Cloud Infrastructure and CDW

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Scaling infrastructure up and down for fluctuating needs requires a lot of planning. And with hardware expenses as they are, it's not cheap either. Fortunately, cloud infrastructure solutions and apps are changing all of that.

78%

of workloads will be processed by cloud data centers by 2018.1

LESS TURBULENT SCALING

Reduce your need for physical hardware by migrating infrastructure to the cloud. With a public, private or hybrid cloud deployment, scaling is no longer an issue.

Go Further

67%

of IT's time is allocated to maintenance and operations of IT assets.2

Dial it up

Quickly add capacity without having to add new physical hardware when workloads spike.

Dial it down

Scale back on storage when capacity needs taper off so you're not paying for something you don't need.

1 in 4 IT PROS

said that running out of processing capacity was their biggest IT fear.3

70%

The amount of businesses that saw reduced costs as a result of moving to the cloud.4

LEVEL OVERHEAD COSTS

Streamline costs, save money and gain the capacity you need without purchasing or installing additional hardware.

STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK

Without having to manage your infrastructure and administrative functions, IT can focus on system upgrades, solving problems and other pressing tasks that can help you get ahead.

74%

The amount of cloud adopters who gained a competitive advantage by using the cloud.5

You and CDW

We can help you build, deploy and manage a public, private or hybrid cloud model that suits your needs.

WORKING WITH US

Part account manager, part solution architect, our cloud client executives are trained and certified to use their knowledge to help you create and manage a tailored cloud solution.

WORKING WITH OUR PARTNERS

We take a vendor-agnostic approach to guide you to the right solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud technology vendors allow us to create a highly scalable, cost-effective, custom architecture.

WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK

As your organization grows, managing your IT environment becomes more complicated. We get it. Whether you need help crafting a new cloud architecture or optimizing your network or mobility strategy, we're here for you.

We can help you assess, design, implement and manage smart solutions that keep your IT environment's components working together seamlessly. So when the future comes, you'll be ready.

GET MORE INSIGHT INTO OPPORTUNITIES

Read the CDW Cloud IaaS White Paper to see how migrating infrastructure to the cloud can deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge technology.

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PARTNERS IN CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE

EMC's XtremIO™ is purpose built to leverage flash media and deliver new levels of real-world performance, administrative ease and advanced data services. Use them for applications that require high levels of random I/O performance such as OLTP databases, server virtualization, database analytics and VDI.

VMware vCloud® Air™ is a secure, dedicated hybrid cloud service operated by VMware, built on the trusted foundation of vSphere. The IaaS service supports both existing workloads as well as new application development, giving IT a common platform to seamlessly extend their cloud beyond their data center, leveraging the same tools and processes they use today.

Microsoft® Office 365 for large and small organizations is a subscription service that combines the familiar Microsoft Office Apps with a set of web-enabled tools. Easy to learn and use, they work with your existing hardware and come backed by the robust security, reliability and control you need to run your organization.

Symantec™ cloud protection is built to give you confidence against security and availability concerns. Whether you want to consume services directly, build your own cloud for internal operations or external reach, or extend into third-party clouds safely and efficiently, Symantec delivers the path to a protected cloud.

1 Cisco White Paper, "Cisco Global Cloud Index: Forecast and Methodology, 2013-2018," 2014
2 CDW/IDG Research, CDW: Converged Infrastructure, December 2014
3 Siemens/UBM, "The State of Data Center Evolution," April 2013
4 KPMG, "Elevating Business in the Cloud," March 2014
5 HBR Analytics Services, "Business Agility in the Cloud," July 2014

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WE GET IT.


WHO WE ARE

CDW's team of highly certified IT solutions providers consists of a group of experts with unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge. We partner with recognized industry leaders for your benefit. And have received numerous industry partnership recognition awards due to our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.


WHAT WE DO

We listen carefully to understand your organization's needs, goals, and budget to provide you with a clear view of all of your solution options. We endeavor to make user experience and business alignment frictionless.


HOW WE DO IT

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