Microsoft Covertly Implements “Fix it”

By 3coast on February 25, 2009

Another entry from the why didn’t we think of that before? department is Microsoft’s quiet addition of the “Fix it” button to a handful of Knowledge Base (KB) articles. According to Microsoft, this is the first step in improving Windows Error Reporting, which is the annoying box that pops up either ...

Business Intelligence: Stop Playing Hide and Seek

By 3coast on February 19, 2009

Database management continues to be a challenge for most organizations. The drivers associated with this challenge can be contributed to many factors:  Mergers & acquisitions  Compliance regulations  Exponential growth  Increasing challenges associated with forecasting market behavior as business builds a strategy to remain competitive Whatever the motivational factors, having the ability to read ...

Zombies: The Next Great Threat to Network Security

By 3coast on February 12, 2009

If you haven’t seen the pictures yet, you’re missing out. Unless you work for the Department of Transportation, they’re really quite humorous. Hackers have taken it upon themselves to warn motorists of zombie attacks. Several hacker sites listed instructions on how to change the text in common construction signs around the ...

Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Considering ERP Remediation

By 3coast on January 28, 2009

As we push through into 2009, businesses will be forced to run lean and mean. During uncertain economic times like these, competitive advantage stems from the ability to anticipate and respond to change quickly and intelligently. This level of response requires organizations to have implemented metrics that allow for decision ...

Palm Introduces the Provocative Pre at CES

By 3coast on January 22, 2009

Just when you thought Palm was out of the smartphone battle, it comes back firing with a touchscreen salvo, which appears to have its crosshairs directly on Apple’s iPhone. It’s the Palm Pre… The talk of CES 2009, the Pre is poised to bring Palm back towards the front of the pack. ...

3coast Helps Companies Protect Integrity of Communications through Partnership with MX Logic

By 3coast on January 20, 2009

3coast expanded its managed IT support and remote monitoring services to include email protection, message continuity and email archiving services from MX Logic, a leading provider of email and Web security services. Clients can now take advantage of email protection against spam, viruses and fraud, as well as disaster recovery ...

Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your IT Budget

By 3coast on January 19, 2009

Businesses are always looking for alternative ways to cut costs, increase value and streamline operations without disrupting output of future growth. Traditional cost-cutting strategies such as canceling or postponing projects and reducing headcount can offer immediate relief of financial obligations associated with budget. However, these methods often fail to ultimately ...

Logistics Leverages Technology to “Drive” Operational Efficiencies

By 3coast on January 6, 2009

When times are tough...the tough focus on streamlining operations through effective use of technology. For distribution & logistics companies, this means reducing lead times and inventory levels and improving the order-to-cash process. With time as a factor, efficiency of operations plays an important role in maximizing revenue and cash flow. One ...

Browser Wars…Next Operating System is your Browser!

By 3coast on December 12, 2008

Since the 80s, your operating system choices have been Windows, maybe Apple if you were daring, or Linux if you were the type who likes to tinker. We all know who the clear winner has been. Windows has dominated the OS landscape since it released Windows 95. However, Microsoft's reign ...

3coast Advances Infrastructure Proficiencies and Attains Microsoft Certified Partner Status

By 3coast on December 11, 2008

3coast recently achieved Microsoft Certified Partner status by demonstrating proficiencies in advanced infrastructure and data management solutions. These competencies require proven expertise in database management and Microsoft specializations, such as Exchange server, Active Directory, storage solutions, systems management and Windows desktop deployment. "As a Microsoft Partner, 3coast is poised to better ...

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