Aligning Cloud-based Architecture for Agile Impact

Outdated legacy apps were holding back a national STEM education nonprofit. Manual content updates and security gaps made it difficult to keep pace with the nonprofit’s goals or deliver an engaging experience to its community. The organization needed to modernize fast without disrupting ongoing services.

The nonprofit sought a partner that could not only move the application to AWS, but also automate updates, improve security and optimize long-term cloud operations — all within a limited budget. That’s when CDW stepped in.

CDW software engineers completely reimagined the nonprofit’s cloud application. An upgrade to the latest version of Python eliminated 250 known vulnerabilities across third-party dependencies, while newly automated update delivery across both on-premises and AWS-hosted systems ensured maximum reach and flexibility.

To reduce operational overhead, CDW implemented an automated regression testing suite and code review process using advanced analysis tools. And by redesigning the organization’s AWS system architecture for cost efficiency and stronger security, CDW ensured the solution was modern and maintainable.

CDW’s architecture-driven approach gave the nonprofit a faster, safer, more efficient application experience across all locations. With automated updates and testing in place, the organization can scale confidently and deploy new content without fear of outages or delays.

• A targeted Python upgrade eliminated 250 vulnerabilities  
• Application and content automation means fast, reliable delivery 
• Optimized AWS architecture improves cost efficiency and security 
• Integrated testing and intelligent code review tools simplify maintenance

The nonprofit is now free to focus on its core mission — delivering impactful STEM programs across multiple locations without disruptions.