Welcome to Central Coast Networks

At Central Coast Networks, we believe that enterprise-grade IT infrastructure shouldn't come with an enterprise-grade price tag. Founded in 2008 in Central California and now proudly based in Oregon, we specialize in "One & Done" Microsoft 365 custom setup services engineered specifically for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.

Our mission is simple: deliver high-impact, low-cost Microsoft solutions that get your business up, running, and secure without trapping you in costly, long-term consulting contracts.

Meet Kevin Pankey: Your Microsoft Expert

Central Coast Networks was founded by Kevin Pankey, an expert Microsoft Project Manager with over 20 years of experience developing and managing complex Microsoft ecosystems.

Kevin holds a vast array of industry-recognized Microsoft certifications (too many to list!) and has spent two decades helping businesses streamline their digital workflows. Today, Kevin travels throughout Oregon and beyond, working directly with business owners to deliver tailored, rock-solid IT foundations. When you work with Central Coast Networks, you are getting direct access to elite, veteran expertise at a fraction of the cost of traditional IT firms.

What We Do: "One & Done" Microsoft Projects

We don't believe in over-complicating your technology. We focus on clean, efficient, and affordable implementations that solve your immediate needs immediately. Our core specialties include:

  • Low-Cost Tenant Builds: Custom-tailored Microsoft 365 environments built from scratch to align perfectly with your business goals.
  • Email & Migrations: Seamless, zero-downtime starter packages to get your team onto professional email and secure cloud storage.
  • SharePoint Sites: Intuitively organized internal hubs and document management systems designed for how your team actually works.
  • Teams Telephony: Next-generation cloud phone systems built right into Microsoft Teams, eliminating the need for expensive traditional phone lines.
  • Micro & Small Business Starters: Fixed-price packages designed to give small teams elite-level infrastructure without any financial surprise.

Built for Strict Compliance: HIPAA & PCI

Expertise In today's regulatory landscape, security cannot be an afterthought. Whether you handle patient health records or process credit card payments, a standard out-of-the-box cloud setup isn't enough to keep you protected.

Kevin brings vast, hands-on experience navigating complex compliance frameworks. We specialize in hard-hardening your Microsoft environments to meet rigorous standards:

  • HIPAA Compliance: Custom Microsoft 365 configurations, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and secure email sharing tailored specifically for healthcare providers and medical offices.
  • PCI-DSS Compliance: Secure cloud foundations and identity management strategies built to safeguard financial data and protect merchants from modern cyber threats.

Why Choose Us?

  • No Monthly Lock-ins: We focus on "One & Done" projects. We build it right the first time, lock down your security, train your team, and hand over the keys.
  • Enterprise Expertise, Small Business Prices: You get 20+ years of enterprise project management experience tailored to a small-business budget.
  • Local & Mobile: Based in Oregon, Kevin regularly travels to meet clients, understand their local environments, and deliver personalized service.

Whether you are a healthcare practice looking to secure patient data, a retail business managing transaction workflows, or a growing mid-sized business migrating legacy systems to the cloud, Central Coast Networks gets the job done right—once and for all.