting and implementing Microsoft Security solutions.

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Surface Go 3 Flyer and product Specs Sheet

The new Surface Laptop Go 3 is available now—and it's ready to help you stay productive from anywhere. Check out this datasheet to learn more about the Go 3's features.

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Your network footprint is growing — how are you protecting it? Detect incoming #cyberthreats across a greater attack surface than ever with @Dell.

Your network footprint is growing — how are you protecting it? Detect incoming #cyberthreats across a greater attack surface than ever with @Dell.

Meet the new Surface Laptop Go 3

Check out this video to meet the new Surface Laptop Go 3! It's ultra-light, ultra-thin, comes with all-day battery life, and it gives you the productivity of Windows 11.

Friday, October 6, 2023

AWS On Air ft. AWS Storage Day 2022 | Data Protection and Data Resiliency with AWS

Watch this video to listen in on an informative interview session with Wayne Duso from AWS Storage. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us for answers.

Lenovo and Intel Partnership Datasheet

Lenovo and Intel's You + Smarter AI solutions are designed to help you overcome business challenges so that you can make smarter decisions and accelerate your goals. Review this datasheet to learn more.

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Cybersecurity professionals need to keep up to date on the latest cyber-threat trends. This report from Microsoft analysts covers the threat landscape from IoT and infrastructure threats to disinformation campaigns, ransomware, and guidelines for thwarting these complex new threats. Each chapter provides the key lessons learned and insights based on Microsoft's unique vantage point. The trillions of signals that Microsoft analyzes from its worldwide ecosystem of products and services reveal the ferocity, scope, and scale of digital threats across the globe. You and your security team can read this comprehensive report on threats and Microsoft technologies that identify and block billions of phishing attempts, identity thefts, and other cyber-threats to Microsoft customers.

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Global State of Customer Service Sophistication

When 96% of customers will leave a company that delivers poor service, it's vital to constantly be rethinking how you can level up to meet customers' demands for exceptional service experiences. Explore trends in customer service and the factors driving them in the Microsoft whitepaper, "Global State of Customer Service Sophistication." Download you for free copy for insight, including an overview of Microsoft's innovative Service Sophistication Model and see how it can elevate service levels to foster brand loyalty.

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The RUCKUS Advantage

This datasheet illustrates how RUCKUS networks simplify life for IT, while enabling them to deliver exceptional user experiences, using a unique offering of features that sets RUCKUS apart from the rest of the field. To find out more about the RUCKUS advantage, please reach out to Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Why a global company's tech can't just work, it has to wow

Accenture's Penelope Prett explains why her tech-savvy workforce expects tech to be not just accessible anywhere, but a delightful experience.

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Surface Laptop 4 For Business Fact Sheet

The Surface Laptop 4 is the most powerful Surface to date—and it lets you do it all with style, speed, and performance. Review this fact sheet to discover more.

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Cisco Nexus Dashboard Infographic

Discover how the Cisco Nexus Dashboard gives you control and visibility from edge to cloud. Review this infographic to learn more.

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ThinkVision M15 USB-C Mobile monitor: PM Deep Dive | Unboxing and Review

The Lenovo ThinkVision M15 mobile monitor is an innovative solution for mobile workers who need to expand their digital workspaces. Watch this video to see how easy it is to use.

NHS Supply Chain boosts productivity with Microsoft Surface devices

Discover how the NHS transformed patient care with Surface devices. Get the inspiring story of how it overcame digital challenges and improved healthcare outcomes. Learn how Microsoft's technology empowered healthcare providers to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and deliver efficient care. Read the blog and take a deep dive into this remarkable customer story to gain insights into the power of technology in healthcare. Unlock the secrets behind the NHS's success and get in touch to discuss how Coastal Computer Systems Inc. can help you apply lessons learned to revolutionize your own organization.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

About Sharp NEC Display Solutions

Sharp/NEC Display Solutions is a leader for digital displays, offering everything from desktop monitors to commercial and professional-grade large screen LCDs—and beyond. Watch this video to discover the possibilities.

Get Ready Today to Do Tomorrow's Work

One of the truisms of business is that as technology evolves you've got to keep up with the changes or get left behind by your competition. That's especially the case with PCs since security and productivity advancements are increased with each new model. Download this informative solution brief from HP about the need for computers specially designed for hybrid work.

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Public Funding Guide for your Network Infrastructure

This solution brief touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed widespread IT infrastructure issues, as well as prompted federal, state, and local governments to pledge hundreds of billions of dollars to help public sector organizations upgrade their IT infrastructures. It then explains how CommScope Grant Funding Support helps organizations navigate the maze of funding information and execute on their network vision. To learn how RUCKUS and CommScope can help your company, please contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc..

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Store and Protect the Data that you Collect with the Cloud

In this document, you'll discover why so many organizations are making the switch to the AWS Cloud. To learn more, feel free to reach out to us today.

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Introducing Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Get to know the Surface Laptop 4 in this video. It's the most powerful Surface device yet, featuring the sleek design, speed, battery life, and features that your hybrid workers need.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Cloud Operating Model: Advancing Capabilities and Control Across the Digital Infrastructure

This IDC report discusses the cloud operating model and its advantages. Be sure to give it a read for insights and ideas that can help you improve your digital infrastructure.

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Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 Monitor: Ultra-wide curved to boost productivity

The Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 is a beautiful ultra-wide 49" display made to help you see more and do more. Check it out in this video.

Find the Right Display Technology for Your Needs

There are lots of different display types to choose from with Sharp/NEC. Use this infographic to help you decide between projectors, LCD displays, and other types of display technology.

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Dell Trusted Workspace

Today's security challenges include managing an evolving threat landscape with a modern work environment in mind. Cybercriminals are leveraging sophisticated attacks to target multiple vulnerabilities. Check out this infographic to see how Dell Trusted Workspace helps secure endpoints for a modern IT environment, keeping data secure and users protected.

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Introducing Surface Laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 offers multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, up to 17 hours of battery life, Windows 11 and a vibrant touchscreen. Watch this video to be inspired by how sleek and beautiful it is. Better yet, it comes in your choice of size and color!

Monday, October 2, 2023

Lenovo Intel AI Video

Discover how Lenovo and Intel solutions for AI can help you unlock the full potential of your enterprise. Watch this video to learn more.

You need to protect your endpoints, whether at the #edge, in the cloud or on-premises. With @Dell, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. offers a cybersecurity solution for every step of your journey.

You need to protect your endpoints, whether at the #edge, in the cloud or on-premises. With @Dell, Coastal Computer Systems Inc. offers a cybersecurity solution for every step of your journey.

Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking Support

Need help learning to use the new Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking feature? We have it here! Watermarking is an optional protection feature to Screen Capture in Virtual Desktop that acts as a deterrent for data leakage. This watermarking capability was first introduced in Feb 2023 via Public Preview of Windows Desktop clients. With General Availability, we're introducing support for Azure Virtual Desktop web client. Read how to access Watermarking support in this article.

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Evolve the service level of sophistication with Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Service leaders face challenges trying to adapt to customer needs. This blog from Microsoft showcases how service leaders can utilize Dynamics 365's tools and strategies to meet evolving customer expectations and provides sthought leadership from industry experts.

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Put Your Best Face Forward

Looking for a reliable, powerful laptop that performs 24/7 in the office, at home or on the road? Check out this illuminating video about the HP Elite Dragonfly, the lightweight, durable PC packed with features that enhance hybrid work and video conferencing.