SilverStripe CMS, The Jury is Still Out

Tags: SilverStripe, CMS, WampServer

January 2011
Well, I'm finally back after a very long hiatus. My blog and news posting absence was not due to losing interest or ideas, but because access was lost to admin functions of the site. Admin access was just regained but while gone much was learned about SilverStripe, probably more than wanted. I felt it was necessary to vent some and share what was learned. To those visiting for info on contract manufacturing, the blog will get back on topic soon. Read More

New vista-blue.com Site Goes Live

April 2010
Vista Blue unveils shiny new website complete with interactive Contract Manufacturing Blog. The new site gives the advantage of an integrated SiverStripe Content Management System (CMS). The CMS makes maintenance of the blog and news sections easy and updates to site content are a snap. We are interested in any feedback visitors have about the site, please leave a comment with impressions.

Vista Blue Website, SEO Project

February 2010
Vista Blue completes website/SEO project for a manufacturing company in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The project included all aspects of the company’s new web presence including:
• Content planning, site layout
• Navigation
• Photography directing, shooting, and editing
• Copywriting
• Graphic design
• On page and off page search engine optimization
• Directory submissions
• Google Analytics

Vista Blue Expanding Global Network

June 2009
Building on extensive experience and background in electronic manufacturing, Vista Blue continues to expand its network of global suppliers. The network includes dependable, low cost / high quality suppliers of:
• GPS Receivers and Antennas
• GPS Vehicle and Asset Trackers
• Molded Cables, Assembled Cables, Custom Configurations
• Wireless antennas, RF cables
• Electronic Components, Connectors
• Plastic and Metal Enclosures, Brackets, Faceplates
• Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services, USA and Asian Suppliers

Contract Manufacturing Cost Reduction

January 2009
Vista Blue has expanded consulting services in electronics manufacturing to include material and labor cost reduction, outsourcing, and supply chain management assistance. Extensive work is being performed in research and qualification of GPS antennas and receivers, wireless antennas and modems, all types of cables (including RF, molded, or assembled), as well as most electronic components. Substantial cost savings have been realized by obtaining direct-source pricing from reputable, high quality Asian and US suppliers.

GPS Vehicle Tracking Partnership

June 2008
Vista Blue has established a partnership with a GPS vehicle tracking system and services provider to for manufacturing consulting services. Vista Blue is providing assistance with hardware documentation development, RFQ package generation, as well as quote compilation, comparison and presentation. A survey of compatible contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers and capability assessment is to be performed. Recommendation of the EMS that is the best fit for cost and long term partnership potential will be provided.

Mobile Computing Upgrade

January 2008
Vista Blue has chosen Dell for its mobile computing needs. The Dell Latitude D830 was selected for its robust construction and performance enhancement options. The Latitude was customized to include an upgraded Core 2 Duo Processor, high performance NVIDIA video card, as well as numerous other performance upgrades.

Updated Web Development Tools

October 2007
Vista Blue upgraded its graphic and web development software tools to Adobe© Creative Suite® 3 (CS3) Web Premium. CS3 brings exceptional ability to easily share, edit, and manage files between individual applications within the suite. CS3 dramatically increases productivity and helps to quickly turn creative thoughts into usable resources. Read more about how we use CS3 to benefit customers on our Target Marketing Page.